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McIntosh C2800 Stereo Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

McIntosh C2800 Stereo Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

$10,947.91
McIntosh C2800 Stereo Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
$10,947.91

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Available for In-Store Shopping Only

Experience the ultimate in audio performance with the McIntosh C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. With meticulously crafted vacuum tube circuitry that minimizes noise and distortion, the C2800 delivers an unparalleled listening experience. As a true masterpiece of engineering and audio passion, it proudly bears the esteemed McIntosh name.

  • Electronic bass and treble circuitry allows for adjustments of low and high frequencies in precise 1dB steps. The C2800 remembers your tone control circuitry bypass setting for each input.
  • High Drive Headphone Amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) technology brings an added dimension to headphone listening.
  • Home Theater PassThru for seamless integration into your home theater system.
  • Has received Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs. 
  • Power Control lets you easily turn other connected McIntosh components on and off.
  • Data Ports can send remote control commands to connected source components.
  • Electromagnetic Input Switching for reliable, noiseless, and distortion-free switching. 
  • Level Trim Adjustment for matching analog input levels to prevent abrupt changes in volume levels.
  • Precision balanced, digitally controlled attenuator system for accurate volume control with 0.1dB accuracy.
  • Fully regulated power supplies and a special R-core power transformer for stable, noise-free operation.
  • Eco-friendly Power Management System that will turn the unit off after 30 minutes of inactivity (can be disabled).
Number of Channels 2
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08%
Frequency Response
  • 20Hz - 20kHz - +0, -0.5dB
  • 20Hz - 20kHz - +0, -3dB
Analog Inputs
  • 3x Balanced
  • 4x Unbalanced
  • 2x Phono - each is user configurable as either Moving Coil or Moving Magnet
Digital Inputs
  • 2x Coaxial (RCA)
  • 2x Optical (Toslink)
  • 1x MCT
  • 1x USB (Type-B)
  • 1x HDMI Arc
Outputs
  • 3x Balanced Variable
  • 3x Unbalanced Variable
  • 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD)
DAC Type 8-Channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
Sample Rate
  • Coaxial - 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
  • Optical -      24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
  • MCT - 16-bit/44.1kHz (CD), DSD64 (SACD)
  • USB - 32-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz (PCM), DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 17 1/2" (44.5cm) x 7.625" (19.4cm) x 16.5" (41.9cm)
Weight 28lbs (12.5kg)


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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

Available for In-Store Shopping Only

Experience the ultimate in audio performance with the McIntosh C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. With meticulously crafted vacuum tube circuitry that minimizes noise and distortion, the C2800 delivers an unparalleled listening experience. As a true masterpiece of engineering and audio passion, it proudly bears the esteemed McIntosh name.

  • Electronic bass and treble circuitry allows for adjustments of low and high frequencies in precise 1dB steps. The C2800 remembers your tone control circuitry bypass setting for each input.
  • High Drive Headphone Amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) technology brings an added dimension to headphone listening.
  • Home Theater PassThru for seamless integration into your home theater system.
  • Has received Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs. 
  • Power Control lets you easily turn other connected McIntosh components on and off.
  • Data Ports can send remote control commands to connected source components.
  • Electromagnetic Input Switching for reliable, noiseless, and distortion-free switching. 
  • Level Trim Adjustment for matching analog input levels to prevent abrupt changes in volume levels.
  • Precision balanced, digitally controlled attenuator system for accurate volume control with 0.1dB accuracy.
  • Fully regulated power supplies and a special R-core power transformer for stable, noise-free operation.
  • Eco-friendly Power Management System that will turn the unit off after 30 minutes of inactivity (can be disabled).
Number of Channels 2
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08%
Frequency Response
  • 20Hz - 20kHz - +0, -0.5dB
  • 20Hz - 20kHz - +0, -3dB
Analog Inputs
  • 3x Balanced
  • 4x Unbalanced
  • 2x Phono - each is user configurable as either Moving Coil or Moving Magnet
Digital Inputs
  • 2x Coaxial (RCA)
  • 2x Optical (Toslink)
  • 1x MCT
  • 1x USB (Type-B)
  • 1x HDMI Arc
Outputs
  • 3x Balanced Variable
  • 3x Unbalanced Variable
  • 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD)
DAC Type 8-Channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
Sample Rate
  • Coaxial - 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
  • Optical -      24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
  • MCT - 16-bit/44.1kHz (CD), DSD64 (SACD)
  • USB - 32-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz (PCM), DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 17 1/2" (44.5cm) x 7.625" (19.4cm) x 16.5" (41.9cm)
Weight 28lbs (12.5kg)


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