McIntosh - C30 Preamplifier
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McIntosh • C30 • Excellent Condition • High End Stereo Preamplifier • Phono Stage
Sublime and legendary McIntosh C30 stereo preamplifier.
Purchased in 2019, fully recapped.
Very rare for sale in this magnificent condition..
Cosmetically outstanding, new glass front panel replaced in 2020 ($400)
In perfect working order.
Considered one of the best solid-state McIntosh preamplifiers, but above all the best phono stage of all McIntosh from this vintage period.
Remarkable musicality and dynamics, the C30 deserves to drive an amp or bi-amp setup that matches its exceptional qualities (Threshold, AudioResearch, Phase Linear, Krell, Cary, Carver…)
New illuminated glass front, iconic to the brand in fantastic condition, no bubbles.
5-band equalizer.
Original wooden case with its sliders.
Massive solid brass decoupling spikes.
Manufactured from 1985 to 1987, the golden age of HiFi.
The C30 numbering is somewhat confusing because it is a newer unit than the C31V, C32 and C33 models.
Its design and features are very similar to the C34V, but without amplifier control.
In fact, this is a strength: with its simpler, more direct circuitry the C30 is more transparent and quieter than the C34V.
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.007%
• Gain: 62 dB (MM), 22 dB (Line)
• Input sensitivity: 2 mV (MM), 200 mV (Line)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB (MM), 100 dB (Line)
• Output: 10 V (Pre-out Max)
• Semiconductors: 28 x transistors - 66 x FET - 15 x IC - 91 x diodes
• Dimensions: 406 x 138 x 353 mm
• Weight: 11 kg with the wooden case
McIntosh • C30 • Excellent Condition • High End Stereo Preamplifier • Phono Stage
Sublime and legendary McIntosh C30 stereo preamplifier.
Purchased in 2019, fully recapped.
Very rare for sale in this magnificent condition..
Cosmetically outstanding, new glass front panel replaced in 2020 ($400)
In perfect working order.
Considered one of the best solid-state McIntosh preamplifiers, but above all the best phono stage of all McIntosh from this vintage period.
Remarkable musicality and dynamics, the C30 deserves to drive an amp or bi-amp setup that matches its exceptional qualities (Threshold, AudioResearch, Phase Linear, Krell, Cary, Carver…)
New illuminated glass front, iconic to the brand in fantastic condition, no bubbles.
5-band equalizer.
Original wooden case with its sliders.
Massive solid brass decoupling spikes.
Manufactured from 1985 to 1987, the golden age of HiFi.
The C30 numbering is somewhat confusing because it is a newer unit than the C31V, C32 and C33 models.
Its design and features are very similar to the C34V, but without amplifier control.
In fact, this is a strength: with its simpler, more direct circuitry the C30 is more transparent and quieter than the C34V.
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.007%
• Gain: 62 dB (MM), 22 dB (Line)
• Input sensitivity: 2 mV (MM), 200 mV (Line)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB (MM), 100 dB (Line)
• Output: 10 V (Pre-out Max)
• Semiconductors: 28 x transistors - 66 x FET - 15 x IC - 91 x diodes
• Dimensions: 406 x 138 x 353 mm
• Weight: 11 kg with the wooden case
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
McIntosh
Model
C30
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
2
Includes
+ Extra item (see description), Case
Weight
11 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
14 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
35 cm
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