McIntosh C53 User Manual

C53 Audio Preamplifier Passthru Connection Diagram
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 Part No. 24100800
Note: Refer to the C53 Owner’s Manual page 8 for additional connection information.
Connection Legend:
Data Cable*- Digital Signal Cable -
Sensor/Keypad Cable - RS232 Cable -
Power Control Cable* - Ground Wire -
Audio Signal Cable - AC Power Cords -
Video Signal Cable - Loudspeaker Cable -
RF Signal Cable -
* 2 conductor shielded with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end.
Connect to
AC Outlet
A/V Processor
Power Amplifier (Right Channel) - Main Room
(Partial View)
Power Amplifier (Left- Channel) - Main Room
(Partial View)

McIntosh C53 Specifications

General

Total Harmonic Distortion	0.005%
Signal to Noise Ratio	100dB
Input Impedance	20K ohms
Output Impedance	200 ohms
Type	Preamplifier
Power Consumption	50 watts
Frequency Response	+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20, 000Hz
Dimensions	17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) wide, 6 inches (15.24cm) high (including feet), 18 inches (45.72cm) deep (including front panel and cables)
Headphone Output	Yes
Digital Inputs	2 Coaxial, 2 Optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT
Analog Inputs	3 Balanced, 4 Unbalanced
Analog Outputs	XLR, RCA
USB Input	Yes
Outputs	Refer to Analog Outputs
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)	32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256

Summary

C53 Audio Preamplifier Passthru Connection Diagram

Connection Legend

Defines the color coding for various cable types used in the connection diagram.

A/V Processor Connections

Illustrates the various input and output connections for the A/V Processor.

Power Amplifier Connections

Shows the input and output connections for the main room power amplifiers.

C53 Rear Panel Connections

Main Outputs

Describes balanced and unbalanced main outputs for sending signals to amplifiers.

Output 1 and Output 2

Details balanced and unbalanced outputs, controllable via front panel or remote.

Phono Inputs

Covers MM and MC phono inputs for connecting turntables.

Program Source Inputs

Details balanced and unbalanced inputs for high-level program sources.

Fixed Output

Describes the fixed output for sending signals to a recording device.

Ground Terminals

Explains the function of ground terminals for turntable connections.

Control and Data Ports

Covers Power Control, Passthru Control, IR Input, RS232, and Data Ports.

Digital Audio Inputs

Details USB, MCT, Optical, Coaxial, and HDMI (ARC) digital audio inputs.