The C55 is a refined and extremely versatile solid state stereo reference preamplifier with DAC functionality, built with the highest quality components in both the analogue and digital domains.
All power supplies are fully regulated, while an R-core transformer ensures stable and noise-free operation.
Switching between inputs is electromagnetically controlled to minimise distortion and reduce noise to virtually zero, a scheme that is complemented by a fully balanced, high-precision (0.1 dB steps) volume control system.
As far as DAC functionality is concerned, the focus is on the advanced DA2 module from McIntosh, which not only guarantees compatibility with PCM files up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD up to DSD512 (in both cases via USB), reinforces with 7 digital inputs (including one HDMI with ARC and one MCT for connection to the SACD transport mechanics of McIntosh) an analogue connectivity consisting of 7 Line and 2 Phono inputs, the latter compatible with moving coil (MC) and moving magnet (MM) cartridges, to which a subwoofer output is added.
The C2800 is completed with the unmistakable industrial design of the New York brand and a tone control via an 8-band analogue equaliser, is Roon Tested and can be controlled via the powerful app McIntosh Connect.
Features:
- Transistor stereo reference preamplifier with built-in DAC.
- Equipped with the DA2 digital module from McIntosh.
- ARC-compatible HDMI input for connection to a TV.
- DAC section compatible with PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD up to DSD512.
- Executed with the highest quality components.
- Roon Tested approved.
- Control via McIntosh Connect app.
- Analogue and digital sections mounted in separate compartments.
- 2 phono inputs compatible with MM and MC capsules.
- 5 gain settings for MM capsules and 5 gain settings for MC capsules.
- Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs and outputs.
- High-precision analogue indicators with high response speed.
- Headphone amplifier with HXD technology exclusive to McIntosh.
- Input/output loop for connection of an external signal processor.
- Tone control via 8-band analogue graphic equaliser.
- Frequency response 15-100,000 Hz, +0 dB, -3 dB.
- Line inputs sensitivity/impedance: 900 mV/44 kOhm (XLR).
- Sensitivity of the Phono inputs: 4.5 mV on MM and 0.45 mV on MC.
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB on Line, 82 dB on MM and 80 dB on MC.
- Dimensions: 444.5 x 194 x 419 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 12.5 kg.
