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About the C45
The McIntosh C45 is a premium audio control center that combines traditional analog design with modern multichannel capabilities. It features a built-in moving-magnet phono preamp, 8 stereo RCA inputs (one switchable between phono and line level), 2 XLR inputs, and support for both 2-channel stereo and 6-channel multichannel operation. The unit includes a precision digitally-controlled attenuator system with 0.1dB tracking accuracy, adjustable input level trimming, tone controls, and a dedicated headphone amplifier. According to Stereophile, the C45 offers excellent transparency and ease of use, sitting between the Bel Canto Pre6 and McCormack MAP-1 in both price and performance. The unit was manufactured from 2003 to 2009.
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