McIntosh C2200 - Manual (Page 5)

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Balanced Inputs and Outputs
Four balanced high level Inputs and three balanced Outputs
are provided.
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Precision Tracking Volume Control
Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision
Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking ac-
curacy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 214 individual 0.5dB
steps.
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Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection
The C2200 Tube Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Con-
trol Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control
rotation.
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Tone Control with Assignable Bypass
The Bass and Treble Control Circuit Elements can be re-
moved from the Signal Path of any selected input.
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Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display
The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Source
Selection, Volume and Balance Levels. Setup Mode Selec-
tions and Adjustments are also displayed. The display inten-
sity is fully adjustable.
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Electromagentic Input Switching with Level Trim
Adjustment and Title Reassignment
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic
Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable,
noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the
C2200 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt
changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. There
is also a Record Monitor function for checking the progress
of a recording. Any of the eight Inputs can have their Input
Title reassigned to match the sources in the system.
The McIntosh C2200 Tube Preamplifier is without question
the finest Audio Tube Preamplifier ever created. No design
compromises were allowed in the quest for a Tube 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 Tube Preamplifier”,
your search is over.
Introduction
Performance Features
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Precision Parts
Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used
throughout.
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Low Distortion
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%. Music is
amplified with total transparency and accuracy.
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Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet
Cartridges.
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Multichannel Pass Thru Mode
The Input Assignable, Automatic Pass Thru Mode allows
the C2200 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System
for DVD-Audio, SACD and Home Theater. The Left and
Right Channels of the C2200 become the two front chan-
nels, simply by turning on the Multichannel Processor.
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Remote Control
The C2200 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 allows for enjoyment of your McIntosh System from
other room(s) in your home via the Remote Control.
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Output Switching
Front panel Output Push-buttons control two Switched Out-
puts that allow sending signals to two separate Power Am-
plifiers.
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Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment
A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of
McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Ac-
cessories is included. Three of the Power Control Ouputs
may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.
Introduction and Performance Features