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C30

Name: McIntosh C30
Brand: McIntosh

McIntosh

C Series Series

AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$1,699

About the C30

The McIntosh C30 is a 2-channel solid-state preamplifier that offers a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. It features a total harmonic distortion of 0.007% and provides gain options of 62dB for moving magnet (MM) inputs and 22dB for line inputs. The input sensitivity is 2mV for MM and 200mV for line inputs. The signal-to-noise ratio is 90dB for MM and 100dB for line inputs. The C30 includes a five-band equalizer, which enhances its versatility in audio settings. It is built with 15 ICs, 66 FETs, 28 transistors, and 91 diodes. The dimensions are 406 x 138 x 353mm, and it weighs 8.2kg. Less than 2000 units were produced, making it a sought-after piece among collectors and audiophiles.

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