Used McIntosh C220 Tube Stereo Preamplifier for sale
Original packaging and box included
Remote included
Manual included
Fully tested and working
 
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7 Unbalanced high level inputs
2 Balanced (XLR) inputs
 
The McIntosh C220 is an amalgamation of McIntosh’s many years expertise in tube design and newly developed control circuits. It has all the flexibility modern systems require while maintaining the highest quality two channel performance. As an example, all signal switching is done inside glass cylinders filled with inert gas. These switches are located adjacent to the input/output jacks, virtually eliminating crosstalk. Switch cleaning is a thing of the past. The C220 allows for electronic, independent adjustment level settings for each of the eight source inputs from either the front panel or remote control. Channel Balance is electronically adjusted and stored in memory. Particular attention has been paid to the MM Phono Input. Its innovative circuit incorporates time-proven 12AX7 vacuum tubes. The brilliance of its design is reflected in both its simplicity and superior performance. Bass and Treble controls are included and will prove invaluable for older recordings or may be bypassed when not needed.
 
ADVANCED VOLUME CONTROL
The McIntosh two stage VRV (Variable Rate Volume) Control is electronic in action. It never wears or needs cleaning, and keeps channels matched to within an amazing 1/10th of 1dB.
 
CUSTOMIZABLE INPUTS
The inputs can be renamed from an internal list to match the needs of the user. Unused inputs can be deleted from the display and level matching between inputs is provided.
 
POWER SUPPLY DESIGN
Multiple stages of regulation ensure top performance unaffected by power fluctuations. The R-Core transformer radiates no hum that could otherwise compromise the preamplifier’s low noise floor.
 
COMPANION PRODUCTS
The MC275 Tube Amplifier and the MCD201 SACD/CD Player are logical
companions for the C220. 
 
Complete Input Versatility
7 Unbalanced High-Level Inputs
2 Balanced (XLR) Inputs
Moving Magnet Phono Input
Multi-Output Flexibility
3 Pairs of Unbalanced Outputs
2 Pairs Switched plus 1 Pair Fixed
1 Pair Balanced (XLR) Outputs
1/4” Headphone Jack
Front Panel Headphone Mute Mode
Hand Held System Remote
External Remote Sensor Jack
Fiber Optic Panel Illumination
 
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.08% from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
 
MAIN OUTPUT
2.5V for rated input
 
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT
8V RMS Unbalanced, 16V RMS Balanced
 
SENSITIVITY (for rated output)
High Level: 450mV Unbalanced, 900mV Balanced
Phono: 4.5mV
 
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO (A-Rated)
High Level, 90dB below rated output
Phono: 80dB below 10mV input
 
INPUT IMPEDANCE
High Level: 22K Ohms
Phono: 47K Ohms; 65pF
 
MAXIMUM INPUT SIGNAL
High Level: 5V Unbalanced, 10V Balanced
Phono: 50mV (@1,000Hz)
 
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
250 Ohms
 
VOLTAGE GAIN
High Level to Tape Output: 0dB
High Level to Main Output: 15dB
Phono to Main Output: 55dB
 
HEADPHONE OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
16 Ohms to 250 Ohms
 
TUBE COMPLIMENT
Phono Circuitry: 2-12AX7A
High Level Circuitry: 2-12AX7A
 
POWER REQUIREMENTS
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 Watts
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 Watts
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 Watts
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 Watts
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 Watts
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 Watts
 
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (H x W x D including front panel, knobs and cables)
6” (15.24cm) x 17-1/2” (44.45cm) x 18” (45.72cm)
 
WEIGHT
21 lbs. (9.59Kg) net
37.5 lbs. (17.1Kg) in shipping carton