{"product_id":"mcintosh-c8-vacuum-tube-preamplifier-w-box-excellent","title":"McIntosh C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier w Box EXCELLENT","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcIntosh C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier w Box EXCELLENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\/Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e McIntosh C8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-Channel vacuum tube preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four 12AX7A vacuum tubes housed in protective cages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 balanced (XLR), 2 unbalanced (RCA), plus 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet phono input with adjustable loading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 balanced, 2 unbalanced (one configurable as subwoofer output)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Upgrade Path:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional dealer-installed DA2 Digital Audio Module (Quad Balanced 32-bit DAC) adds coax, optical, USB, MCT, and HDMI ARC digital inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e +0\/-0.5dB from 20Hz–20kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Volts Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16V RMS balanced, 8V RMS unbalanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95dB (high level), 80dB (MM), 75dB (MC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Amp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in High Drive headphone amplifier, 1\/4\" jack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Named inputs, bass\/treble tone controls, Power Control ports, Home Theater Pass Through, user-selectable Auto Off after 30 minutes of inactivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-chassis industrial design, polished stainless steel top, black glass front panel with silver trim, illuminated logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.28\" W x 7.625\" H x 16.25\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 18 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp for sale is a McIntosh C8 vacuum tube preamplifier, in excellent condition and complete with the original box. Powered by four 12AX7A tubes in classic protective cages, the C8 delivers McIntosh's signature warm, musical, analog sound alongside genuine flexibility, with balanced and unbalanced analog inputs plus dedicated Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono stages for turntable use. It's also digital-ready, with an optional dealer-installed DA2 module available to add high-resolution digital inputs down the road. A built-in headphone amplifier, adjustable tone controls, and full custom-integration support round out the feature set. Finished with McIntosh's iconic black glass front panel, illuminated logo, and a polished stainless steel chassis, the C8 is as visually striking as it is sonically engaging. A great tube-based preamplifier for anyone building or upgrading a serious two-channel system. 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