McIntosh C1100T and C1100C 2 Chassis Preamplifier(Pre-owned)
(Pre-owned)
*Original box
The C1100 is comprised of the C1100 Controller and the C1100 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Inside each, the left and right channels are electrically and mechanically isolated from each other to allow true dual mono operation - resulting in the ultimate stereo separation and sonic purity. The two units are connected together via a pair of specially designed, high performance umbilical cables that are shielded to prevent outside noise from leaking into the audio signal. While they are two separate units, when connected they act as one and are easy to control and operate from the included remote control or the C1100 Controller front panel. Both units’ chassis are comprised of polished stainless steel and hairline brushed black Titanium stainless steel, offering a new degree of richness and refinement.
All power control, data ports and external control connections are located in the C1100 Controller; the introduction of a dual microprocessor allows for an improved robustness of the control system. The C1100 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier houses the audio connections and circuitry, featuring a total of 12 analog inputs: 6 balanced, 4 unbalanced, plus adjustable loading Moving Magnet and Moving Coil phono inputs. For outputs, 2 sets of balanced and 2 sets of unbalanced connections provide flexibility in connecting to your amplifier. Twelve vacuum tubes (6 each of 12AX7a and 12AT7) power the tube preamplifier. Compared to the C1000 preamplifier which had 8 tubes, the additional 4 tubes in the C1100 lowers its dependency on any solid-state support. The amplifier circuit has much higher common mode rejection, so any noise introduced by interconnect cables is significantly reduced. For personal listening, the headphone jack features a higher output than any of our other preamplifiers, while Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) brings a new depth and spatiality to your music. The Home Theater Pass Through feature allows for seamless integration into your existing multi-channel home theater system.
The C1100 preamplifier employs fully balanced circuitry to match the level of performance achieved in any of our Quad Balanced amplifiers. With classic McIntosh black glass front panels, blue meters, knobs, stainless steel chassis, illuminated logos and custom machined brushed aluminum end caps, the C1100 makes a visual statement in addition to its audio prowess. It can be paired with a variety of McIntosh amplifiers, speakers, room correction devices, CD players, turntables, tuners and other source components to make a complete home audio system.
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
High Level: 0.005%
Phono: 0.05%
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
MAXIMUM VOLTS OUT (BALANCED / UNBALANCED)
20/10 V RMS
INPUT IMPEDANCE (BALANCED / UNBALANCED)
50K ohms, 25K ohms
PHONO VOLTAGE GAIN
Moving Magnet: 40dB
Moving Coil: 60dB
HIGH LEVEL VOLTAGE GAIN
To Main Output and Outputs 1 & 2: 15dB
To REC/FIXED Output: 0dB
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: 107dB
DUAL MONO POWER SUPPLY: Yes
DUAL MONO, FULLY BALANCED: Yes
CONNECTIVITY
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Yes 1/4", High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
Selectable headphone impedances of: 16 ohms - 40 ohms, 40 - 150 ohms, 150 - 600 ohms
INPUTS BALANCED: 6 Stereo
INPUTS UNBALANCED: 4 Stereo + 2 Phono
VARIABLE OUTPUTS BALANCED: 2 Stereo
VARIABLE OUTPUTS UNBALANCED: 2 Stereo
DIGITAL USB INPUT: 1 (for system update only)
DIGITAL COAXIAL INPUT: 0
DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT: 0
DIGITAL DIN (SACD) INPUT: 0
PHONO MOVING MAGNET: Yes, adjustable
PHONO MOVING COIL: Yes, adjustable
RECORD PROCESSOR LOOP: Yes
INPUT LEVEL MATCH: Yes, +/- 6dB
HOME THEATER PASS THROUGH: Yes
CONTROL
TONE CONTROLS: No
TONE BYPASS AND INPUT ASSIGN: No
RS232 CONTROL INPUT: Yes
POWER CONTROL OUTPUT: 1 Main, 2 Output, 4 Trigger
REAR PANEL DATA PORTS: Yes, 8
REAR PANEL IR SENSOR INPUT: Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTI-CHASSIS OR SINGLE
Multi Chassis (C1100C plus C1100T)
OUTPUT METERS
C1100C: No
C1100T: Yes
TUBE OR SOLID STATE
Tube, (6) 12AX7a and (6) 12AT7
ON, POWER CONSUMPTION: 75 watts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
Each chassis:
17.5" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 18" (45.7cm)
WEIGHT
C1100C: 27 lbs (12.3 kg)
C1100T: 25 lbs (11.3 kg)
SHIPPING WEIGHT
C1100C: 43.5 lbs (19.7 kg)
C1100T: 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg)