Tube Preamplifier

C2200
Owner’s Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
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 The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an
within an equilateral triangle, is in- equilateral triangle is intended to
tended to alert the user to the presence alert the user to the presence of im-
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” portant operating and maintenance
within the product’s enclosure that may (servicing) instructions in the litera-
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute ture accompanying the appliance.
a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or
RAIN OR MOISTURE. back. No user serviceable parts inside.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

INSTRUCTIONS! manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
1. Read these instructions. injury from tip-over.
2. Keep these instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
3. Heed all warnings. when unused for long periods of time.
4. Follow all instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding equipment.
type plug has two blades and a third grounding 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord
provided for your safety. If the provided plug plug from the a.c. receptacle.
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
for replacement of the obsolete outlet. remain readily operable.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

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 Thank You Table of Contents
Your decision to own this McIntosh C2200 Tube Preampli- Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2
fier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3
listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedica- Technical Assistance and Customer Service ..................... 3
tion to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many Table of Contents .............................................................. 3
years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Important Information ....................................................... 4
Please take a short time to read the information in this Connector Information ...................................................... 4
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all Introduction ....................................................................... 5
the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Performance Features ....................................................... 5
Dimensions ........................................................................ 6
Please Take A Moment Installation ........................................................................ 7
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer Connections
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or Rear Panel Connections ..................................................... 8
future service. The spaces below have been provided for How to Connect for Power Control ................................... 9
you to record that information: How to Connect for Audio and Data Control................... 10
How to Connect for Pass Thru Mode .............................. 11
Serial Number: How to Connect for a Second Room ................................ 12
Purchase Date: Front Panel Features
Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-buttons,
Dealer Name: and Switches .................................................................... 13
Setup
Technical Assistance How to Operate the Setup Mode ...................................... 14
Default Settings ................................................................ 14
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh Display Brightness ........................................................... 14
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with Input Trim Level .............................................................. 15
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be Re-Title Inputs ................................................................. 15
part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional Power Control Triggers .................................................... 16
help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive tech- Auto Tone ......................................................................... 16
nical assistance for all McIntosh products at: Pass Thru Mode ............................................................... 17
Power On Option ............................................................. 17
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. Remote Control Selection ................................................ 17
2 Chambers Street Firmware Version ............................................................. 18
Binghamton, New York 13903 Operation
Phone: 607-723-1545 How to Operate the C2200 .............................................. 19
Fax: 607-723-3636 Remote Control Push-buttons .......................................... 22
Customer Service How to Operate by Remote Control ................................. 23
Additional Information
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of Technical Description ....................................................... 24
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return Specifications ................................................................... 26
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as- Packing Instruction .......................................................... 27
sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service Department at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917

Copyright 2003 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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 Important Information Connector Information
1. The C2200 uses Vacuum Tubes for amplifying the audio XLR Connectors
signal. The C2200 is designed to have only qualified
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input
Service Personnel perform any part(s) replacement
including all the vacuum tubes.
and Output Connectors on the C2200. Refer to the diagram
2. For additional information on Audio Connections, refer to for connection:
the Owner’s Manual(s) for the component(s). PIN 1: Shield/Ground Pin 2
3. Connecting Cables and Connectors are available from the PIN 2: + Input Pin 1
McIntosh Parts Department: PIN 3: - Input Pin 3
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini Power Control and Trigger Connectors
phone plug on each end. The C2200’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt sig-
4. The Main AC Power going to the C2200 and any other nal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini
McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the
phone plug to connect to the Positive
system components are connected together. When the
C2200 and other McIntosh Components are in their
Power Control Input on other N/C
Standby Power Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuitry McIntosh Components.
Ground
inside each component is active and communication is
occurring between them. Failure to do so could result in Data Port Connector
malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal The C2200’s Data Port Output provides Remote Control
operations. Signals. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini
5. Up to four Sensors can be wired in parallel for Remote phone plug to connect to the Data Data Signal
Control of the C2200 from other rooms. Port Inputs on McIntosh Source
6. Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be N/C
Units.
mixed. For example, you may connect signal sources to Ground
Unbalanced Inputs and send signals from the Balanced
Outputs. You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced
Outputs simultaneously, connected to different Power
Amplifiers.
7. A McIntosh Power Controller may be added to the C2200 to
provide AC Power Switching to components that do not
have Power Control Connections. See your McIntosh
Dealer for additional information.
8. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Decibels and
“dB” is the abbreviation.
9. The PHONO Circuitry uses four Vacuum Tubes. Those tubes
are only Powered-On (glow coming from the tubes) when
the AUX Input is re-titled to PHONO in the Setup Mode.
Refer to page 15 “Re-Titled Inputs” for additional
information.

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 Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction
The McIntosh C2200 Tube Preamplifier is without question • Precision Parts
the finest Audio Tube Preamplifier ever created. No design Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used
compromises were allowed in the quest for a Tube Pream- throughout.
plifier with absolute accuracy, total sonic purity and virtual
elimination of distortion and audible noise. For those who
• Low Distortion
have been searching for their “Last Tube Preamplifier”,
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%. Music is
your search is over.
amplified with total transparency and accuracy.
Performance Features
• Moving Magnet Phono Input
• Balanced Inputs and Outputs There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet
Four balanced high level Inputs and three balanced Outputs Cartridges.
are provided.
• Multichannel Pass Thru Mode
• Precision Tracking Volume Control The Input Assignable, Automatic Pass Thru Mode allows
Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision the C2200 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System
Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking ac- for DVD-Audio, SACD and Home Theater. The Left and
curacy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 214 individual 0.5dB Right Channels of the C2200 become the two front chan-
steps. nels, simply by turning on the Multichannel Processor.

• Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection • Remote Control

The C2200 Tube Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Con- The C2200 includes a Remote Control that allows remote
trol Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control operation of the Front Panel Controls and Push-buttons.
rotation.
• Optional External Sensor Input
• Tone Control with Assignable Bypass There are provisions for connecting External Sensors,
The Bass and Treble Control Circuit Elements can be re- which allows for enjoyment of your McIntosh System from
moved from the Signal Path of any selected input. other room(s) in your home via the Remote Control.

• Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display • Output Switching

The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Source Front panel Output Push-buttons control two Switched Out-
Selection, Volume and Balance Levels. Setup Mode Selec- puts that allow sending signals to two separate Power Am-
tions and Adjustments are also displayed. The display inten- plifiers.
sity is fully adjustable.
• Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment
• Electromagentic Input Switching with Level Trim A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of
Adjustment and Title Reassignment McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Ac-
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic cessories is included. Three of the Power Control Ouputs
Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.
noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the
C2200 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt
changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. There
is also a Record Monitor function for checking the progress
of a recording. Any of the eight Inputs can have their Input
Title reassigned to match the sources in the system.

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 Dimensions

Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best
location for your C2200. There is additional information on
the next page pertaining to installing the C2200 into cabi-
nets.
17-1/2"
44.45cm

Front View of the C2200 7 -1/8" 7 -5/8"

18.10cm 19.37cm

17"
43.18cm

Rear View of the C2200 6 -5/16"

16.03cm

13 -1/4"
33.66cm

16-3/16"
41.43cm
15-1/2"
39.37cm

Side View of the C2200

3/16" 6-1/2"
0.48cm 16.51cm

13/16"
2.06cm 10-1/2" 2"
26.67cm 5.08cm

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 Installation

Installation
The C2200 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, stand- inches (5.08cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the
ing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on each side of the A/V Control
of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be Center, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 19-1/2
removed from the bottom of the C2200 when it is custom inches (49.53cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-1/8
installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the inch (2.9cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clear-
mounting screws should be retained for possible future use ance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting
if the C2200 is removed from the custom installation and shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.
used free standing. The required
panel cutout, ventilation cutout
and unit dimensions are shown. 17-1/16"
Always provide adequate 43.34cm
ventilation for your C2200. Cool
operation ensures the longest
possible operating life for any C2200
electronic instrument. Do not Front Panel 6 -5/8"
install the C2200 directly above Custom Cabinet 16.83cm
a heat generating component Cutout
such as a high powered ampli-
fier. If all the components are
installed in a single cabinet, a Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
quiet running ventilation fan can
Cabinet 2"
be a definite asset in maintaining Front 5.08cm
all the system components at the Panel
coolest possible operating tem-
Opening for
perature. Ventilation
A custom cabinet installation
should provide the following C2200
minimum spacing dimensions for Side View in a
Partially Open
cool operation. Allow at least 2
Custom Cabinet
Enclosed Custom Cabinet

Ventilaton Fan
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support Chassis
Warm Air
Shelf 5-3/4" Spacers
Output 14.61cm

Other Component
in Enclosed 6-1/2"
Custom Cabinet 16.51cm

C2200
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support Shelf in Cutout 12" 13-1/4"
30.48cm 33.66cm
Custom Cabinet Opening
for
Ventilation
C2200
Side View
in Enclosed
Custom Cabinet

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

10-1/2"
Chassis
26.67cm
Cool Air Spacers
Input
Notes: Center the Cutout Horitzonally on unit.
For purposes of clarity, the above
Ventilaton Fan illustration is not drawn to scale.

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 Rear Panel Connections

Unbalanced MAIN OUT- TAPE/REC OUT- VCR, SAT, DVD and CD Bal-
PUTS contain the program PUTS contain anced INPUTS accept high
signals at all times. The Un- RECord Out Signals level program source signals
balanced 1 and 2 OUTPUTS
contain the program signals
and turn On/Off with the
Front Panel OUTPUTS 1 and
2 Push-buttons

Balanced MAIN OUTPUTS TAPE/REC, VCR, SAT, DVD, Gound connection

contain the program signals CD, CD2 and TUNER unbal- for turntables
at all times. The Balanced 1 anced INPUTS accept high
and 2 OUTPUTS and can be level program source signals
switched On/Off with the
Front Panel OUTPUTS 1 and
2 Push-buttons

Connect the POWER CONTROL/TRIG- The EXTernal PH/AUX accepts high

power cord to a GERS Outputs send Turn-On SENSOR Jack level program source sig-
live AC outlet. signals to other components permits the con- nals or signals from a
Refer to informa- connected to the C2200. The nection of a Moving Magnet Phono
tion on the back MAIN Jack sends the signal McIntosh IR Sen- Cartridge. The SETUP
panel of the when the C2200 is switched sor for remote feature determines
C2200 to deter- On. The 1 and 2 Jacks send operation whether the Input Jacks
mine the correct the signal when the OUT- are set for AUX or
voltage PUTS 1 and 2 Push-buttons PHONO
are active. The ACCessory
Main Fuse holder, Jack is for sending the signal PASS THRU Power DATA PORTS send
refer to information to McIntosh Source Compo- Control input receives control signals to
on the back panel of nents. The SETUP Feature in a Turn-On signal compatible source
the C2200 to deter- the C2200 allows the ACC, 1 from a McIntosh components and allow
mine the correct and 2 Power Control Jacks to Home Theater Con- Remote Control op-
fuse size and rating be re-assigned to Switch On troller eration
when the desired Input Source
is selected.

