McIntosh C49 User Manual

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Companion Products
The MC312 or MC152 Amplier, MT2 Precision Turntable, MS500 Music Streamer, MCT500 SACD/CD Transport,
MPC500 Power Controller, and XR50 or XR100 Loudspeakers are logical companions for the C49 Preamplier.
Your Authorized Dealer can provide additional information on other McIntosh product combinations.
To learn more, please call us at 1.800.538.6576.
35109200
C49
stereo preamplifier
Frequency Response:
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
+0, -3.0dB from 15Hz to 100kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (High Level):
100dB
Maximum Voltage Output:
Balanced: 16 Vrms
Unbalanced: 8 Vrms
Analog Inputs:
2 Balanced
3 Unbalanced
1 Moving Coil
1 Moving Magnet
Digital Inputs:
2 Coax
2 Optical
1 USB
1 MCT (used with McIntosh MCT series
SACD/CD Transports)
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2” (44.45cm) x 6” (15.2cm)
including feet x 18” (45.72cm)
including the front panel, knobs
and cables
Weight:
23 lbs (10.4kg) net,
37.5 lbs (17kg) in shipping carton
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In order to ensure the highest level of customer
satisfaction, new McIntosh products may only be
purchased from an Authorized McIntosh Dealer;
and, with certain limited exceptions may only be
purchased over-the-counter or delivered and
installed by the Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products
that are purchased from anyone who is not an
Authorized McIntosh Dealer, or that have had their
serial numbers altered or defaced.
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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