The McIntosh C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier offers a luxurious audio experience for listeners who demand refinement and flexibility. Powered by 12AX7A tubes and featuring McIntosh’s latest digital advancements, the C2800 ensures music sounds detailed, rich, and natural. With multiple analog and digital inputs, advanced phono stages, and a dedicated headphone amplifier, the C2800 fits seamlessly into both pure audio and home theatre systems.
Key Features
- Vacuum tube preamplifier delivering classic McIntosh sonic character
- Eight analog inputs including two balanced and two phono inputs
- Built-in high-resolution DAC with support up to DSD512 and 24-bit/192kHz PCM
- Customizable phono input settings for MM and MC cartridges
- Home Theatre Pass Through for integration into larger systems
- High Drive headphone amplifier with adjustable impedance
- Elegant glass front panel with illuminated logo and meters
Why Buy
The McIntosh C2800 stands at the crossroads of timeless tube warmth and modern digital clarity. It’s an audiophile-grade control centre that enhances every note, every nuance, no matter what you’re listening to.
- True vacuum tube sound with advanced digital integration
- Exceptional versatility for analog and digital sources
- Legendary McIntosh build quality and iconic design
Product Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Vacuum Tube Preamplifier |
| Model | C2800 |
| Manufacturer | McIntosh |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Audio | |
| Frequency Response | +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 100dB (line), 85dB (phono) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.03% |
| Channel Separation | ≥ 95dB |
| Phono Input Support | Moving Magnet, Moving Coil (adjustable settings) |
| Connectivity | |
| Analog Inputs | 2 Balanced (XLR), 4 Unbalanced (RCA) |
| Phono Inputs | 1 MM, 1 MC (both adjustable) |
| Digital Inputs | 2 Optical, 2 Coaxial, 1 USB, 1 MCT (proprietary) |
| Outputs | 3 Balanced (XLR), 3 Unbalanced (RCA) |
| Headphone Output | 6.35mm (1/4") jack with adjustable impedance |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Powered | No |
| Features | |
| Home Theatre Pass Through | Yes |
| Tone Controls | Yes (bass and treble) |
| DAC Capabilities | 32-bit/192kHz PCM, DSD512 (USB) |
| Headphone Amplifier | High Drive with adjustable impedance |
| Control Ports | Power Control In/Out, Data Ports, RS232 |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Front Panel | Glass with backlit McIntosh logo and meters |
| Chassis Material | Steel with black and brushed aluminum accents |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.5" x 7.6" x 18" (44.45cm x 19.3cm x 45.7cm) |
| Weight | 28 lbs (12.7 kg) |
| Tubes | 4 x 12AX7A |
| In the Box | |
| Included Accessories | Remote control, Power cable, Owner’s manual |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty Period | 3 Years (upon registration) |
| Customer Support Info | Contact McIntosh directly or through authorized dealer |