McIntosh Laboratory Preamp/Controller Sets New Standard

C200's Dual-Chassis Design Isolates Audio Signals, Eliminating Distortion And Noise

31-May-01

McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader in home entertainment systems for over 50 years, highlighted the C200 Stereo Preamplifier/Controller at Home Entertainment 2001 at the Hilton New York Hotel. Representing McIntosh engineering at its finest, the C200 is a successor to the C100 Preamplifier/Controller, and employs a balanced design with separate chassis for total isolation of the audio signal.With fully-balanced circuitry from input to output, the C200 Stereo Preamplifier/Controller is packaged into two separate chassis, completely isolating audio signals from power and switching activities, resulting in extended dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. The C200's preamplifier section accepts all of the audio signal inputs. The controller section includes the user controls, all of the digital control circuits, and the IR remote control circuitry. The power transformer within the controller is double-shielded for even greater noise isolation. Key C200 features include Variable Rate Volume control using a new two-stage digitally controlled attenuator and menu-based input selection. A 12-character blue vacuum fluorescent display shows input selection, the volume level in decibels or percentages, and menu selections.The C200 offers 11 source selections including separate MM and MC phono stages, and includes ultra-precise (0.5 percent) metal film resistors and one-percent polypropylene capacitors for phono equalization. There are three balanced inputs, eight unbalanced inputs, balanced and unbalanced tape loops, and three stereo outputs (one main and two switched). The innovative programmable source trim matches levels on all inputs so that one source is not dramatically louder than another. Additional features that distinguish the C200 include:- Serial data output ports- Remote power control (two main, two switched)- Discrete output stage- Gold plated input and output jacks- Connector for external IR sensor- Headphone jackThe C200 Preamplifier/Controller is available now at a suggested price of $7,000.For more information about McIntosh Laboratory, visit www.mcintoshlabs.com.

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