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McIntosh preamplifiers

Preamplifiers

The preamplifier is the brain that connects all your home audio components together. Offered in both solid state and vacuum tube designs, all McIntosh preamplifiers are easy to operate, flexible, and offer the highest level of audio performance available.

The rear panel of any McIntosh preamplifier features an enormous number of connections to accommodate all of your home audio needs.

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  • McIntosh C12000 Solid State and Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

    C12000 2-Channel Solid State and Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

    • Includes our Hybrid Drive™ technology that uses the best of vacuum tubes and solid state to produce the best sound performance
    • Separate audio & control sections
    • 12 analog inputs including 2 configurable phono inputs
    • Offers both solid state and vacuum tube output
    • Fully balanced circuitry

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  • McIntosh C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

    C2800 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

    • 16 inputs: 7 analog, 2 phono, 7 digital
    • 4 Vacuum Tubes: (3) 12AX7A and (1) 12AT7
    • Dedicated Subwoofer output
    • Controllable by McIntosh Connect app
    • Includes Processor Loop
    • Supports 24-bit/192kHz and DSD512 files
    • Roon Tested

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  • McIntosh C22 Preamplifier Mk V

    C22 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Mk V

    • 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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  • McIntosh C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

    C8 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

    • 5 analog inputs (1 balanced, 2 unbalanced, 2 phono)
    • (4) 12AX7a vacuum tubes
    • High Drive headphone amplifier
    • Optional dealer installed upgrade to DA2 Digital Audio Module available

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  • McIntosh C55 Preamplifier

    C55 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier

    • 16 inputs: 7 analog, 2 phono, 7 digital
    • Dedicated Subwoofer output
    • Controllable by McIntosh Connect app
    • Includes Processor Loop and 8-band analog equalizer
    • Supports 24-bit/192kHz and DSD512 files
    • Roon Tested

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  • McIntosh C49 Preamplifier

    C49 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier

    • 13 inputs (7 analog and 6 digital)
    • Supports up to DSD256 files
    • Comes with DA1 Digital Audio Module installed
    • Optional dealer installed upgrade to DA2 Digital Audio Module available

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  • McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier

    MP100 2-Channel Solid State Phono Preamplifier

    • Moving Coil & Moving Magnet inputs
    • Analog outputs + USB for ripping to computer

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  • McIntosh C2700 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

    C2700 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

    • 16 inputs (9 analog + 7 digital)
    • (5) 12AX7A and (1) 12AT7 vacuum tubes
    • Supports up to DSD512 files
    • Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed

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  • McIntosh C53 Preamplifier

    C53 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier

    • 16 inputs (9 analog + 7 digital)
    • 8 band analog equalizer
    • Supports up to DSD512 files
    • Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed

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