McIntosh C8
2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
5 analog inputs (1 balanced, 2 unbalanced, 2 phono)
(4) 12AX7a vacuum tubes
High Drive headphone amplifier
2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
5 analog inputs (1 balanced, 2 unbalanced, 2 phono)
(4) 12AX7a vacuum tubes
High Drive headphone amplifier
2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
5 analog inputs (1 balanced, 2 unbalanced, 2 phono)
(4) 12AX7a vacuum tubes
High Drive headphone amplifier
PRODUCT DETAILS
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Channels- 2
Total Harmonic Distortion- 0.08%
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)- 95dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)- 75dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)- 80dB
Voltage Gain (High Level)- 15dB
Voltage Gain (Moving Coil)- 75dB
Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet)- 55dB
Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)- <44K ohm, 22K ohm
CONNECTIVITY
Balanced Input- 1
Unbalanced Input- 2
Phono Input Moving Coil- 1 (adjustable)
Phono Input Moving Magnet- 1 (adjustable)
Upgradeable Digital Audio Module- Yes: DA2 can be installed
Balanced Variable Output- 1
Unbalanced Variable Output- 2
Headphone Output- 1/4" High Drive
Input Level Match- Yes, +/- 6dB
Home Theater PassThru- Yes
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type- Standard
Service Port- 1
CONTROL
Tone Controls- Bass and Treble
Tone Bypass and Input Assign- Yes
RS232 Control Input- Yes
Power Control Output- 1 Main, 2 Trigger
Rear Panel Data Port- 2
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input- Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Multi-Chassis or Single- Single
Vacuum Tube or Solid State- Vacuum Tube
Power Consumption (On)- 50 Watts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)- 12-9/32" (31.2cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 16-1/4" (41.3cm)
Unit Weight- 18 lbs (8.2 kg)
Shipping Weight- 25 lbs (11.3 kg)