Introduction; C2300 Features - McIntosh C2300 Owner's Manual

Introduction

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 Amplifiers. The C2300 reproduc-
tion is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The
McIntosh Sound is "The Sound of the Music Itself."

C2300 Features

• Electromagentic Input Switching with Level Trim
Adjustment
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic
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 Pre-
amplifier Circuits. One for low output Moving Coil Phono
Cartridges with selectable resistance loading, the other is
for Moving Magnet Cartridges with selectable capacitive
loading. Both circuits use the latest designs to provide the
lowest possible noise and distortion. 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 Preci-
sion Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a track-
ing accuracy of 0.1dB.
• Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection
The C2300 Tube Preamplifier's Volume and Balance Con-
trol Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control
rotation.
• Assignable Tone Controls with Bypass
The C2300 remembers the Bass and Treble Control Set-
tings 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
Introduction and C2300 Features
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%. Music is
amplified with total transparency and accuracy.
• Passthru Mode
The Automatic Passthru Mode allows the C2300 to be-
come part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD-Au-
dio, 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 op-
erating functions and any McIntosh Source Components
connected to it. Enjoy your McIntosh System from other
rooms in your home by connecting external 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 Control 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 VP1000 are extruded aluminum panels
with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized
finish.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished
by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light
Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs). The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty
of the C2300 will be retained for many years.
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