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 How to Connect for Power Control

How to Connect for Power Control

The four Power Control Jacks have default settings as ex- on the McIntosh CD Player.
plained on page 8. The hookup example below utilizing the 2. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh CD Player
default settings. If you wish to use any one of the three as- Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In Jack
signable Power Control Outputs as a dedicated Trigger in- on the McIntosh Tuner.
stead, connect that Component Source Unit’s Power Control 3. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Tuner
Input to the desired Trigger Output (A, B, or C). The de- Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control Jack on
fault setting in the C2200 Setup needs to be changed to the McIntosh Power Control.
match the new Power Control Connection. 4. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 MAIN
1. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 POWER POWER CONTROL Jack to the Power Control In Jack
CONTROL ACCessory Jack to the Power Control In on the McIntosh Power Amplifier.

McIntosh CD Player McIntosh AM/FM Tuner

McIntosh Power Amplifier

McIntosh
Power Control

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 How to Connect for Audio and Data Control

How to Connect for Audio and Data Control

1. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh C2200 5. Connect an Audio Cable from the C2200 TAPE/REC
MAIN Balanced OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Power OUTPUTS to the Record Inputs of a Tape Recorder
Amplifier Balanced INPUTS. and from the C2200 TAPE INPUTS to a Tape Recorder
Note: The unbalanced MAIN Audio Outputs and unbalanced Outputs.
Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the 6. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 CD DATA
Balanced Connections. PORT Jack to the DATA IN Jack on the McIntosh CD
2. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh CD Player Player.
Balanced Audio Outputs to the C2200 CD Balanced 7. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 TUNER
INPUTS. DATA PORT Jack to the DATA IN Jack on the McIn-
Note: The unbalanced Audio Outputs and Inputs may be used tosh Tuner.
instead of the Balanced Connections. Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to
3. Connect an Audio Cable from a McIntosh Tuner 1 Out- the C2200, non McIntosh Source Devices such as a
puts to the C2200 TUNER INPUTS. Satellite Receiver can be remotely controlled using a
4. Connect an Audio Cable from a Turntable to the PH/ McIntosh Remote Control and Keypad/Sensor.
AUX INPUTS and the Turntable Ground Connection to 8. Connect the C2200 Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
the GND grounding post.
McIntosh CD Player McIntosh AM/FM Tuner

To AC Outlet
McIntosh Power Amplifier

Turntable

in Tape Deck out

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 How to Connect for Pass Thru Mode

How to Connect for Pass Thru Mode

The PASS THRU Mode on the C2200 allows it to be part 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the McIntosh A/V
of a Multichannel System for the Left and Right Front Controller Power Control Zone A to the C2200 PASS
Channels, when it is connected to a McIntosh Multichannel THRU Jack.
Processor such as the MX135. 2. Connect an Audio Cable from the McIntosh A/V Con-
Any of the C2200’s High Level Inputs may be used for troller Zone A Front Left and Right Audio Outputs to
the PASS THRU Function. The C2200 default setting for the C2200 AUX 1 INPUTS.
the PASS THRU feature needs to be changed in Setup.
Connect the basic system as outlined in the two previous
pages and then add the two following connections. The ex-
ample below uses the AUX Input for the PASS THRU
Mode.

McIntosh A/V Control Center

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 How to Connect for a Second Room

How to Connect for a Second Room

1. Connect Audio Cables from the C2200 Balanced OUT- 3. Connect an RG6 or RG59U coaxial cable from the
PUTS 2 to the Second Power Amplifier Balanced In- EXTernal SENSOR Jack to a Keypad.
puts. Note: A Wall Mounted IR Sensor may also be used in place
Notes: The unbalanced Audio OUTPUTS 2 and unbalanced of the Keypad.
Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the
Keypad
Balanced Connections. When a second room is
connected, it is sometimes desirable to switch Off the
Loudspeakers in the Main Listening Room. This can be
accomplished by connecting the Main Power Amplifier
to the C2200 OUTPUTS 1 instead of the MAIN
OUTPUTS, so that they can be switched Off by the
Front Panel OUTPUTS 1 Push-button.
2. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 POWER
CONTROL 2 Jack to the Power Control In of a McIn-
tosh Power Amplifier.

McIntosh Power Amplifier

Right Left
Loudspeaker Loudspeaker
4 ohms 4 ohms

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 Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons, and Switches

INPUT Switch selects TREBLE Control DISPLAY indicates the VOLUME Control ad-
the Program Source provides 12dB Sources, Volume/Bal- justs the listening vol-
Signals and is used in boost or cut with a ance Levels, Operational ume level and is used
Setup Mode flat center position Functions and Setup for setup functions
Mode Settings

BASS Control TONE BYPASS with METERS indicate the METER LIGHTS BALANCE Control
provides 12dB indicator, when acti- Preamplifier’s Left and Switches the Meter allows the adjustment
boost or cut vated the audio signal Right Channels Relative Illumination On or of the relative volume
with a flat cen- totally bypasses the Output Level Off, and is used in levels for each channel
ter position Tone Control Circuitry the Setup Mode and is used for setup
functions

