Owner`s manual

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Performance Features
· Dual Chassis
Dual-chassis design completely separates all power supply,
microprocessor and control circuits from the pure audio cir-
cuits for total noise isolation.
· Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs/Outputs
Three balanced high level inputs, three balanced main out-
puts and one balanced tape output. are provided.
Eight un-
balanced inputs, three unbalanced outputs as well as listen
and record processor loops are included.
· Precision Tracking Volume Control
Volume levels are controlled by a microprocessor controlled
logarithmic attenuator with a tracking accuracy of 0.1dB.
Levels change in 213 individual 0.5dB steps.
· Precision Volume Display
The front panel digital Volume display indicates the pream-
plifier gain in dB or percentage of available volume.
· Precision Parts
Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors and
polypropylene capacitors are used throughout.
· Ultra Low Distortion
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.002%. Music is
amplified with total transparency and accuracy.
· Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Input
Separate shielded precision RIAA phono preamplifier for
low output moving coil phono cartridges, utilizes two
double mu metal shielded, silver wire, step-up transformers.
Precision RIAA phono preamplifier for moving magnet car-
tridges.
· Full featured Remote Control
Full featured Remote Control is included that will allow
complete control of all front panel controls and switches.
· Power Control Output
A Power Control connection for convenient turn on of
McIntosh power amplifiers and accessories is included.
Safety Instructions cont,
Introduction and Performance Features
Never spill liquids into the equipment through enclosure
openings.
20. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
Repair of Equipment:
21. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to a qualified service personnel under the fol-
lowing conditions:
A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged,
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the equipment,
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water,
D. The equipment does not operate normally by follow-
ing the operating instructions contained within this
owners manual. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as an im-
proper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its nor-
mal operation,
E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in any
way,
F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance - this indicates a need for service.
22. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other service should be re-
ferred to qualified service personnel.
23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-
vice technician has used replacement parts specified by
McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
24. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating con-
dition.
Introduction
The McIntosh C100 Preamplifier/Controller is without
question the finest audio preamplifier ever created. No de-
sign compromises were allowed in the quest for a preampli-
fier with absolute accuracy, total sonic purity and virtual
elimination of distortion and audible noise. For those who
have been searching for their Last Preamplifier, your
search is over.