McIntosh C220 - LITERATURE Manual

c220
vacuum tube preamplifier
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.
l e g e n d a r y
"a flexible yet purist
design that maintains
the highest quality
two channel audio
performance"
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