McIntosh C53 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier

The C53 Preamplifier is ready to serve in your home audio system for many years – even decades – all while delivering unmatched audio quality. Following the digital audio precedent set in our current solid state integrated amplifiers, the C53 stereo preamplifier features an upgradeable digital audio module. But unlike our integrated amplifiers that use our DA1 Digital Audio Module, the C53 is the first to use our new, more advanced DA2 Digital Audio Module. FEATURES: 16 inputs (9 analog + 7 digital) 8 band analog equalizer Supports up to DSD512 files Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed SPECS: Number of Channels: 2 Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz / +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced): 16V RMS / 8V RMS Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced): 900mV / 450mV Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil): 0.45mV Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet): 4.5mV Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level): 100dB Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil): 80dB Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet): 82dB Voltage Gain (High Level): 15dB Voltage Gain (Moving Coil): 60dB Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet): 40dB Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced): 44K ohm, 22K ohm Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.5" (44.45cm) x 7.6" (19.37cm) x 18" (45.72cm) Unit Weight: 28 lbs (12.5 kg)