Type: 2-channel solid-state preamplifier with built-in DAC and phono stage
Total Inputs: 12 (7 analog, 5 digital)
Analog Inputs: 2 balanced XLR and 3 unbalanced RCA (fully assignable), plus Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono inputs
Digital Inputs: 2 optical, 1 coaxial (up to 24-bit/192kHz), 1 USB (up to 32-bit/384kHz), and 1 MCT input
DSD/DXD Support: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DXD 352.8kHz, and DXD 384kHz via USB
SACD Playback: MCT input provides a secure, custom DSD connection to the McIntosh MCT450 SACD/CD transport
Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz-20kHz; +0, -3dB from 10Hz-100kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB (line)
Output: 2.5V (Pre Out), 8V (Pre Out Max)
Tone Controls: Bass and treble controls
Headphone Output: Includes McIntosh’s Headphone Crossfeed Director technology
Additional Features: Home Theater Pass Through, all inputs available at all times regardless of assignment, outputs redesigned for easier bi-amping
Construction: Black glass front panel, illuminated logo, brushed aluminum end caps
Dimensions: 17.5" W x 6" H x 18" D
Weight: Approx. 22.9 lbs (10.4kg)
Condition: Excellent
Includes: Original box
Summary: Up for sale is a McIntosh C47 preamplifier, in excellent condition and complete with the original box. Built to handle nearly any source, the C47 pairs a high-quality digital section with 7 analog inputs, including dedicated Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono stages for turntable use. USB playback supports high-resolution PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD up to DSD256, while a dedicated MCT input allows a secure DSD connection to a McIntosh SACD transport. McIntosh’s Headphone Crossfeed Director adds an extra sense of dimension for headphone listening, and bass and treble tone controls let you fine-tune any source. Home Theater Pass Through makes it easy to integrate into a multichannel system. Finished with McIntosh’s iconic black glass front panel, illuminated logo, and brushed aluminum end caps, the C47 is a versatile, feature-rich preamplifier that delivers McIntosh’s signature smooth, dynamic sound. Shows excellent condition with no notable wear.
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