McIntosh C200 - Manual (Page 5)

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Dual Chassis
Dual Chassis design completely separates all power supply,
microprocessor and control circuits from the pure audio
circuits for total noise isolation.
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Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs/Outputs
Three balanced high level inputs, three balanced main out-
puts and one balanced tape output are provided. Eight un-
balanced inputs, three unbalanced outputs as well as listen
and record processor loops are included.
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Precision Tracking Volume Control
Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Preci-
sion Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a track-
ing accuracy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 213 individual
0.5dB steps.
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Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection
The Volume and Balance Control Circuitry allows for user
selected rate-of-change from loud to quiet and from left to
right level adjustments.
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Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display
The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Listen
and Record Source Selection, Volume and Balance Levels.
Setup Mode Selections and Adjustments are also displayed.
The display intensity is fully adjustable.
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Precision Volume Display
The front panel digital Volume Display indicates the
preamplifier gain in dB or percentage of available volume.
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Input Level Trim Adjustment
All eleven Inputs on the C200 can be matched in level, so
that there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between
the different inputs.
The McIntosh C200 Preamplifier/Controller is without
question the finest audio preamplifier ever created. No de-
sign compromises were allowed in the quest for a pream-
plifier with absolute accuracy, total sonic purity and virtual
elimination of distortion and audible noise. For those who
have been searching for their “Last Preamplifier”, your
search is over.
Introduction
Performance Features
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Precision Parts
Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors and
polypropylene capacitors are used throughout.
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Ultra Low Distortion
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.002%. Music is
amplified with total transparency and accuracy.
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Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a special, separately shielded precision Phono
Preamplifier for low output Moving Coil Phono Cartridges,
that utilizes two step-up transformers which contain coils
wound with silver wire and double mu metal shielding.
There is also a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving
Magnet Cartridges.
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Multichannel Passthru Mode
The Automatic Passthru Mode allows the C200 to become
part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD-Audio and
Home Theater. The Left and Right Channels of the C200
become the two front channels, simply by turning on the
Multichannel Processor.
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Full featured Remote Control
The C200 includes a Remote Control that allows remote
operation of the front panel controls and push-buttons.
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Optional External Sensor Input
There are provisions for connecting external sensors,
which allow for enjoying your McIntosh System from
other room(s) in your home via the remote control.
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Power Control Output
A Power Control connection for convenient turn-on of
McIntosh power amplifiers and accessories is included.
Introduction and Performance Features