{"product_id":"mcintosh-c2700-tube-preamplifier-and-quad-balanced-dac-factory-refurbished","title":"McIntosh C2700 Tube Preamplifier and Quad Balanced DAC - Factory Refurbished","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis C2700 tube preamplifier is an official McIntosh factory-refurbished unit and includes a full McIntosh warranty. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact us for additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@skyfiaudio.com?subject=Appointment%20Request%20-%20McIntosh\u0026amp;body=Hello%20SkyFi%20Team%2C%0D%0A%0D%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20schedule%20an%20appointment%20on%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AMy%20name%20is%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AMy%20phone%20number%20is%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ANote%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AWe're%20open%20Monday%20through%20Friday%209am%20to%206pm%20with%20additional%20availability%20on%20some%20weekends.%0D%0A%0D%0AThank%20you%20and%20we%20will%20respond%20promptly.%0D%0A%0D%0ASkyFi%20Audio%0D%0A479%20South%20Broad%20Street%0D%0AGlen%20Rock%2C%20NJ%2007452%0D%0A%0D%0A(201)%20879-0000%0D%0Ainfo%40skyfiaudio.com\" title=\"Click here to schedule an appointment to visit our store (SkyFi Audio)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to schedule an appointment to visit our store.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note this item must be purchased in store and we will not ship under any circumstances. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/mcintosh-dealer-and-sales-policies\" title=\"Please note this item must be purchased in store and we will not ship under any circumstances. Click here for more information about this policy.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e for more information about this policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport your local McIntosh Dealer!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 16 inputs (9 analog + 7 digital)\u003cbr\u003e• (5) 12AX7A and (1) 12AT7 vacuum tubes\u003cbr\u003e• Supports up to DSD512 files\u003cbr\u003e• Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm listening to this preamp right now as I type and McIntosh has hit it out of the park with their new DA2 Digital Audio Module. I test at least a dozen different DAC's a month and this is just so *different* and gloriously musical in every better way possible. Plus the module is upgradable in the future through your local McIntosh Dealer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFollowing in a long line of revered McIntosh vacuum tube preamplifiers is the C2700 Tube Preamplifier. Using our well-established vacuum tube topology, the C2700 also features our advanced DA2 Digital Audio Module technology to combine cutting edge digital music capabilities with time tested vacuum tube performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worthy successor to our popular DA1 Digital Audio Module, the DA2 features an expanded set of capabilities. The DA2 offers 7 digital inputs including all the same connections found on the DA1 (2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB and 1 MCT) plus a new audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)1 connection. TVs with a compatible HDMI (ARC) output can be connected to the C2700 to enjoy your TV’s sound through your home audio system. Popular multi-channel audio formats from Dolby® and DTS® are supported and will be expertly converted to 2-channel audio for proper playback. The TV remote can control the power and volume of the C2700 when CEC communication is enabled in both the preamplifier and the TV. Besides these new HDMI (ARC) features found in the DA2, its USB input has increased DSD playback support up to DSD512 compared to the DSD256 limit of the DA1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The C2700, across the board from its phono stage, to the headphone output, to the DA2, all sound phenomenal... To say the C2700 is far greater in value than the sum of its parts is a vast understatement. The C2700 is a bargain in a world full of over priced, under performing audio products.\" – Positive Feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DA2 is powered by a next generation, audiophile-grade, Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that has improvements in both dynamic range and total harmonic distortion compared to the DA1. The coax and optical inputs in the DA2 can decode digital music up to 24-bit\/192kHz for playback of high resolution audio. Finally, the DA2 has a McIntosh exclusive MCT input that offers a secure DSD connection to any of our MCT series of SACD\/CD Transports to deliver the best possible sound quality of the high definition audio from your SACDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor analog music, the C2700 has 9 inputs comprised of 3 balanced connections, 4 unbalanced connections, along with 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet phono inputs for connecting a turntable or two. With a total of 16 inputs, the C2700 has a virtually infinite number of inputs to connect all your music sources. Our dual chassis design keeps the analog and digital sections separate to prevent signal corruption. Outputs include 3 variable balanced and 3 variable unbalanced plus 1 fixed unbalanced connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass and treble tone controls are included and can be adjusted in 2dB increments. The ¼” headphone jack is powered by our High Drive Headphone Amplifier which can power almost any pair of headphones; Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) is included and brings an added dimension to your personal listening session when activated. Home Theater Pass Through allows the C2700 to be seamlessly integrated into your home theater system. Power Control ports let you easily turn other connected McIntosh components on and off, while the Data Ports can send remote control commands to connected source components.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C2700 is one of many McIntosh products to receive Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs. As a Roon Tested partner, McIntosh has provided equipment to Roon for testing with a variety of different operating systems and computers, and shared information about its design and capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the C2700’s audio technology is packed inside the timeless McIntosh design highlighted by a black glass front panel backlit by direct LED lighting, blue meters, rotary knobs, an illuminated logo, aluminum end caps and a polished stainless steel chassis. The 6 alluring vacuum tubes can be viewed through a glass panel located on the top of the preamplifier. It can be paired with an assortment of amplifiers, CD players, turntables, tuners, media streamers, room correction devices and power controllers, and speakers to complete your home audio system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Background:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFounded 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 experience for discriminating listeners around the world. Our iconic blue Watt output meter is globally recognized as a symbol of quality home audio. With a McIntosh home stereo system or home theater, listeners have the ability to create their own luxury audio experience – and truly live their music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcIntosh products are designed and handcrafted at our Binghamton, NY factory by our dedicated employees who share a passion for music and the McIntosh heritage. Since our inception, McIntosh has been powering some of the most important moments in music history and pop culture. From President Lyndon Johnson’s inauguration speech to Woodstock to the famous Grateful Dead “Wall of Sound,” McIntosh has not only witnessed history, we have shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eC2700, Remote Control, Owner's Manual, Power Cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacking:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFactory McIntosh Carton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e17.5\" (44.45cm) x 7.625\" (19.37cm) x 18\" (45.72cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e29.5 lbs (13.4kg)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/reviews\/hardware-reviews\/mcintosh-labs-c2700-preamplifier\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink to Manual:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"McIntosh C2700 Tube Preamplifier and DAC on SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/Files\/mcintoshlabs\/DocumentMaster\/us\/c2700om01.pdf?rev=d0be11cb947d43b1ade529e40624079a\u0026amp;revision=d0be11cb-947d-43b1-ade5-29e40624079a\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-click-tracked=\"true\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-impression-id=\"ba8a2749-f18f-4f82-84e1-87c99a2aad89\" data-product-link-position=\"1\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" title=\"McIntosh Balanced Audio Cables (XLR) on SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-balanced-audio-cables-xlr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcIntosh Balanced Audio Cables (XLR)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-click-tracked=\"true\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-impression-id=\"79a9f8f3-8dc3-4eeb-95c9-46fbbff22c10\" data-product-link-position=\"2\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" title=\"McIntosh Audio Cables (RCA) on SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-audio-cables-rca\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcIntosh Audio Cables (RCA)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-click-tracked=\"true\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-impression-id=\"49d9a388-7d79-49e8-9988-caeb92b7013a\" data-product-link-position=\"3\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" title=\"McIntosh Digital Audio Cables on SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-digital-audio-cables\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcIntosh Digital Audio Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-click-tracked=\"true\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-impression-id=\"d78497a7-5122-4ce1-ac5b-6322c4934606\" data-product-link-position=\"4\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-power-control-cables\" title=\"McIntosh Power Control Cables\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcIntosh Power Control Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-click-tracked=\"true\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-impression-id=\"5ed3cbad-6486-40bc-a147-8906ad284f55\" data-product-link-position=\"5\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" title=\"KIMBER KABLE - ASCENT SERIES PK14 POWER CORD - NEW - SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-kimber-kable-collection\/products\/kimber-kable-ascent-series-pk14-pk-14-power-cord-brand-new\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Ascent 14 Gauge Power Cord\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-click-tracked=\"true\" data-above-fold=\"false\" data-impression-id=\"5c2e8ee3-829b-4a22-9e86-8bb930dc500b\" data-product-link-position=\"6\" data-product-impression-tracked=\"true\" title=\"KIMBER KABLE - SUMMIT SERIES PK14 PALLADIAN POWER CORD - NEW - SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-kimber-kable-collection\/products\/kimber-kable-summit-series-pk14-palladian-power-cord-brand-new\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Palladian 14 Gauge Power Cord\u003c\/a\u003e - Best\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Channels\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003cbr\u003e0.08%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Response\u003cbr\u003e+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz\u003cbr\u003e+0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Volts Out (Balanced \/ Unbalanced)\u003cbr\u003e16V RMS \/ 8V RMS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitivity High Level (Balanced \/ Unbalanced)\u003cbr\u003e900mV \/ 450mV\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)\u003cbr\u003e0.45mV\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)\u003cbr\u003e4.5mV\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio (High Level)\u003cbr\u003e100dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)\u003cbr\u003e80dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)\u003cbr\u003e82dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage Gain (High Level)\u003cbr\u003e15dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage Gain (Moving Coil)\u003cbr\u003e60dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage Gain (Moving Magnet)\u003cbr\u003e40dB\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Impedance (Balanced \/ Unbalanced)\u003cbr\u003e44K ohm, 22K ohm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003cbr\u003eMulti-Chassis or Single\u003cbr\u003eSingle, two layer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput Meters\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum Tube or Solid State\u003cbr\u003eVacuum Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(5) 12AX7a and (1) 12AT7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Consumption (On)\u003cbr\u003e50 Watts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis C2700 tube preamplifier is an official McIntosh factory-refurbished unit and includes a full McIntosh warranty. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact us for additional information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@skyfiaudio.com?subject=Appointment%20Request%20-%20McIntosh\u0026amp;body=Hello%20SkyFi%20Team%2C%0D%0A%0D%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20schedule%20an%20appointment%20on%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AMy%20name%20is%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AMy%20phone%20number%20is%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ANote%3A%0D%0A%0D%0AWe're%20open%20Monday%20through%20Friday%209am%20to%206pm%20with%20additional%20availability%20on%20some%20weekends.%0D%0A%0D%0AThank%20you%20and%20we%20will%20respond%20promptly.%0D%0A%0D%0ASkyFi%20Audio%0D%0A479%20South%20Broad%20Street%0D%0AGlen%20Rock%2C%20NJ%2007452%0D%0A%0D%0A(201)%20879-0000%0D%0Ainfo%40skyfiaudio.com\" title=\"Click here to schedule an appointment to visit our store (SkyFi Audio)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to schedule an appointment to visit our store.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note this item must be purchased in store and we will not ship under any circumstances. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/mcintosh-dealer-and-sales-policies\" title=\"Please note this item must be purchased in store and we will not ship under any circumstances. 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