IR Sensor for REC MONITOR HEADPHONE OUTPUTS 1 and POWER

Remote Con- Push-button with Jack accepts 2 Push-buttons Switch turns
trol Operation indicator, allows dynamic head- with indicators, all AC power
listening to the phones allow the C2200 completely On
playback of REC/ to switch Power or Off
TAPE Source while Control and Au-
the recording is in dio to two sepa-
process rate Stereo Power
Amplifiers

MONO Push-button SETUP Mode Push-button MUTE Push-button STANDBY/ON Push-button

with indicator, com- with indicator, allows the mutes audio in turns the C2200 On, or Off
bines Left and Right changing of the default MAIN, OUTPUTS (Standby). The LED Indica-
Stereo Signals to settings for Inputs, Levels, 1&2 and HEAD- tor illuminates when there is
Mono Special Functions and the PHONES incoming AC Power
Display

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 How to Operate the Setup Mode Default Settings
Your McIntosh C2200 has been factory configured for de- The following listings indicate the default settings and the
fault operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment page number for instructions on how to change a setting.
of superb audio without the need for further adjustments. If Setup Function Name Setting Page Number
you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Alphanumeric Display Brightness:
Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating set- Meters Illumnation On 20 14
tings using the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Meters Illumnation Off 5 14
1. Press the POWER Switch to ON, the Red LED above Trim (Input Level) 00 14
the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the Input Titles - 14
C2200 is in Standby mode. To switch On the C2200 Triggers Off 16
press the STANDBY/ON Push-button and wait until Auto Tone Off 16
the tube warmup period is over. Refer to figure 3. Pass Thru (Multichannel) Off 16
2. Press the C2200 Front Panel SETUP Push-button. The Power On - 16
LED above the SETUP Push-button will illuminate and Remote (Control Type) Norm 17
the Front Panel Display will indicate DISPLAY 20. Re- Version (C2200 Firmware) _.__ 17
fer to figure 1.
Note: The Front Panel Display will indicate DISPLAY 20
the first time, after then it will display whatever
Display Brightness
Setup Mode was last accessed.
The Front Panel Alphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness may
be varied from a setting of 1(Dim) to 31(Bright) with two
settings, one with the Meter Illumination On and the other
Figure 1 with the Illumination Off. Follow the steps below for chang-
3. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con- ing the brightness. Refer to figure 4.
trol and notice that the Setup Mode advances through
eight different possible adjustment selections and one
informational display.
Figure 4
4. To exit from a specific Setup Mode, press the SETUP
Push-button a second time. The LED above the SETUP 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup
Push-button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display Mode.
will revert back to its normal display. Refer to figure 2. 2. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-
trol until the word DISPLAY 20 appears.
3. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the desired
Display Brightness is achieved. This sets the Brightness
Figure 2 Level with the Meters Illumination On.

Figure 3

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 Setup

4. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.

To set the Front Panel Alphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness
when the Meter Illumination is Off, perform the following
steps. Figure 6
5. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) to 6. Rotate the VOLUME Control until the Volume Level of
switch Off the Meter Illumination. the CD Input is the same as the Tuner Volume Level.
6. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Refer to figure 7. Figure 7 indicates a 2.5dB decrease in
Mode. the CD Level.
7. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-
trol until the word DISPLAY 5 appears.
8. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the desired
Display Brightness is achieved. This sets the Brightness Figure 7
Level with the Meters Illumination Off. 7. Rotate the INPUT Control until the next desired Input
9. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. Source Name is displayed.
8. Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 until all the Inputs with sources
Input Trim Level connected to the C2200 have the same relative volume
levels when switching between them.
Various Source Components can have slightly different vol-
9. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.
ume levels. This could result in the constant need to readjust
Note: The Trim Level can also be set via the Remote
the C2200 Volume Control when switching between differ- Control. A table has been provided on page 17 to
ent Input Sources. A Volume Trim Feature on the C2200 record the changes to the various inputs from the
allows the adjustment of levels for each of the Source In- default settings.
puts, so that they have the same relative volume. The Tuner
and CD Inputs are used in the following example.
Notes: The possible range of adjustment in volume level is Re-Title Inputs
± 6dB. The Tape/Record Output Levels are uneffected The C2200 has eight Audio Inputs. These inputs already
by any changes in the Trim Settings. Any TRIM
have assigned titles that will allow for immediate hookup,
adjustments made are retained in permanent memory
and can be changed only by performing a new TRIM operation and enjoyment.
procedure. The Tuner Input Volume Level can serve as If these starting assignments do not match up with com-
a reference or choose another Input Source that is ponents in your system, they may be reassigned from the
frequently listened to as the reference. The reference default settings. The following example will illustrate how
Input Source should be set to a Trim Level of 00. to rename the AUX Input to PHONO. When the Input Se-
1. Rotate the INPUT Control to select the Tuner Input and lector is rotated to select what was originally the AUX In-
adjust the VOLUME Control to the desired listening put, PHONO will now appear on the Front Panel Alphanu-
level. meric Display and Power is now supplied to the Vacuum
2. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Tubes in Phono Circuitry.
Mode. Notes: 1. Unused Inputs may be switched Off so they will not
3. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and appear when rotating through the input source
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will be il- choices using the Input Selector and also will not be
luminated. available when using the Remote Control or Keypad.
Refer to figure 8.
4. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the
2. The New Input Titles that are available for all the
words TRIM 00 TUN appears. Refer to figure 5.
Inputs (except for the AUX Input) includes TAPE 2,
LV, TV, and VCR2. The AUX Input Titles include
TAPE 2, LV, TV and PHONO.

