5
C2800
Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C2800. There is additional
information on the next page pertaining to installing the C2800 into cabinets.
A Note on Placement:
It is important to keep your McIntosh unit out of direct sunlight and only use appropriate gentle cleaners
because the Organic Anodize can become discolored over time.
While most products will maintain their classic dark features for their lifetime, some situations can
accelerate discoloration. The most pervasive culprit is UV light, especially light directly from the sun, or
high intensity spotlights. Even high intensity short-term exposure can result in discoloration.
Chemicals can also alter the nish of the Anodize. Aggressive cleaners will take their toll over time and
actually etch away the Anodize nish.
Installation
The C2800 should be installed upright on its four
feet. Adequate ventilation is important and will aid
in a long trouble-free life of the C2800. You must
ensure proper airow by allowing at least 3 inches
(7.6cm) above the unit and 3 inches (7.6cm) for
the front, rear and sides. Do not remove the feet to
ensure adequate airow beneath the C2800. There
must be openings for cool air to enter (below) and
warm air to escape (above) the C2800.
17 ⁄”
44.5 cm
7 ⁄”
18.1 cm
13 ⁄”
17 ⁄”
43.5 cm
7 ⁄”
19.4 cm
INSIDE DIMENSION
6 ⁄”
16 cm
HEAD PHONES
INPU T
VOLU ME
STANDB Y ON/
RESE T
+3
0
-10
-60
OU TP UT L EV EL I N d B
-50
-40
-30
-20
+3
0
-10
-60
OU TP UT L EV EL I N d B
-50
-40
-30
-20
+3
0
-10
-60
OU TP UT L EV EL I N d B
-50
-40
-30
-20
+3
0
-10
-60
OU TP UT L EV EL I N d B
-50
-40
-30
-20
PUSH - TR IM
HOLD - SE TUP
PUSH IN FO–
HOLD – NE T SETUP
OUTP UT
MUTE
1 2
TONE
USB 29%
DSD512
ADJUS T
C 2 8 0 0 T U B E P R E A M P L I F I E R
120V 50/60Hz
75 WATTS
MAIN
TRIG 1
TRIG 3
PASSTHRU
TRIG 2
TRIG 4
IR IN
RS232
EXTERNAL CONTROL DATA PORTS
5
3
1
6
4
2
SERVICE
PORT
NETWORK
CONTROL / UPDATE
ONLY
POWER CONTROL
2
GND
L
R
BAL R BAL L BAL R BAL L
L
R
BAL R BAL L
L
R
L
R
1 42
3
1
L
R
UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL
McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC. BINGHAMTON, NY
HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS
C2 80 0 T UB E PR EA MP L I F IE R
SERIAL
NUMBER
BALANCED INPUTS PROCESSOR LOOP
MAIN / HIGH PASS OUTPUT 1 / LOW PASS
OUTPUT 2 (SUBWOOFER)
UNBALANCED INPUTS
PHONO INPUTS
1R 1L 2R 2L 3R 3L
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SEND
RETURN
HDMI (ARC)
DA2 DIGITAL AUDIO MODULE
USB AUDIO
COAX 2
COAX 1
MCT
OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL 1
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS
SERIAL
NUMBER
14 ⁄”
36.8 cm
10 ⁄”
26.8 cm
6 ⁄”
16.5 cm
1
⁄”
4.9 cm