Mcintosh C22 Vintage Mid-Late 60s Stereo Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

Description

Electrical
  • Response 20-20kHz (+0.5 -0.5dB). 
  • Distortion 0.02%. 
  • Noise and hum -85dB high level. 
  • Output rated 2.5v, 10v max. 
  • Input sensitivity and impedance: aux 0.25V at 250k, phono 2mV at 47k. 
  • Center channel out (L+R) 1.0v with control. 
  • Individual tone controls: bass and treble +20dB to -20dB. 
  • Rumble filter 50Hz at 12dB/octave. 
  • HF filter 5kHz at 12dB/octave. 
  • Low frequency trim controls 6dB of boost below 100Hz. 
  • Voltage gain 20dB aux, 62dB phono.


Front Panel 

  • Glass panel at top, anodized gold at bottom
  • Input selector with indicator lights: aux, tape, tuner 2, tuner 1, phono 1, phono 2, mic and tape hd. 
  • Mode selector with indicator lights: L to L+R, R to L+R, stereo rev, stereo, mono (L+R), L+R to L and L+R to R. 
  • Volume, Bass controls: left and right, 
  • Treble controls: left and right. 
  • Tape jacks: left and right. 
  • Tape jacks switch: record and playback. 
  • Rocker switches: comp: RIAA or LP, tape: normal or monitor, power: on or off, rumble: flat or filter, hf: flat or filter, loudness: normal or compensated.

Top Panel

L+R level, Left level, Right level, Low frequency trim: L and R. Tape equalization: L and R with NAB mark. Phase switch: left channel speaker reverse(180) or normal (0). Pilot lamp intensity: dim or bright.

Back Panel

Outputs: L+R, main, tape. High level inputs: tape monitor, aux, tape, tuner 1, tuner 2. Low level inputs: phono 1 phono 2, mic and tape hd. Ground binding

post. AC outlets: 4 switched, 1 unswitched. Fuse, Panloc mounting.

Tubes

6-12AX7. Solid state rectifier bridge. 

Size

5-7/16"H, 16"W and 13"D behind panel. 

Weight

16lb. 

Other

Sold from 1963-1968. Last retail price $279.00


Mcintosh C22 Vintage Mid-Late 60s Stereo Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

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$3,999.99  $3,399.99

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Electrical Response 20-20kHz (+0.5 -0.5dB).  Distortion 0.02%.  Noise and hum -85dB high level.  Output rated 2.5v, 10v max.  Input sensitivity... Read more

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Model: C22

Working Status - Full Functionality - This item is in full working order with all features operational.

Cosmetics - Average - It looks to be in average cosmetic shape for an item of this type with a typical amount of cosmetic wear to a comparable item of its age and use as shown.

Included items - Preamp only with power cord

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    Description

    Electrical
    • Response 20-20kHz (+0.5 -0.5dB). 
    • Distortion 0.02%. 
    • Noise and hum -85dB high level. 
    • Output rated 2.5v, 10v max. 
    • Input sensitivity and impedance: aux 0.25V at 250k, phono 2mV at 47k. 
    • Center channel out (L+R) 1.0v with control. 
    • Individual tone controls: bass and treble +20dB to -20dB. 
    • Rumble filter 50Hz at 12dB/octave. 
    • HF filter 5kHz at 12dB/octave. 
    • Low frequency trim controls 6dB of boost below 100Hz. 
    • Voltage gain 20dB aux, 62dB phono.


    Front Panel 

    • Glass panel at top, anodized gold at bottom
    • Input selector with indicator lights: aux, tape, tuner 2, tuner 1, phono 1, phono 2, mic and tape hd. 
    • Mode selector with indicator lights: L to L+R, R to L+R, stereo rev, stereo, mono (L+R), L+R to L and L+R to R. 
    • Volume, Bass controls: left and right, 
    • Treble controls: left and right. 
    • Tape jacks: left and right. 
    • Tape jacks switch: record and playback. 
    • Rocker switches: comp: RIAA or LP, tape: normal or monitor, power: on or off, rumble: flat or filter, hf: flat or filter, loudness: normal or compensated.

    Top Panel

    L+R level, Left level, Right level, Low frequency trim: L and R. Tape equalization: L and R with NAB mark. Phase switch: left channel speaker reverse(180) or normal (0). Pilot lamp intensity: dim or bright.

    Back Panel

    Outputs: L+R, main, tape. High level inputs: tape monitor, aux, tape, tuner 1, tuner 2. Low level inputs: phono 1 phono 2, mic and tape hd. Ground binding

    post. AC outlets: 4 switched, 1 unswitched. Fuse, Panloc mounting.

    Tubes

    6-12AX7. Solid state rectifier bridge. 

    Size

    5-7/16"H, 16"W and 13"D behind panel. 

    Weight

    16lb. 

    Other

    Sold from 1963-1968. Last retail price $279.00


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