Figure 5
5. Rotate the INPUT Control until the words TRIM 00
CD appears. Refer to figure 6. Figure 8

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 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup 5. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the
Mode. words TRIG PHONO>- - appears. Refer to figure 13.
2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and Note: If another Input Title is displayed, rotate the INPUT
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button be illumi- Control to Select the PHONO Input
nated.
3. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the
words INP AUX>AUX appears. Refer to figure 9.
Note: If another Input Title is displayed, rotate the INPUT Figure 13
Control to Select the AUX Input 6. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front
Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates TRIG PHONO>
B. Refer to figure 14.
Figure 9

4. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front

Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates INP AUX>PH. Figure 14
Refer to figure 10. 7. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.

Auto Tone
Figure 10 The Auto Tone Feature activates the TONE BYPASS Dy-
namic Memory Circuit. When the Auto Tone Feature is set
5. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. to the On position, the C2200 will automatically remember
for each Input whenever the Tone Bypass Circuit is On or
Power Control Triggers Off.
Three of the C2200 Power Control Outputs are reassignable 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup
from their default settings, allowing for various fuinctions Mode.
such as activating only when a given Input is selected. 2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and
In the following example the Power Control OUTPUT 2 the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will be il-
Jack will be reassigned to function as TRIGGER B for the luminated.
PHONO Input. 3. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup words AUTOTONE OFF appears. Refer to figure 15.
Mode.
2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will be il-
luminated. Figure 15
3. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the
words TRIG OUT2 > B appears. Refer to figure 11. 4. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front
Note: If another TRIG Title is displayed, rotate the INPUT Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates AUTOTONE
Control to Select OUT2. ON. Refer to figure 16.

Figure 11
Figure 16
4. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front
Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates TRIG OUT2 > 5. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.
- - . Refer to figure 12.

Figure 12

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 Setup, con’t

Pass Thru Mode

The C2200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System. 3. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-
The Right and Left Front Channels from a McIntosh Pro- trol until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indi-
cessor or Decoder can “Pass Thru” the C2200 and on to its cates POWERON STBY. Refer to figure 19.
associated Power Amplifier(s). The Setup Mode allows the
Selection of the Input that will be used for the Right and
Left Front Channels Pass Thru Mode. In the example be-
low, the Right and Left Front Channels from the Multichan- Figure 19
nel Processor/Decoder will be connected to the AUX Input 4. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front
on the C2200. Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates POWERON
Note: The C2200 has the ability to switch Off the Meter AUTO. Refer to figure 20.
Illumination when it is in the Pass Thru Mode. This is
accomplished by switching Off the Meter Illumination
before entering the Setup Mode.
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Figure 20
Mode.
2. Rotate the BALANCE Control Knob until the words
PASSTHRU OFF appears. Refer to figure 17.
Remote Control Selection
There are two choices for the Remote Control Codes the
C2200 will respond to. The Remote Control included with
the C2200 utilizes the NORMal McIntosh Control Codes.
Figure 17 The Second Set of Control Codes the C2200 will respond to
is referred to as the ALTernate Codes. The ALTernate Codes
3. Rotate the INPUT Control until the Front Panel Alpha- are for when the C2200 is used together with a McIntosh
numeric Display indicates PASSTHRU AUX. Refer to Multichannel Processor/Decoder in the Pass Thru Mode
figure 18. Hookup. This will prevent the Remote Control from affect-
ing the operation of both units at the same time.
Note: If the ALT Remote Control Code is selected, the C2200
will not respond using the supplied McIntosh Remote
Figure 18 Control.
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup
4. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. Mode.
2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will be il-
luminated.
Power On Option 3. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-
The Power On Option Feature permits using the Main trol until the words REMOTE NORM appears. Refer
POWER Switch instead of the STANDBY/ON Push-button to figure 21.
for switching the C2200 Preamplifier On or Off.
Note: If the Power On Option is switched to the AUTO Mode
and the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position, the
Front Panel STANDBY/ON Push-button and the Figure 21
Remote Control POWER Push-button will be unable to 4. Rotate the Front Panel BALANCE (Select) Control un-
switch Power On to the C2200. til the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates RE-
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup MOTE ALT. Refer to figure 22.
Mode.
2. The Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will illu-
minate.
Figure 22

5. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.

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Firmware Version
The C2200 functionality is controlled by internal software
that is know as Firmware. The Version of the Firmware in
the C2200 can be identified at any time by utilizing the
Setup Mode.
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup
Mode.
2. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-
trol until the word VERSION _. _ _ appears. Refer to
figure 23.

Figure 23

3. The number after the word VERSION is the Firmware

number.
4. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.

