McIntosh C46 Series Stereo Preamplifier Trade-In

McIntosh C46 Series Stereo Preamplifier Trade-In

With eight source input selections, one of them a balanced input, all fully assignable and programmable, plus separate processor loops for both listen and record sections and enough outputs, both balanced and unbalanced, to drive multiple amplifiers, the C46 Preamplifier is a control center that can easily coordinate even the most complex audio system.

Sonic integrity is enhanced through use of digital logic controlled electromagnetic switches which provide the most reliable, lowest distortion signal switching in existence. Master volume control is accomplished through an ultra-precision digitally controlled attenuator, enhanced with Variable Rate Volume circuitry and adjusted through an optical rotary encoder that results in resolution and tracking accuracy within 0.5 dB. The exclusive McIntosh equalization circuitry allows “tailoring” the sonic performance over 8 frequency bands and a separate programmable bypass control totally eliminates the equalizer from the signal path when not in use.

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