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McIntosh C28 User Manual

McIntosh C28
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THE MCINTOSH C 28 SOLID STATE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER
Reading Time: 37 Minutes
Price $1.25
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McIntosh C28 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Total Harmonic Distortion0.1%
Signal to Noise Ratio90dB
Signal to Noise Ratio Phono75dB
TypePreamplifier
Frequency Response20Hz to 20kHz
Input Sensitivity250mV
Output2.5V
Dimensions16 x 5.25 x 13 inches
Input Impedance47k ohms

Summary

McIntosh C28 Service Information

Three Year Service Contract Terms

Details and conditions for the complimentary three-year service contract offered by McIntosh.

Connecting External Audio Sources

Amplifier and Speaker Interconnections

Connecting to Power Amplifiers

How to connect the C28 MAIN outputs to stereo power amplifier inputs.

Adjusting Top Panel Controls

Front Panel Control Operations

Front Panel Pushbutton Functions

Front Panel Jacks and Stereo Balancing

Achieving Stereo Balance

Steps to properly balance loudness and phase between stereo channels.

Listening to Various Audio Sources

Performance Limits and Ratings

Frequency Response and Distortion Specs

Technical specifications for frequency response and distortion levels.

Input Sensitivity and Noise Levels

Specifications for input sensitivity, impedance, and hum/noise ratios.

Output Levels and Impedance Ratings

Details on main, tape, headphone, and center channel output levels.

Voltage Amplification Decibels

Voltage gain figures for various inputs and outputs in decibels.

Key Controls and Features List

Overview of the C28's main controls and operational features.

Technical Description: Core Amplifiers

Low Level Amplifier Design

Detailed explanation of the low-level amplifier stage and its equalization.

Technical Description: Ancillary Circuits

High Level Amplifier Design

Explanation of the high-level amplifier stage and its tone/compensation controls.

Filter Amplifier Design

Description of the filter amplifier's functions for low and high frequencies.

Headphone Amplifier Design

Details on the headphone amplifier's output capabilities.

Power Supply Design

Information on the power supply circuits and their stabilization.

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