Input Source Settings

Default Title New Title Trim Trigger

AUX
TUNER
CD2
CD
DVD
SAT
VCR
TAPE

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 How to Operate the C2200

How to Operate the C2200

The McIntosh C2200 Tube Preamplifier has been factory Volume Control
configured for operating settings that allow immediate en- Adjust the VOLUME Control or
joyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need for the UpS /DownT Push-buttons
further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac- on the Remote Control for the
tory default settings, refer to the SETUP Section of this desired listening level.
Owner’s Manual.
Record Monitor
Power On and Off Press the REC MONITOR Push-
Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red LED above the button to hear the TAPE/REC
STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C2200 is Playback Signal during the re-
in Standby Mode. To Switch On the C2200 press the cording process.
STANDBY/ON Push-button. The title TUBE WARMUP
will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display after Tone Bypass
Turn-On, with the Audio Outputs muted. Refer to figures Press the TONE BYPASS Push-
24, 25 and 26. button to totally Bypass the Tone
Notes: For normal operation, switch the C2200 On and Off Control Circuitry, providing a
with the Standby/On Push-button. You may also turn flat frequency response. If the
On the C2200 by simply pressing the Power Push- AUTOTONE circuit is set to the
button on the Remote Control. If the Preamplifier is
On position in Setup Mode, the
not going to be used for an extended period of time,
turn Off all AC Power with the Power Switch.
C2200 will remember for each
The amount of time the Front Panel Alphanumeric input whether the Tone Bypass is
Display indicates TUBE WARMUP is dependant active.
upon the temperature of the Tubes inside the C2200.
Bass and Treble Controls
Adjust the BASS and TREBLE
controls to suit your listening
Figure 24 preferences. The Bass or Treble
intensity can be increased with
Input Source Selection clockwise rotation and decreased
Select the desired Source with the INPUT Control or the with counterclockwise rotation.
Source Push-button on the Remote Control.
Figure 26

Figure 25

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 Mono Setup
Press the MONO Mode Push-button to combine Left and Pressing the SETUP Push-button activates the Setup Mode
Right Stereo Signals to Mono, for the MAIN, OUTPUTs of the C2200 and allows customizing various operating
1&2 and the HEADPHONES Jack. The MODE Push-but- functions. Refer to page 14 for additional information.
ton on the Remote Control also can be used to switch be-
tween the Stereo and Mono Modes of Operation. Output 1 and 2
Note: The TAPE/REC Outputs are not effected by the Mono Press OUTPUT 1 or 2 Push-buttons to send audio to sepa-
Mode of Operation. rate Power Amplifiers connected to the rear panel OUT-
PUTS 1 or 2. It also activates the POWER CONTROL 1
Balance Control &2 Sockets on the rear panel of the C2200. Press either
Adjust the BALANCE Control as needed to achieve ap- Push-button individually or both together.
proximately equal listening volume levels in each Loud-
speaker. Rotate the BALANCE Control clockwise to em- Meter Lights
phasize the Right Channel by reducing the volume level of Rotate the METER LIGHTS Control counterclockwise to
the Left Channel. Refer to figure 27. switch Off the Meter Illumination and rotate the control
clockwise to switch On the Meter Illumination.
Note: It is normal for the brightness of the Front Panel
Alphanumeric Display to dim when the Meter
Illumination is switched Off. Refer to page 14 for
Figure 27
additional information.
Several seconds after the rotation of the BALANCE Con-
Pass Thru Mode
trol has stopped, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will
When the C2200 is connected together with a McIntosh
once again indicate the Input Source and Volume together
Multichannel A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder and
with the “>” symbol to show that the Right Channel is now
has the PASS THRU MODE activated, it will automatically
louder than the Left Channel. Refer to figure 28.
Turn-On whenever the A/V Control Center or Surround De-
coder is switched On. It will indicate on the Front Panel Al-
phanumeric Display “PASSTHRU”. Refer to figure 31.

Figure 28

Rotate the BALANCE Control counterclockwise to

Figure 31
deemphasize the Right Channel until equal Balance of both
Channels is achieved. Refer to figure 29.
In the PASS THRU Mode, the OUTPUTS 1&2 Push-
buttons remain active. The remaining C2200 Front Panel
Controls and Push-buttons are deactivated as long as the
C2200 is in the PASS THRU MODE.
Figure 29 Note: The C2200 Preamplifier remembers separately, the
setting of the OUTPUTS 1&2 Push-buttons when in the
Mute Pass Thru Mode.
Press the MUTE Push-button to Mute the Audio at the
MAIN, OUTPUTS 1 & 2 and HEADPHONES Outputs. Reset of Microprocessors
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the In- In the event that the controls of the C2200 stop functioning,
put Source Name followed by the word MUTE in place of push the POWER switch OFF and wait about two minutes.
the actual volume setting. Refer to figure 30. Then push the POWER switch ON followed by pushing the
STANDBY/ON Push-button. This will reset the C2200 mi-
croprocessors and the Preamplifier should be functioning
normally.
Figure 30 Note: The above condition is usually caused by either
interruptions in AC power and/or major changes that
may occur in AC power line voltage.

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Default Settings
To restore the C2200 to Factory Default Settings perform
the following. Press and hold in the MONO Push-button
together with the OUTPUTS 2 Push-button. Approximately
5 seconds after holding in the two the Front Panel Push-but-
tons together, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will
indicate MASTER RESET. Refer to figure 32.

Figure 32

Release both Push-buttons and the Front Panel Alphanu-

meric Display will now indicate -- CLEARED - - and the
C2200 will switch Off. Refer to figure 33.

Figure 33
Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the C2200 and
proceed to the Setup on page 14 to re-enter and custom set-
ting that have beeen previously made.

Output Meters
The C2200’s Output Meters indicate the Output Voltage
available at the MAIN and OUTPUT 1 & 2 Jacks to drive
Power Amplifiers. Refer to figure 34. The Meters are cali-
brated in dBs (decibles) and respond to all the peaks con-
tained in the musical information. They indicate to an accu-
racy of at least 95% of a single cycle from a 2000Hz tone
burst.
The Meter Electronic Circuitry “Time Stretches” the
Meter Drive Signal so the Meter Pointer pauses just long
enough for the human eye to see it and is followed by a
moderate decay rate.

