McIntosh C220

SOLD $3,500.00

ARP 2012

• One Owner

• Excellent Condition

• Remote Control

• MM + MC Valve Phono Stage

• New Electro-Harmonix Tubes

• Original Double Shipping Box

• Made In U.S.A.

Product Information

Manufacturer's Website

The C220 is so advanced that it even lets you trim every input level to better match each source you have in your system with different outputs more accurately. Without a doubt, this is by far the best sounding and most advanced Pre-Amplifier you can buy for under $5K in my opinion.

Looks even better at night. Turn up the volume and let the good times roll.

The amazing quality of components is second to none.

This is the reason why McIntosh is the biggest name in Vacuum Tube Hi-Fi today. The performance for the price is not only industry leading when you consider the brilliant smooth and dynamic Line Stage but when you also factor in the amazing Vacuum Tube Phono Stage, it makes this whole deal even sweeter.

Uses 2 x 12AX7 Vacuum Tubes for the Phono Stage.

New Electro-Harmonix Gold Pins are installed.

Sounds amazing with MM and also MC Cartridges!

I have tried this unit on the Phono Stage with the Ortofon Rondo Bronze MC with only 0.5mV output and the gain was more than enough to blow you out of the room without even trying. The overall Phono performance was staggering, if you love your vinyl collection then you will want this Pre-Amplifier in your system. I am so impressed I would class it's performance equal to a $2,000.00 separate Vacuum Tube Phono Stage.

The Line Stage uses 2 x 12AX7 Vacuum Tubes.

New Electro-Harmonix Gold Pins are installed.

Clear and dynamic with that vacuum tube smoothness.

The classis McIntosh Green LED Tube Glow can be turned On / Off for that retro Vacuum Tube look that was ever popular in the 60's.

The slotted ventilation in the top panel gives you a clear view of what makes this unit so special.

You are blessed with one pair of BAL outputs as well as 2 pairs of BAL Inputs along with all the standard S/E stuff. Outrageous value for the price.

 

New Tubes

4 x Electro-Harmonix 12AX7 Vacuum Tubes

 

Remote Control & Owner's Manual.

 

The C220 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier possesses all the flexibility modern systems require while maintaining the highest-quality two-channel performance. All signal switching is done electromagnetically with switch contacts sealed inside glass cylinders filled with an inert gas. Locating these switches adjacent to the input/output jacks virtually eliminates crosstalk, and their sealed construction guarantees trouble-free operation.

The C220 allows for electronic, independent level adjustment for each of the eight source inputs via the front panel or remote control. Channel balance is electronically adjusted and stored in memory. A moving magnet phono stage incorporates time-proven 12AX7 Vacuum Tubes, for simplicity and superior performance. Low-distortion bass and treble controls, invaluable for older recordings, provide a wide range of tonal adjustment and may be bypassed when not needed.