McIntosh C49 User Manual

C49
stereo preamplifier
www.mcintoshlabs.com
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Be prepared for future digital music technologies with
the C49 Preamplier.
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Features our DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can
be replaced by new modules as new digital audio
technologies are developed.
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This will allow you to keep your C49 up to date with
digital music formats and viable well into the future.
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Includes 7 analog and 6 digital inputs, enough to
connect virtually all source components.
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Supports high resolution digital music up to DSD256
and DXD 384kHz via an 8-channel, 32-bit/192kHz
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad
Balanced mode.
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Complete with McIntosh technologies including
Home Theater PassThru, Bass and Treble tone controls,
High Drive headphone amplier with Headphone
Crossfeed Director (HXD
®
) and Power Control.
Prepared for the Future of Digital Music
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LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE•

McIntosh C49 Specifications

General

Type	Solid State Preamplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.005%
Phono Input Impedance	47k ohms
Headphone Output	Yes
S/N Ratio	100dB
Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz +0, -0.5dB
Digital Inputs	2 Coax, 2 Optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT
DAC Type	8-channel, 32-bit/192kHz PCM/DSD
Dimensions	17.5 inches (44.45cm) wide, 6 inches (15.24cm) tall (including feet), 18 inches (45.72cm) deep (including front panel and cables)
Inputs	2 Balanced
Outputs	2 balanced, 2 unbalanced
Signal to Noise Ratio	100dB
Gain	15dB
High Level Input Impedance	20K ohms, Balanced or Unbalanced