Figure 34

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 Remote Control Push-Buttons

LED illuminates during Press to Power the

Press MODE to switch between
the time a remote com- C2200 ON or OFF
Stereo or Mono Modes
mand is sent to the C2200

Turns AC Power ON or OFF to

certain McIntosh Components Press to Power ON
when connected via the Data Port the C2200

Selects Functions for McIntosh Press to Power OFF

Home Controller and as a “shift” the C2200
key when used with the AM or FM
push-buttons to select Output Selects Switched Output
(Spkr) 1 or 2 2, FM Tuner Operating
Functions and Track Se-
Switches OFF the entire lection on certain McIn-
C2200 System tosh CD Players
Use to select tuner pre-
sets, disc tracks or any Press to REVIEW Tuner
numbered operation Station Presets and selects
certain functions on McIn-
Selects Switched Output 1,
tosh CD Players
AM Tuner Operating Func-
tions and Disc Selection on
Adjusts the volume
certain McIntosh CD Players
level up or down

Press TRIM and then Selects On Screen Func-

the LEVEL Push-but- tions for McIntosh DVD
tons to select and ad- Players and certain CD
just various functions Players

Mutes the audio

Selects the FF (Fast For-
ward) or REWind Mode
on a Disc Player, Music
Server or Tape Recorder;
Selects Disc Player, Mu- tunes Up or Down the
sic Server or Tape Re- AM/FM Dial
corder Functions and also
performs various func-
tions on a variety of
McIntosh Components

Selects one of the twelve

High Level Audio/Video
Sources or Phono Input

Notes: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other
McIntosh Products. The Remote Control shipped with your C2200 may
differ from the illustration above; however, the functionality is the same.

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 How to Operate by Remote Control

How to Operate by Remote Control

The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly control- Volume
ling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Com- Press the UpS or DownT VOLUME Push-button to raise
ponents connected to the C2200. Earlier McIntosh source or lower the listening volume level.
components and other brand source components can be con- Note: The TAPE OUPUTS are not affected by volume
trolled by the C2200 Remote Control with the addition of a changes.
McIntosh Remote Control Translator (RCT).
Note: Your McIntosh Dealer can assist you with the Amplifier Selection
installation and operation of the Remote Control Press the 2nd Push-button followed by the Output 1 or 2
Translator (RCT). Push-buttons to control the rear panel OUTPUTS 1, 2
Mute which can feed signals to a power amplifier or other acces-
Press the MUTE Push-button to mute audio at the all the sory component.
Preamplifier Outputs, except the TAPE OUTPUTS. Press
MUTE a second time to unmute audio. Acc On
Press ACC ON to turn the power ON to a McIntosh Disc
Mono Player.
Press the MODE Push-button to combine Left and Right
Stereo Signals to Mono at all the Preamplifier Outputs, ex- Acc Off
cept the Tape Outputs. Press ACC OFF to turn the power OFF to a McIntosh Disc
Player.
Trim and Level
Press the TRIM Push-button to active the Input TRIM Pause
Function. Press the LEVEL UpS and DownT Push-but- Press to perform various functions on a variety of McIn-
tons to Trim the Input Sound Level. For additional informa- tosh Components. It will also pause the playing of a Disc or
tion refer to page 15. Tape Player.

Input Source Selection

Press any of the eight Input Push-buttons to select a pro-
gram source.

CD/Tape Functions
Use these push-buttons to operate a CD Player, CD
Changer or Tape Recorder.

Numbered Push-buttons
Press Push-buttons 0 through 9 to access tuner station pre-
sets or CD tracks/discs.

Disc and Track

Use the DISC and TRACK Push-buttons when a CD player
or changer is being used.

Tuner Push-buttons
Press the AM or FM Push-button to select the desired
broadcast band. Press and release the Channel UpS or
DownTPush-button to move from station to station. Press
and hold a Channel UpS or DownT Push-button to move
continuously from station to station. Press +10 Push-button
to start the automatic brief audition of each of the presets
stored in the tuner memory. Press +10 Push-button a second
time to stop on a station preset and exit the review process.

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 Technical Description
McIntosh Laboratory, the company who introduced the
world’s first amplifier that could be called “High Fidelity”,
has done it again. The McIntosh engineering staff has cre-
ated a Tube Preamplifier without compromise, using the
most advanced McIntosh circuit design concepts. Creating a
Preamplifier with this level of performance did not come
easily. Many months of design, testing and measuring were
required. Extensive controlled listening tests, the ultimate
form of measuring, were made before the final design was
accepted.

