Heralding McIntosh 's long line of tube preamplifiers, the C2700 combines the American firm's celebrated vacuum-based circuit topology with the advanced D2 Digital Audio module to take full advantage of new high-resolution audio formats.
Worthy successor to the popular DA1, the DA2 expands the possibilities of the former by combining the six digital inputs of the first (2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB and 1 MCT) with an HDMI type compatible ARC (Audio Return Channel) to facilitate the Enjoy TV shows using a single digital connection.
On the other hand, the DA2's DAC functionality is compatible with DSD512 (22.4 MHz) recordings thanks to the use of an audiophile-grade 8-channel D/A conversion chip with 32-bit technology, configured in Quad mode. Balanced to maximize dynamic range and minimize distortion.
Additionally, McIntosh 's exclusive MCT input allows for a secure DSD connection with any of the brand's CD/SACD transport mechanisms to optimize the sound quality of SACDs. When it comes to analog connectivity, the C2700 includes a total of 9 inputs, including two for turntables, as well as 3 variable level outputs in balanced and unbalanced formats.
Meanwhile, the two-chassis design keeps the analog and digital sections completely separate to preserve the integrity of the audio signal. The C2700 is completed with a headphone jack powered by the exclusive Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD), ensuring compatibility with all types of headphones.
Characteristics:
- Reference tube stereo preamplifier with built-in DAC.
- Vacuum valves used: 12AX7A (5) and 12AT7 (1).
- Equipped with McIntosh DA2 digital module.
- ARC compatible HDMI input for connection to a television.
- USB DAC section compatible with DSD512 encoded files.
- Executed with components of the highest quality.
- Approved Roon Tested.
- Analog and digital sections mounted in separate compartments.
- Separate phono inputs for turntables equipped with MM and MC cartridges.
- Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog inputs and outputs.
- Analog indicators with high precision and high response speed.
- McIntosh 's exclusive dedicated headphone amplifier.
- Frequency response of 15-100,000 Hz, +0 dB, -3 dB.
- Line input sensitivity/impedance: 900 mV/44 kohms (XLR).
- Phono input sensitivity: 4.5 mV in MM and 0.45 mV in MC.
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB Line, 82 dB/Phone MM and 80 dB/Phone MC.
- Dimensions: 444.5 x 193.7 x 457.2 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 13.4 kg.
