Designed for discerning audiophiles, our C22 stereo tube preamplifier, inspired by the legendary McIntosh C22, delivers rich, warm, and detailed audio to elevate your home listening experience.
Equipped with 2pcs 12AX7 and 4pcs 12AT7 vacuum tubes, outputs full-bodied natural sound, ensures long-term durable stable performance and outstanding gain amplification
Adopts famous American R-rock output transformer, paired with heavy-duty precise regulated power supply to achieve ultra-stable working status
Features exclusive Air-Pire technology to optimize heat dissipation for better thermal management
Hand-picked high-quality components identical to the original reference model, including German WIMA capacitors, Japan ELZZ potentiometers, Philips capacitors and Italy AV resistors
Comes with fully independent MM/MC phono input to support vinyl turntable playback directly
Supports both balanced and unbalanced audio input, with 110V/220V manually adjustable voltage to fit US local power standards
Showcasing a timeless premium retro hi-fi aesthetic, the C22 preamp features matte black metal top cover, brushed aluminum front panel and iconic glowing green display, adding a classic high-end atmosphere to your living room, dedicated listening room or home studio. The solid 11kg all-metal chassis eliminates unwanted resonance to preserve audio purity, and the fully isolated rear I/O panel provides balanced XLR outputs, multiple line inputs and dedicated phono ports to connect all your audio sources. With total harmonic distortion as low as 0.8%, signal to noise ratio over 100dB, and perfectly flat frequency response of +0/-0.5dB across 20Hz to 20KHz, this preamplifier reveals every tiny nuance hidden in your vinyl records, CD collections and high-res streaming files, bringing you as close as possible to the original live performance of the artists. This professional grade vacuum tube preamp is designed to pair perfectly with any high fidelity power amplifier to build your dream top-tier home audio system.
Product Name: C22 Stereophonic Preamplifier
Vacuum Tube Model: 2x12AX7, 4x12AT7
Input Impedance: Balanced 44K ohms, Unbalanced 22K ohm
Voltage Gain: 15dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz (+0, – 0.5dB)
Harmonic Distortion: 0.8%
Signal to Noise Ratio: ≥100dB
Input Sensitivity: Balanced 900mv, Unbalanced 450mv
Power Supply: 110V / 220V (manually adjustable)
Net Weight: 11kg
Note: This is a professional audiophile bile duct preamplifier, required to match with a power amplifier for normal use
Weight
16 kg
Dimensions
55 × 52 × 25 cm
Voltage
110V, 220V
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