Input and Output Switching

All signal switching in the C2200 is done by Electro-Mag-
netic devices. Electro-Magnetic Switching is a proven tech-
nology that uses the latest in materials and manufacturing
methods. Each switch consists of a glass tube that is filled
with an inert oxygen-free atmosphere and sealed with tiny
leads protruding from either end. These leads extend into the Top Inside View of the C2200
tube and overlap one another with a separation of a few
thousandths of an inch. The leads are made from a ferrous distortion. The feedback network also provides precision
material that is influenced by a magnetic field. They are RIAA frequency compensation.
first plated with gold as a base material, then with rhodium Input sensitivity of the phono amplifier is 4.4 millivolts.
and finally ruthenium. Ruthenium is the best contact mate- The gain of the amplifier is 40dB at 1000Hz. The phono
rial known. amplifier has a very wide dynamic range. At 1000Hz, the
The glass assembly is then placed in the center of a mul- phono input circuit will accept 50 millivolts without over-
tilayer coil of copper wire. The entire assembly is molded load, a voltage far greater than the output of any current
together in a tough shock absorbing material. The switch magnetic phono cartridge. Therefore, phono input overload
and coil connectors extend from the bottom in the form of is virtually impossible. A signal level of 10 millivolts at the
printed circuit board terminals. When a DC voltage is ap- phono input at 1000Hz will produce 1 volt at the TAPE out-
plied to the coil, current flows and creates a magnetic field. put. This output has a source impedance of 500 ohms un-
The force of the field causes the leads to bend and contact balanced.
one another inside the sealed glass tube. The inert gas elimi-
nates corrosion of the contacts and insures a low resistance, Tone Control Circuitry
distortion free switch. The TONE control section uses 12AX7 amplifiers. The am-
All inputs, outputs, and data ports are controlled by plifier stages have been optimized for low noise and mini-
logic circuits in the C2200. The logic is changed by Front mum distortion. Other electrical circuits are arranged in a
Panel Push-buttons or by a microprocessor IR decoder. This configuration that is the equivalent of a series turned circuit.
microprocessor IR decoder is programmed with exclusive A control potentiometer inserts this series tuned circuit into
McIntosh software. It receives data from the Front Panel or either the feedback or input section of the tone amplifier.
Keypad/Sensors and provides the command signals for in- This provides a 12dB boost or cut at the frequency of the
put switching, data switching, and volume control. tuned circuit. The overall gain of the stage is 0dB when the
potentiometer is at its center detent position. A TONE BY-
Phono Circuitry PASS Switch is provided to remove all tone control circuits
The PHONO amplifier uses 12AX7 tubes. Its input stage from the signal path.
has been optimized for low noise and low distortion perfor-
mance. Open loop gain of this circuit is 10,000. With high Volume Control Circuitry
open loop gain, a large amount of negative feedback can be The VOLUME Control for the C2200 is a very special “Hi
used around the phono amplifier to further reduce noise and Tech” circuit. It employs a Microprocessor Controlled

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 Technical Description

Logarithmic Attenuator. There are stringent requirements

for the Volume Attenuator in this design. The channel to
channel tracking accuracy must be maintained. After a great
deal of research we found that mechanical potentiometers
cannot approach the tracking accuracy that McIntosh felt
was necessary. Therefore, we choose to use a dual attenua-
tor with switching driven from a 16-bit serial data word.
Resistor values are decoded by an internal multiplexer to
steps of 0.5dB. Total attenuator range is 107dB. Step error
and channel matching is less than .1dB. THD+N is typically
less than .001% and dynamic range is 120dB. A second
stage is added to the volume attenuator. It controls the gain
of the output amplifier. Its steps are interlaced with the main
section in such a manner that it reduces the output amplifier
gain to unity almost immediately as volume is reduced.
Therefore, noise and distortion generated in earlier stages is
not amplified and low level S/N is dramatically improved. It
is comparable to having a straight wire between the input Bottom Inside View of the C2200
switching and output connector. Care has been taken to in-
sure that there are no audible artifacts in the analog output crossing detector built in and all changes in level occur at
signal during volume control changes. There is a zero the signal zero crossing.

Overall Design
The C2200 was designed to use the best components avail-
able. All resistors are the lowest noise 1% metal film. Each
amplifier section has its own power supply filter. The
C2200 is truly worthy of being considered a companion and
peer of the world famous MC2000 and MC2102 Tube
Power Amplifiers.

Side Inside View of the C2200

Block Diagram
of
Preamplifier
and Meter
Circuitry
(one channel
shown)
with
Power Supply

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 Specifications

Specifications
Frequency Response Tube Compliment
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Phono Circuitry:
2 - 12AX7A
Total Harmonic Distortion 2 - 12AT7A
0.08% from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
High Level Circuitry:
Signal To Noise Ratio 2 - 12AX7A
Phono, 80dB 2 - 12AT7A
High Level, 93dB
Overall Dimensions
Maximum Voltage Output 17-1/2 inches (44.5cm) W, 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) H, 20
8Vrms Unbalanced, 16Vrms Balanced inches (50.8cm) D (including clearance for connectors)

Output Impedance Weight

250 ohms Unbalanced, 500 ohms Balanced 26.75 pounds (12.14 kg) net, 47.75 pounds (21.67 kg) in
shipping carton
Sensitivity
Phono MM, 4.4mV for 2.5V rated output
High Level, 450mV for 2.5V rated output

Input Impedance
Phono MM, 47K ohms, 65pF
High Level, 22K Unbalanced, 44K Balanced

Maximum Input Signal

Phono MM, 50mV @ 1,000Hz
High Level, 5V Unbalanced, 10V Balanced

Power Requirements
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts

Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C2200 for the correct
voltage.

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 Packing Instructions

Packing Instructions
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for ship- Quantity Part Number Description
ment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown be- 1 033888 Shipping carton only
low. It is very important that the four plastic feet are at- 4 033887 End cap
tached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the
proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do 1 033697 Inside carton only
this will result in shipping damage. 1 033725 Top pad
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if 1 034194 Bottom pad
they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping car- 1 034037 Inner carton pad
ton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or
write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labora- 4 017218 Plastic foot
tory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. 4 100159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw
4 104083 #10-7/16” Flat washer

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 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903

The continuous improvement of its products is the

policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who
reserve the right to improve design without notice.
Printed in the U.S.A.

McIntosh Part No. 04098500

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