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McIntosh C8 User Manual

McIntosh C8
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List of Figures
Figure 01– C8 Dimensions ................................. 6
Figure 02 Ventilation requirements .................. 6
Figure 03 Front Panel ....................................... 7
Figure 04 C8 Rear View ................................... 8
Figure 05 RCA/Phono Plugs ............................. 9
Figure 06 XLR pin diagram ............................. 9
Figure 07– Mini plug for RS232 connection ...... 9
Figure 08 DB9 connector pin layout ................ 9
Figure 09 IR 3.5mm connector ......................... 9
Figure 10 Power control (trigger) mini plug ....11
Figure 11 3.5mm Data plug ..............................12
Figure 12– Inputs Menu .....................................13
Figure 13 Opening the Remote Control ..........17
Figure 14 Re-packing diagram ........................18
Changing the Remotes Battery ............................... 17
Packing the C8 .......................................................... 18
Specifications ........................................................... 19
Table of Contents
Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ........................ 2
Make a Note ................................................................ 2
Safety First .................................................................. 2
Remove the Foam ....................................................... 4
Where to put it ............................................................ 6
The Front Panel ........................................................... 7
The Left Knob .................................................. 7
The Right Knob ................................................ 7
Connections on the Back ............................................ 8
The Inputs ......................................................... 8
The Outputs ...................................................... 8
Making Connections ................................................... 8
Phono/Unbalanced Inputs ................................. 8
Balanced/XLR Input and Output ..................... 9
RS232 ................................................................ 9
Wired IR Input .................................................. 9
Connection Diagram ....................................... 10
DA2 Expansion Slot ........................................ 11
Power Control (Trigger) Outputs .................... 11
Data Out .......................................................... 11
Power On the C8 ....................................................... 12
Trim Functions and Settings ..................................... 12
Phono Trim Function ...................................... 12
Setup Settings ........................................................... 13
Firmware and Serial Number ......................... 13
Input Setup ...................................................... 13
Output 2 (SUB) ............................................... 13
Trigger Setup ................................................. 13
Data Port Setup ............................................... 14
Passthru........................................................... 14
RS232 Setup.................................................... 14
IR Codes Setup ............................................... 14
Front IR Setup ................................................. 14
Auto-Off Setup ............................................... 15
FACTORY RESET ......................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons ........................................... 16
IMPORTANT!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVAL OF
FOAM INSERT OVER THE VACUUM
TUBES PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE
A.C. POWER SUPPLY CORD, START
ON THE NEXT PAGE.

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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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