McIntosh Labs C48 Audio Preamplifier

With unprecedented flexibility and control, C48 redefines what a value preamp should be. Moving coil and Moving Magnet Phono sections combine with assignable digital inputs in the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary music sources. Dedicated USB input allows access to computer sourced music. Five band programmable tone controls allow personalized music correction.

C48 Features

0.5% Phono EQ Yes

All 1% Metal Film Resistors Yes

Balanced Single Ended

Balanced Input 2

Balanced Outputs 2 Switched

Balanced Record No

Blue Display for Vol & Input Select 22 Character Alpha Numeric

Chassis Cover Panels Inverted Stainless Steel

Circuit Design Semiconductor

Data Output Ports Yes

Dimensions H x W x D 6” (15.24cm) x 17 1/2” (44.45cm) x 18” (45.72cm)

Electromagnetic Input Switching Yes

Equalizer 5 Band, Room, Programable by Input

Ext. IR Sensor Jack Yes

Extra Wide Dynamic Range 8VRMS out, 16VRMS Balanced

Front Panel Styling New

Gold Connectors Yes

Headphone Out Yes. 1/4"

HT Pass-Thru Yes

Input Level Match Yes

Input Sources 8 Programmable + USB

IR Remote Control Yes

Lighting LED Fiber Optic

List. & Rec. Switching Listen Onlt

MC Phono Yes, Adjustable Impedance

MM Phono Yes, Adjustable Loading

Optical Controlled, 213 Step, Volume Attenuator Yes; 2 Stage Precision Divider, + 0.05dB

Output Meters None

Processor Loop None

Pwr Amp or Acc "ON" Outputs Three

Pwr Strip "ON" Out 2

Regulated Power Supply Yes

Shielded Power Transformer R-Core

Soft Mute Yes

Ultra Low Distortion 0.002