MCINTOSH C28

Pre owned. In good conditions. Shows signs of wear. Does not include original packaging.

The McIntosh C28 is a high-quality stereo preamplifier, designed in the 1970s with a solid and versatile construction that ensures excellent performance and long-term reliability. Each channel of the C28 is made up of four independent sections: a low-level amplifier, a high-level amplifier, active filters, and a headphone amplifier, all powered by common regulated power supplies that guarantee stability and uniformity between channels.

The C28 offers multiple inputs, including two phono inputs with adjustable sensitivity, and allows independent output level adjustment for headphones and an optional center channel without affecting the main volume. Its solid-state construction, combined with meticulous design, provides a transparent and precise sound reproduction, faithful to the original recording, with a balance of power, dynamics, and detail still appreciated by audiophiles today.

When paired with McIntosh amplifiers such as the MC2105 and digital sources, it delivers remarkable results, producing sound that is rich in detail, transparent, and natural. The listening experience is immersive, conveying musicality with impressive realism and highlighting every nuance of instruments and vocals.

The C28 remains highly regarded for its ability to integrate with other McIntosh components, its robust and refined construction, making it a durable, reliable preamplifier capable of preserving both value and sound quality over time.

Technical specifications:

• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%
• Gain: 62 dB (MM), 20 dB (line)
• Input sensitivity: 2.5 mV (mic), 2 mV (MM), 250 mV (line)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 78 dB (MM), 90 dB (line)
• Output: 250 mV (line), 2.5 V (Pre out)
• Semiconductors: 26 transistors, 4 diodes, 2 bridge rectifiers
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 406 x 138 x 381 mm
• Weight: 11.34 kg