Name: Vintage McIntosh C8 Pair // Tube Preamplifiers
Brand: McIntosh
SKU: 6726771474600
Availability: OutOfStock

This is a pair of the cleanest C8's we've ever seen. They are absolute jaw droppers. The two units have different action on the pots, one is easier, one is firmer, but they both function flawlessly and they sound fabulous. These are as close to museum quality pieces as you're likely to come across. Comes complete with a pair of octal socket cables ready to be powered directly by your amplifier. If you'd like to use these with other amplifiers that don't have octal sockets, please see our listing for the Dynaco PS-1 Power Supply.

Production

1955-59

Condition

9.8/10

Serial No.

#12153 / #1B976

Orig. MSRP

$107.50 w/ cabinet

Restoration

Full service check
Cleaned controls and switches
Refinished both cabinets
Replaced malfunctioning Bass Pot
Reflowed solder on switches & power supplies
Balanced inputs for normalized output
Changed incandescents to LED's
Polished the brass faceplates

Specs

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.3%

Input sensitivity 5mV (MM), 500mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 80dB (line)

Output 500mV (line), 2.5V (Pre out)

Dimensions 10-1/8 x 3-9/16 x 7-1/2 inches

Documentation

McIntosh C8 Owner's Manual

The History of McIntosh

Founded in 1949, McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment...
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Liner Notes

The McIntosh C8 Record Compensator is a complete control unit for professional or home entertainment systems. The C8 supplies the necessary gain and equalization for use with low level phonograph cartridges as well as the high output of radio tuners.

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