McIntosh C53
2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier
16 inputs (9 analog + 7 digital)
8 band analog equalizer
Supports up to DSD512 files
Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed
2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier
16 inputs (9 analog + 7 digital)
8 band analog equalizer
Supports up to DSD512 files
Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed
2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier
16 inputs (9 analog + 7 digital)
8 band analog equalizer
Supports up to DSD512 files
Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed
PRODUCT DETAILS
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Channels- 2
Total Harmonic Distortion- 0.005%
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)- 80dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)- 82dB
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 Input- 3
Unbalanced Input- 4
Phono Input Moving Coil- 1 (adjustable)
Phono Input Moving Magnet- 1 (adjustable)
Upgradeable Digital Audio Module- Yes: DA2
Digital Coaxial Input- 2
Digital Optical Input- 2
Digital MCT (DIN) Input- 1
Digital USB Input- 1
HDMI (ARC) Input- 1
Balanced Variable Output- 3
Unbalanced Fixed Output- 1
Unbalanced Variable Output- 3
Headphone Output- 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
Input Level Match- Yes, +/- 6dB
Home Theater PassThru- Yes
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type- Premium gold-plated solid brass
Service Port- 1
CONTROL
Tone Controls- 8 band (each band adjustable ± 12dB )
Tone Bypass and Input Assign- Yes
RS232 Control Input- Yes
Power Control Output- 1 Main, 4 Trigger
Rear Panel Data Port- 6
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input- Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Multi-Chassis or Single- Single, two layer
Output Meters- Yes
Vacuum Tube or Solid State- Solid State
Power Consumption (On)- 30 Watts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (W x H x D)- 17.5" (44.45cm) x 7.6" (19.37cm) x 18" (45.72cm)
Weight- 28 lbs (12.5 kg)
Shipping Weight- 43.5 lbs (19.7 kg)