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
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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