McIntosh C8 Preamplifier Heritage The classic open-chassis design of the remarkable McIntosh C8 Preamplifier instantly establishes its McIntosh pedigree. It uses four glorious 12AX7a vacuum tubes, delivering the sublime sound quality discerning audiophiles recognise. Consequently, this unit provides the ideal foundation for building a truly exceptional high-fidelity audio system. The stylish polished stainless steel chassis, further enhanced by the iconic black glass front, ensures it looks every bit as good as it sounds. Connectivity Analogue purity is paramount, therefore the unit features five dedicated analogue inputs. This includes one balanced and two unbalanced connections. Furthermore, vinyl enthusiasts will genuinely appreciate the adjustable Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono inputs. You can perfectly fine-tune your turntable cartridge loading to ensure optimal performance from your cherished records. Moreover, a powerful High Drive headphone amplifier is included for private listening sessions. Flexibility While built for pure analogue bliss, this preamplifier is also ready for the digital future. The chassis allows for the optional, dealer-installed DA2 Digital Audio Module upgrade. This highly advanced module subsequently brings a Quad Balanced, 32-bit DAC into your system. Consequently, it supports high-resolution formats like DSD512 and DXD 384kHz, ensuring compatibility with modern streaming. Furthermore, Home Cinema Pass Through allows seamless integration into a multi-channel setup. Specification Detail Type Vacuum Tube (Four 12AX7a) Number of Channels 2 Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08% Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ( 0, -0.5dB) / 15Hz to 100kHz ( 0, -3dB) Maximum Volts Out (Balanced) 16V RMS Maximum Volts Out (Unbalanced) 8V RMS Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level) 95dB Phono Inputs 1 Moving Coil (adjustable), 1 Moving Magnet (adjustable) Analogue Inputs 1 Balanced, 2 Unbalanced, 2 Phono Digital Audio Module Upgradeable (Optional DA2) Headphone Output 1/4" High Drive Home Theatre Integration Home Theater PassThru Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 31.2cm x 19.4cm x 41.3cm Unit Weight 8.2 kg
