McIntosh C2800 User Manual

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Performance Features
• Electromagnetic Input Switching with
Level Trim Adjustment
Digital Logic Circuits drive Electromagnetic
Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for
reliable, noiseless, distortion-free switching. The
Analog Inputs can be matched in level, preventing
abrupt changes in volume levels.
• Phono Inputs with Adjustable Gain
The C2800 has two precision Phono Preamplier
Circuits. They have the ability to be congured for
Moving Coil or Moving Magnet Cartridges. The
close tolerance resistors and capacitors used in the
RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry provide
an extremely at frequency response.
• Selectable Phono Cartridge Loading
Adjustable Capacitance and Resistance Loading
are available for both Moving Coil and Moving
Magnet Phono Cartridges. Capacitance Loading
is selectable from values of 50 picofarads to 400
picofarads. Resistance Loading is selectable from
values of 25 ohms to 47,000 ohms.
• Digital Audio Inputs
The Digital Inputs decode PCM and DSD Signals
from external sources. Coaxial, Optical and HDMI
Inputs process Digital Signals up to 192kHz
with 24-Bit resolution. The Digital MCT Input
Circuitry directly decodes SACD/CD signals from
an external Transport component. The USB Input
for streaming audio processes Digital Signals up
to 384kHz with 32Bit resolution, decodes up to
DSD512 Digital Signals and DXD 24Bit with a
sampling rate up to 384kHz.
• Vacuum Tube Phono Amplication
The C2800 utilizes vacuum tube amplication
circuitry for the phono inputs and preamplier
section. The circuits use the latest designs
providing the lowest possible noise and distortion.
• PASSTHRU Mode
The Automatic PASSTHRU Mode allows the
C2800 to become part of a Home Theater
Multichannel Sound System.
• Remote Control with External Sensor Input
The Remote Control provides control of the
C2800 operating functions and McIntosh Source
Components connected to it. Enjoy your McIntosh
System from another room in your home by
connecting an external sensor.
• Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment
A Power Control connection for convenient
Turn-On of McIntosh Power Ampliers, Source
Components and Accessories is included. The
Power Control Trigger Outputs may be assigned to
activate when a given Input/Output is selected.
• Special Power Supply
Fully regulated Power Supplies and a special
R-Core Power Transformer ensure stable, noise-
free operation even though the power line varies.
• Glass Front Panel with LED Illumination
The famous McIntosh Glass Front Panel is evenly
Illuminated by multiple extra long life Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) arranged with a special
orientation. The pristine beauty of the C2800 will
be retained for many years.
• Bi-Amp Outputs
Built-in Adjustable Highpass and Lowpass Outputs
for bi-amping your speaker system.
HXD
®
is a registered trademark of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
• Balanced Inputs
The Balanced Inputs allow the connection of a
source component using long cable lengths without
a loss in sound quality.
• Precision Tracking VOLUME Knob
Volume levels are controlled by a Precision
Balanced Digitally Controlled Attenuator System
with an Encoder Rotary Control. This assures a
0.1dB tracking accuracy between channels. There
are 214 individual 0.5dB volume level steps with
no noise as the volume level is changed.
• Variable Rate Volume and Balance Controls
The C2800 Preamplier’s Volume and Balance
Control Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change
with control rotation.
• Electronic Tone Controls with Bypass
Electronic bass and treble circuitry allow volume
level adjustments for low and high frequencies in
precise one Decibel steps. The C2800 remembers
the tone control circuitry bypass option for each
input.
• HXD
®
for Headphones
The C2800 Headphone Crossfeed Director
Circuitry (HXD
®
) improves the sound localization
for Headphone Listening. HXD
TM
restores the
directionality component of the spatial sound stage
normally heard with loudspeaker listening.
• Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display
The Front Panel Information Display indicates
the Source Selection, Volume/Balance Levels and
Setup Menu Selections. The display intensity is
adjustable.

McIntosh C2800 Specifications

General

Brand	McIntosh
Model	C2800
Category	Amplifier
Language	English