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McIntosh C49 Solid State Preamplifier - C49
Users say:
McIntosh's C49 preamplifier is a great choice for those looking for a high quality, affordable device. It has a wide selection of inputs, a modular DAC, and a ton of gain. It is also aesthetically pleasing and has a luxurious feel. Customers have been very satisfied with their purchase and recommend it highly.
Be prepared for future digital music technologies with the C49 Preamplifier. The C49 features McIntosh's DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can be replaced by new modules as new digital audio technologies are developed. This will allow you to keep your C49 up to date with digital music formats and viable well into the future. McInt…
Be prepared for future digital music technologies with the C49 Preamplifier. The C49 features McIntosh's DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can be replaced by new modules as new digital audio technologies are developed. This will allow you to keep your C49 up to date with digital music formats and viable well into the future. McIntosh wanted to give music lovers a new preamp that enabled them to connect to just about any type of music source available today. Also, while you can just make a couple of connections and be making music with the C49 quickly, there are a ton of fun features under the hood that allows you to customize the Mcintosh C49 to your system. And it goes without saying, just like every McIntosh product, the C49 is built to last for decades!
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McIntosh's C49 preamplifier is a great choice for those looking for a high quality, affordable device. It has a wide selection of inputs, a modular DAC, and a ton of gain. It is also aesthetically pleasing and has a luxurious feel. Customers have been very satisfied with their purchase and recommend it highly.
Pros
- Amazing sound quality
- Wide selection of inputs
- Modular DAC
- Iconic brand
- Easy to use
Cons
- Headphone jack issue
- Poor customer service
- Damaged unit reported
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Description
Be prepared for future digital music technologies with the C49 Preamplifier. The C49 features McIntosh's DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can be replaced by new modules as new digital audio technologies are developed. This will allow you to keep your C49 up to date with digital music formats and viable well into the future. McIntosh wanted to give music lovers a new preamp that enabled them to connect to just about any type of music source available today. Also, while you can just make a couple of connections and be making music with the C49 quickly, there are a ton of fun features under the hood that allows you to customize the Mcintosh C49 to your system. And it goes without saying, just like every McIntosh product, the C49 is built to last for decades!
Specifications
Audio Support | 2 |
Headphone Outputs | 1/4" High Drive With Headphone Crossfeed Director (Hxd®) |
Frequency Response | 0, -0.5db From 20hz To 20khz+0, -3db From 15hz To 100khz |
Max Power Consumption | 30 Watts |
Noise Level | 100db (High Level)80db (Moving Coil) |
Gain | 15db (High Level)60db (Moving Coil)40db (Moving Magnet) |
Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
Number Of Inputs | 5 |
Input | 13 Inputs (7 Analog + 6 Digital) |
Impedance | 44k Ohm (Balanced) 22k Ohm (Unbalanced) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.005% |
Product Manual | Download |