McIntosh C2300 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com C2300 Tube Preamplifier Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of intended to alert the user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute literature accompanying the appliance. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank You Customer Service Setup: Your decision to own this McIntosh C2300 Tube Pre- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in amplifier ranks you at the very top among discrimi- need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You How to Operate the Setup Mode .......11... -
Page 4: General Information
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced to the C2300 Tube Preamplifier. to Source Components. A 1/8 3. The Main AC Power going to the C2300 and any Input and Output Connectors on the C2300. Refer to inch stereo mini phone plug is... -
Page 5: Introduction
McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Accessories is included. Two of the Power Con- eight Inputs on the C2300 can be matched in level, so • Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between... -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C2300. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C2300 into cabinets. Front View of the C2300 " 44.45cm " Side View of the C2300 "... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation " 3/16 The C2300 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, 43.66cm standing on its four feet. It also can be custom in- stalled in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom... -
Page 8: Connections
Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the C2300 Audio Preamplifier is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc2A” for the Rear Panel Connections. -
Page 9: Connecting Components
Data Control Connections: tion of the system is possible from another room and/ PUT Jacks to the McIntosh D/A Converter output or when the C2300 is located in a cabinet with the 8. Connect a Control Cable from the C2300 TUNER Jacks. -
Page 10: Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-Buttons And Jack
SETUP Mode Push-button OUTPUTS 1 and 2 Push-buttons pedance dynamic head- dicator, combines with indicator, allows the with indicators, allow the C2300 phones with 1/4” (0.64cm) the Left and Right changing of the default to switch Power Control and Au-... -
Page 11: Setup
Default Settings sources. The C2300 allows the adjustment of levels for Note: If the C2300 is currently On, proceed to step 2. 1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button to switch each of the Source Inputs for the same relative volume. -
Page 12: Re-Title Inputs
Re-Title Inputs Meter Illumination On/Off 4. Rotate the or use the Remote The C2300 provides the ability to change the default SELECT 1 Control The Front Panel Meter Illumination may be switched Control ◄INPUT► push-button until the display Input Titles to match the components in your system. -
Page 13: Accessory Power Control
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Multichannel Processor/Decoder will be connected to Mode. the CDR (7) Input Jacks on the C2300. Refer to page 9 2. Rotate the MENU Control until “ACC < C > for additional connection information. -
Page 14: Remote Control Push-Buttons
C2300 Inputs or 2 Selects one of nine available Audio Sources Scrolls through the available C2300 Inputs Press to listen to the selected Record Out Signal Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. -
Page 15: How To Operate By Remote Control
AC Power OFF to McIntosh Components via the Data Ports. when connected to the ACC Power Control Jack. Note: If at any time the C2300 seems unresponsive to Tuner Push-buttons HR073 Remote Control Commands press the Press the AM or FM Push-button to select the de- Amplifier Selection Push-button first. -
Page 16: How To Operate The C2300
Rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control or use the perform the following: lights to indicate the C2300 is connected to AC Power. VOLume + or - Push-buttons on the Remote Control 1. Rotate the Front Panel TRIM SELECT Control or To Switch ON the C2300, press the STANDBY/ON for the desired listening level. - Page 17 3 seconds the Alphanumeric Display returns to the Figure 21 Power Amplifier with Re- indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level. mote Meter Illumination Control, the C2300 Meter Figure 20 Illumination Setting of On or Off will also affect TONE ENABLE/BYPASS 2.
- Page 18 SERVER Playback Signal during the recording pro- cy response. If the AUTOTONE circuit is set to the cess. On position in Setup Mode, the C2300 will remember Figure 22 for each input whether the Tone Bypass is active. The Setup...
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Page 19: How To Operate The C2300
If the Front Panel MUTE Push-button is pressed Jacks to drive Power Amplifiers. Refer to figure 27. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button, the C2300 for at least 3 seconds, the C2300 will mute the OUT- will resume normal operation. PUTS connectors, yet listening with headphones will Note: This can be performed with the C2300 On or in the Standby Mode. -
Page 20: Technical Description
With high open loop gain, negative feedback advanced McIntosh circuit design concepts. Many by logic circuits in the C2300. The logic is changed is used around the Phono Amplifier to further reduce months of design, testing and measuring were re- quired. -
Page 21: Technical Description
The special circuitry allows the meter to indicate a 60dB plus trol Circuit is unacceptable for use in the C2300, as it controlling circuitry for this dual volume control range, without resorting to a Meter Range Switch. -
Page 22: Specifications
High Level to SRVR(REC) Output: 0dB High Level, 450mV unbalanced, 900mV balanced High Level to Main Output: 15dB Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C2300 for the correct voltage. Phono MM, 4.5mV Phono MM to Record Output: 40dB Phono MC, 0.45mV... -
Page 23: Packing Instruction
400159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- 404080 #10-7/16” Flat washer ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 3. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. - Page 24 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04130100...
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