to enquire about this product!The McIntosh C2300 Tube Preamplifier is one of the finest Tube Preamplifiers ever created. The versatile Preamplifier provides connections for various input sources and outputs to drive multiple Power Ampli- fiers. The C2300 reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.
• Electromagentic Input Switching with Level Trim Adjustment
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromag- netic Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the C2300 can be matched in level, so there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. There is also a Record Monitor function for checking the progress of a recording.
• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs
The C2300 contains two different precision Phono Preamplifier Circuits. One for low output Moving Coil Phono Cartridges with selectable resistance loading, the other is for Moving Magnet Cartridges with select- able capacitive loading. Both circuits use the latest designs to provide the lowest possible noise and dis- tortion. The RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry utilizies close tolerance resistors and capacitors for an extremely flat frequency response.
• Balanced Inputs
The Balanced Inputs allow the connection of a source component using long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
• Precision Tracking Volume Control
Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking accuracy of 0.1dB.
• Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selec- tion
The C2300 Tube Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Control Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control rotation.
• Assignable Tone Controls with Bypass
The C2300 remembers the Bass and Treble Control Settings or the Tone Circuitry Bypass Option for each input.
• Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display
The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Source Selection, Volume and Balance Levels. Setup Mode Selections and Adjustments are also displayed. The display intensity is adjustable.
• Precision Parts
Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used throughout.
• Low Distortion
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%. Mu- sic is amplified with total transparency and accuracy.
• Passthru Mode
The Automatic Passthru Mode allows the C2300 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD-Audio, SACD and Home Theater Movies.
• Output Switching
Front panel Output Push-buttons control two Switched Outputs that allow sending signals to two separate Power Amplifiers.
• Remote Control with External Sensor Input
The Remote Control provides control of the C2300 operating functions and any McIntosh Source Com- ponents connected to it. Enjoy your McIntosh System from other rooms in your home by connecting exter- nal sensors.
• Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment
A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Accessories is included. Two of the Power Con- trol Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.
• Special Power Supply
Fully regulated Power Supplies and a special R-Core Power Transformer ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.
• Extruded Side Panels
The sides of the C2300 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead blast textured surface and a black anod- ized finish.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom- plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit- ting Diodes (LEDs). The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the C2300 will be retained for many years.
