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The McIntosh C12000 is a high-end stereo preamplifier and control center. It is designed to provide exceptional audio quality and versatility to audio enthusiasts. The preamplifier features multiple inputs and outputs, allowing users to connect various audio sources and components. It offers advance...

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Number of Channels: 2, Total Harmonic Distortion: High Level: 0.005%Phono: 0.05%, Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100kHz, Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced): 20V RMS / 10V RMS, Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced): 900mV / 450mV, Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil): 0.25 – 2.5mV, Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet): 5 – 10mV, Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level): 107dB, Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil): 79dB, Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet): 83dB, Voltage Gain (High Level): 15dB, Voltage Gain (Moving Coil): 58 – 64dB, Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet): 40 – 46dB, Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced): 50K ohms, 25K ohms, Balanced Input: 6, Unbalanced Input: 4, Phono Input Moving Coil: Up to 2 (unit has 2 Phono inputs; each is user configurable as either Moving Coil or Moving Magnet), Phono Input Moving Magnet: Up to 2 (unit has 2 Phono inputs; each is user configurable as either Moving Coil or Moving Magnet), Upgradeable Digital Audio Module: No, Digital Coaxial Input: 0, Digital Optical Input: 0, Digital MCT Input: 0, Digital USB Input: 0, HDMI (ARC) Input: 0, Digital AES/EBU Input: 0, Balanced Fixed Output: 0, Balanced Variable Output: 2 (1 for Solid State, 1 for Vacuum Tube), Unbalanced Fixed Output: 1, Unbalanced Variable Output: 1, Headphone Output: 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)Selectable headphone impedances of: 16 ohms - 40 ohms, 40 - 150 ohms, 150 - 600 ohms, Input Level Match: Yes, +/- 6dB, Home Theater PassThru: Yes, Unbalanced Analog Connector Type: Premium gold-plated solid brass, Service Port: 1, Network Connection: 0, Tone Controls: No, Tone Bypass and Input Assign: No, RS232 Control Input: Yes, Power Control Output: 1 Main, 2 Output, 4 Trigger, Rear Panel Data Port: 8, Rear Panel IR Sensor Input: Yes, Multi-Chassis or Single: Multi Chassis (C12000C plus C12000ST), Output Meters: C12000C: No C12000ST: Yes, Vacuum Tube or Solid State: Both (user selectable), Power Consumption (On): 75 watts, Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): Each module: 17.5" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 18" (45.7cm), Unit Weight: C12000C: 27 lbs (12.3 kg) C12000ST: 25 lbs (11.3 kg), Shipping Weight: C12000C: 42 lbs (19.5 kg)C12000ST: 40 lbs (17.7 kg)