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C47

Name: McIntosh C47
Brand: McIntosh

McIntosh

C Series Series

AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsDACsDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$3,200

About the C47

The C47 is known for its classic McIntosh design, including a black glass front panel, rotary knobs, and brushed aluminum end caps. It offers extensive connectivity options, including two balanced and three unbalanced analog inputs, plus one moving coil and one moving magnet phono input. The digital inputs include two optical, one coaxial, one USB, and one MCT port for SACD/CD transports. The preamp supports DSD64, DSD128, and DSD256 files via the USB input and can decode PCM signals up to 32-bit/384kHz. It also features a 32-bit/384kHz DAC for high-resolution audio reproduction. The C47 includes bass and treble tone controls, a Home Theater Pass Through feature, and McIntosh's proprietary Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD) technology for enhanced headphone listening. It is compatible with Roon Tested for seamless integration with Roon music management software.

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