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McIntosh C32 Owner's Manual

Solid state stereo preamplifier
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THE MclNTOSH C32 SOLID STATE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER
Reading Time: 44 Minutes
Price $1.25

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  • Page 1 THE MclNTOSH C32 SOLID STATE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER Reading Time: 44 Minutes Price $1.25...
  • Page 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The Mclntosh you have purchased has a serial number located on the rear panel of the chassis. Record that serial number here for future references. The model and serial number are important to you for any future service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Your C 32 Stereo Preamplifier will give you many years of pleasant and satisfactory performance. If you Contents have any questions, please contact: CUSTOMER SERVICE INTRODUCTION Mclntosh Laboratory Inc. 2 Chambers Street HOW TO INSTALL Binghamton, New York 13903 HOW TO CONNECT Phone: 607-723-3512 USING THE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS USING THE PUSHBUTTONS...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction How to install The Mclntosh C 32 preamplifier provides the most com- The PANLOC system of installing equipment conve- prehensive range of functions and control options. Many niently and securely is a direct result of Mclntosh research. of these are new in a preamplifier. The C 32 can only By depressing the two PANLOC buttons on the front panel serve you best when you understand what its functions of the C 32, the instrument either can be locked firmly in...
  • Page 5 3. Drill Holes 7. Install Instrument Using a drill with a 3/16 inch bit held perpendicular to Guide the AC power cord through the panel opening to the panel, drill the six A and B holes. Then, using a drill the back of the cabinet;...

  • Page 6: How To Connect

    How to Connect left high level input of the tape recorder. Connect a cable from the OUTPUT R TAPE 1 jack to the right high level input of the tape recorder Connect second and third tape recorders in the same CONNECTING A TURNTABLE TO PHONO 1 fashion to the TAPE 2 and TAPE 3 outputs.
  • Page 7 TAPE RECORDER 3 TAPE RECORDER TAPE R E C O R D E R FM ANTENNA TUNER AC POWER AC POWER TO TAPE RECORDERS. T U R N T A B L E #2 TUNERS, POWER AMPLIFIERS. TOTAL OF 600 WATTS. FOR MORE AC POWER USE THE SCR SPEAKER CONTROL RELAY...

  • Page 10: Using The Front Panel Controls

    Using the Front Panel Controls Use the EQUALIZER FREQUENCY controls to modify the LISTEN and RECORD Input Selector Switches The control at the left top of the front panel selects the sound and balance of material. Here are some suggestions input for the LISTEN program line.
  • Page 11 EXPANDER The EXPANDER affects both channels of the LISTEN program line only. The circuit enables you to correct for the compression that is imposed on most of the program material available—records, tapes and FM. Compression is used for many practical reasons but limits the dynamic range—and, therefore, the realism—of the music.
  • Page 12 MONITOR AMPLIFIER A. To reduce noise (hum, hiss or scratch) Although its primary purpose is to drive the headphone 1. Select the desired program source with LISTEN front jacks, the MONITOR AMPLIFIER may additionally be used: panel selector switch. 1. To listen, on speakers, to any of the inputs connected to 2.

  • Page 13: Using The Pushbuttons

    Using the Pushbuttons PHONO 1-2 HF FILTER The PHONO 1-2 pushbutton selects from either PHONO 1 The HF FILTER affects only the LISTEN program line. or PHONO 2 inputs. When the button is out—the indicator With the HF FILTER IN all frequencies above 7,000 Hz are above the 1 will light and the PHONO 1 signals will be attenuated at the rate of 12 dB per octave.

  • Page 14: Balancing Your Stereo

    Balancing Your Stereo 3. Turn the BALANCE control to the 12 o'clock position. The performance and enjoyment of a stereo system is greatly increased when the sound is properly balanced. 4. While the program is playing, stand between the two Balance is affected by many things including room acous- loudspeakers.

  • Page 15: Performance Limits And Ratings

    Performance Limits and Ratings Performance Limits die the maximum deviation from perfection permitted for a Mclntosh instrument. We promise you that your C 32 must be capable of performance at or exceeding these limits or you get your money back. HF FILTER FREQUENCY RESPONSE Flat or roll-off at 12 dB per octave above 7000 Hz...

  • Page 18: Technical Description

    Technical Description The dual program line control begins at two stereo switches that are self cleaning and extremely reliable. They selector switches feeding from a common group of input switch small DC voltages which turn the FET Analog sources (PHONO PREAMP, TUNER, AUX, TAPE 1, 2, or 3) switches on or off.
  • Page 19 gain and differences in input level. A switched bypass link provides a program path around the expander, to maintain a constant signal level with the The C 32 uses active circuitry, electrically independent expander in or out of the circuit. The gain of the amplifier of the volume control.
  • Page 20 AC power switch, no current is drawn which causes the current sensing relays in the C 32 to turn off all AC power to the system. Special Output Switching In addition to the OUTPUT MAIN jacks, two additional pairs of output jacks, OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2, are pro- vided.
  • Page 22 MclNTOSH LABORATORY INC. 2 CHAMBERS ST. BINGHAMTON, N. Y. 13903 607-723-3512 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of Mclntosh Laboratory Incorporated, who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in U.S.A. 038-990 BE032003...

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