McIntosh C52 User Manual

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IR Sensor receives
commands from a
Remote Control
STANDBY/ON Push-button
with indicator, switches the C52
ON or OFF (Standby) and resets
the microprocessors
VOLUME Control allows ad-
justment of the listening level
for both channels. Also used
to change the various TRIM
and SETUP Functions
Connection for low impedance
dynamic headphones, for private
listening
MUTE Push-button mutes
the audio from the Loud-
speakers and Headphones
INPUT Control used to
select a source for listening
and recording. The control is
also used to enter the TRIM
or SETUP Modes and select
the various functions
Meter indicates the
Right Channel Output
of the Preamplifier
Meter indicates the
Left Channel Output
of the Preamplifier
OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push-buttons
with indicators, switch the
Preamplifier Outputs 1 and 2
On or Off
INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates
the Sources, Volume, other Audio
Settings, Operational Functions and
Setup Mode Settings
EQUALIZER Push-button with indicator,
when de-activated the audio signal bypasses
the Equalizer Controls
EQUALIZER Controls increase or de-
crease the volume levels at the Center Fre-
quencies of 25Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz,
400Hz, 1,000Hz, 2,500Hz and 10,000Hz
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack

McIntosh C52 Specifications

General

Type	Solid State Preamplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.005%
S/N Ratio	100dB
Digital USB Input	1
Digital Coaxial Input	2
Digital Optical Input	2
Digital MCT Input	1
Home Theater PassThru	Yes
Signal to Noise Ratio	100dB
Power Consumption	50 watts
Dimensions	17-1/2 inches (44.5 cm) wide, 6 inches (15.2 cm) high (including feet), 18 inches (45.7 cm) deep (including front panel and cables)
High Level Inputs	8
Phono Inputs	1 Moving Magnet, 1 Moving Coil
Headphone Output	Yes
Gain	15dB
Frequency Response	+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz