McIntosh C-26 Preamplifier - SALE PENDING

Produced by McIntosh between 1968 and 1978, the C26 preamplifier has some unique features, including the phase switch and the center channel output, which are located in a recess at the top of the unit at the front. It was also the first McIntosh preamplifier to have an all-glass front panel.

About this unit
Fair-to-good condition trade-in vintage McIntosh C26 Stereo Preamplifier. Preamp comes in original inner box with original Service Information booklet, original Product Brochure, printed (not original) owner' manual, and original power cord. An (non-original) outer box will be added for secure shipping.


Unit is rated 6/10 for cosmetic imperfections consistent with age (see photos). There is one broken speaker jack (on the rear panel - see photo), which does not affect functionality as a preamplifier, but would need to be repaired in order to use the speaker switching feature (located on the front panel).

SPECIFICATIONS

• Response: +0 -0.5 dB 20 to 20,000Hz
• Distortion: less than 0.1%
• Input sensitivity: 2.0mV phono. 0.25V aux, tape and tuner
• Input impedance: 47k phono. 250k aux, tape and tuner
• Hum and noise: -74 dB below 10mV input phono. -85 dB aux tape and tuner re: 2.5V
• Output main: 2.5V (10V max)
• Output center channel: follows main output
• Output impedance: 200 ohms into 47k or higher
• Output impedance center channel: 1200 ohms into 47k or higher
• Voltage amplification: 20dB aux, tape and tuner. 62dB phono
• LF filter: 50Hz 6 dB/octave. Down 12 dB at 20Hz
• HF filter: 5kHz 6 dB/octave. Down 12 dB at 20kHz
• Bass controls: switched 11 position dual concentric -20 dB to +16 dB at 20Hz
• Treble control: switched 11 position dual concentric -20 dB to +20 dB at 20,000Hz
• Loudness control: flat response or continuously variable
• Balance control: full left to full right
• Input selector: Aux, Tape 2, Tape 1, tuner, Phono 1, Phono 2
• Mode selector: L to L&R, R to L&R, stereo reverse, stereo, mono, mono L, mono R
• Phase control: 0° or 180° in the left channel. (top of Chassis)
• Center channel level control: (+ or — 6 dB with center channel control at top of chassis)
• Semiconductors: 18 silicon planar transistors, 3 silicon diodes
• Speaker Switches: Main and Remote
• AC outlets: 4 switched, 1 unswitched
• Tape monitor: Tape 1 or Tape 2 with interlock
• Panloc mounting
• Front panel: glass, gold/teal, illuminated
• Size: 5-7/16” high, 16” wide and 13” deep
• Weight: 18 lb.

Additional Information
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