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McIntosh C8 Instruction Manual

McIntosh C8
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3. C-8: Connect inter-unit cable to socket labeled "PRE-AMP.
INPUT" on McIntosh power amplifiers.
CAUTION: THE INTER-UNIT CABLE MUST NOT BE REMOVED
FROM THE C-8.
C-8P: Insert cable of D-8 power supply into socket labeled "INTER-
UNIT CABLE" on C-8P. Connect audio cable provided between
RETMA pin jack labeled "MAIN OUTPUT" on C-8P and 2.5V input
of power amplifier. (Socket labeled "PRE-AMP INPUT" on McIntosh
power amplifiers.)
4. The Audio Compensator delivers 2.5 volts of audio signal at full
output. The gain control of the power amplifier should be
adjusted as outlined in the amplifier instruction manual for this
sensitivity.
5. Turn the volume control on the Audio Compensator to "OFF".
6. Insert power cord of the Audio Compensator into a 117 V.A.C.
power outlet.
7. Turn the Selector switch on the Audio Compensator to "5" and
Bass control fully clockwise.
8. Turn the volume control on the Audio Compensator clockwise
until the power switch is activated. Allow thirty seconds for
warm-up, then advance the volume control to "10".
9. C-8: Adjust the hum reducing potentiometer on the power
amplifier for minimum hum.
C-8P: Adjust the hum reducing potentiometer on the power
supply for minimum hum.
10. Turn the volume control on the Audio Compensator to off.
11. Insert inputs into their proper jacks at the back of the Audio
Compensator, and all A.C. power cords into the A.C. outlets
provided.

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McIntosh C8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeVacuum Tube Preamplifier
Output Impedance200 ohms Unbalanced
Input Impedance Unbalanced50K ohms
Voltage Gain High Level15dB
Signal to Noise Ratio Phono75dB
Tube Complement4 x 12AX7A
Frequency Response20Hz to 20kHz +0, -0.5dB
Total Harmonic Distortion0.08%
Input Impedance50k ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio100dB
High Level Inputs4 Unbalanced
Phono Inputs2
Rated Output Voltage2.5V
Headphone OutputYes
Outputs2 Unbalanced

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