Voices. Gorgeous. In combination with Harbeth’s new Monitor 40.2, the best three-way speaker system I’ve ever heard (review forthcoming), these Macs made for some of the richest, most vibrant and beautiful vocal reproduction I’ve ever heard in home playback systems

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This newest version of our C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier – the Mk V – is the direct replacement to our highly regarded C70 Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, which commemorated our 70th Anniversary that took place in 2019. The new C22 Mk V is the latest McIntosh vacuum tube preamplifier to carry the cherished C22 model number. It has all the performance of the acclaimed C70 but with the hallowed C22 moniker and its signature glass and aluminum front panel design.

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

  • Number of Channels2

  • Total Harmonic Distortion0.08%

  • Frequency Response+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
    +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz

  • Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)16V RMS / 8V RMS

  • Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)900mV / 450mV

  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)0.45mV

  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)4.5mV

  • Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)100dB

  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)75dB

  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)75dB

  • Voltage Gain (High Level)15dB

  • Voltage Gain (Moving Coil)60dB

  • Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet)40dB

  • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)44K ohm, 22K ohm

CONNECTIVITY

  • Balanced Input2

  • Unbalanced Input3

  • Phono Input Moving Coil1 (adjustable)

  • Phono Input Moving Magnet1 (adjustable)

  • Upgradeable Digital Audio ModuleNo

  • Digital Coaxial Input0

  • Digital Optical Input0

  • Digital MCT Input0

  • Digital USB Input0

  • HDMI (ARC) Input0

  • Digital AES/EBU Input0

  • Balanced Fixed Output0

  • Balanced Variable Output2

  • Unbalanced Fixed Output0

  • Unbalanced Variable Output2

  • Headphone Output1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)

  • Input Level MatchNo

  • Home Theater PassThruNo

  • Unbalanced Analog Connector TypePremium gold-plated solid brass

  • Service Port0

CONTROL

  • Tone ControlsBass and Treble

  • Tone Bypass and Input AssignTone Bypass: Yes
    Input Assign: No

  • RS232 Control InputNo

  • Power Control Output2 Main, 2 Switched

  • Rear Panel Data Port5

  • Rear Panel IR Sensor InputYes

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Multi-Chassis or SingleSingle, two layer

  • Output MetersNo

  • Vacuum Tube or Solid StateVacuum Tube: (5) 12AX7A and (1) 12AT7

  • Power Consumption (On)50 Watts

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)17.5" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 18" (45.72cm)

  • Unit Weight25 lbs (11.3kg)

  • Shipping Weight41.4 lbs (18.8kg)

Voices. Gorgeous. In combination with Harbeth’s new Monitor 40.2, the best three-way speaker system I’ve ever heard (review forthcoming), these Macs made for some of the richest, most vibrant and beautiful vocal reproduction I’ve ever heard in home playback systems


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