McIntosh C70 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

C70

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  • All analog design and a retro look
  • (5) 12AX7A and (1) 12AT7 vacuum tubes
  • Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono inputs

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$4,150.00

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McIntosh C70 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

McIntosh C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
The C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier harkens back to yesteryear with an all analog design and a retro look. The glass front panel is inscribed with special McIntosh 70th Anniversary lettering.
McIntosh C70 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
The C70 features one 12AT7 and five 12AX7A vacuum tubes that are visible through a glass panel on the top cover. All control operations are done via knobs and rocker switches. Modern LED indicators will denote input selection and volume level. The C70 has seven inputs consisting of two balanced inputs, three unbalanced inputs, and one each of Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono inputs. For outputs, there are two pairs each of balanced and unbalanced connections.

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

  • Number of Channels
    2
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    0.08%
  • Frequency Response
    +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
    +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz
  • Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)
    16V RMS / 8V RMS
  • Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)
    900mV / 450mV
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
    0.45mV
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
    4.5mV
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)
    100dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)
    75dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)
    75dB
  • Voltage Gain (High Level)
    15dB
  • Voltage Gain (Moving Coil)
    60dB
  • Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet)
    40dB
  • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
    44K ohm, 22K ohm

CONNECTIVITY

  • Balanced Input
    2
  • Unbalanced Input
    3
  • Phono Input Moving Coil
    1 (adjustable)
  • Phono Input Moving Magnet
    1 (adjustable)
  • Upgradeable Digital Audio Module
    No
  • Digital Coaxial Input
    0
  • Digital Optical Input
    0
  • Digital MCT (DIN) Input
    0
  • Digital USB Input
    0
  • HDMI (ARC) Input
    0
  • Digital AES/EBU Input
    0
  • Balanced Fixed Output
    0
  • Balanced Variable Output
    2
  • Unbalanced Fixed Output
    0
  • Unbalanced Variable Output
    2
  • Headphone Output
    1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
  • Input Level Match
    No
  • Home Theater PassThru
    No
  • Unbalanced Analog Connector Type
    Premium gold-plated solid brass
  • Service Port
    0

CONTROL

  • Tone Controls
    Bass and Treble
  • Tone Bypass and Input Assign
    Tone Bypass: Yes
    Input Assign: No
  • RS232 Control Input
    No
  • Power Control Output
    2 Main, 2 Switched
  • Rear Panel Data Port
    5
  • Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
    Yes

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Multi-Chassis or Single
    Single, two layer
  • Output Meters
    No
  • Vacuum Tube or Solid State
    Vacuum Tube: (5) 12AX7A and (1) 12AT7
  • Power Consumption (On)
    50 Watts

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)
    17.5" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 18" (45.72cm)
  • Weight
    25 lbs (11.3kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    41.4 lbs (18.8kg)

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McIntosh C70 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

McIntosh C70 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

  • All analog design and a retro look
  • (5) 12AX7A and (1) 12AT7 vacuum tubes
  • Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono inputs