Mcintosh C70 70th Anniversary 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Owner's Manual
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McIntosh C70 is a high-end tube preamplifier designed for discerning music listeners who demand the best in audio quality. It features a fully regulated power supply, precision parts, and electromagnetic input switching for reliable, distortion-free operation. With both balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs, it can be easily integrated into various audio systems.
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York C70 Tube Preamplifier Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide” Thank You Technical Assistance Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh C70 Stereophonic Preamplifier with Tube Circuitry ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at: Safety Instructions...................................................... 2 (Separate Sheet).................... Important Additional Operation Information Guide Thank You and Please Take a Moment........................ 2 Technical Assistance and Customer Service............... 2 Table of Contents......................................................... 2 General Information.................................................... 3 Connector and Cable Information...............................3 Introduction..................................................................4 Performance Features..................................................4 Dimensions..................................................................5 Installation...................................................................6 Rear Panel Connections.............................................. 7 How to Connect the C70............................................. 8 Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheets).... Mc1A and Mc1B How to use the Remote Control........................... 10-11 Front Panel Displays, Controls, Switches and Jack..................................................................... 12 How to Operate the C70...................................... 13-14 Photos................................................................... 15-17 Specifications............................................................ 18 Packing Instruction................................................... 19 Please Take A Moment The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information: Serial Number:________________________________ Purchase Date:________________________________ Dealer Name:_________________________________ McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3512 Fax: 607-724-0549 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917 Copyright 2018 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 General Information and Cable Information General Information 1. The C70 uses Vacuum Tubes for amplifying the audio signal. The C70 is designed to have only qualified Service Personnel perform any part(s) replacement including all the vacuum tubes. 2. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the C70 Stereophonic Preamplifier. 3. The Main AC Power going to the C70 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations. When the C70 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them. 4. Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed. For example, you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and send signals from the Balanced Outputs. You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs simultaneously, connected to different Power Amplifiers. 5. The C70 Remote Control is capable of operating other components. For additional information go to www.mcintoshlabs.com. 6. The IR Input, with a 3.5mm stereo mini phone jack, is configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model DL85K Kit. Use a Connection Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two or more IR sensors need to be connected to the C70. The signal from a connected External IR Sensor will have priority over the signal from the Front Panel IR Sensor. Connector and Cable Information 7. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal. 8. For additional information on the C70 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com. XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input and Output Connectors on the C70. Refer to the diagrams for connections: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Signal PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3: - Signal PIN 3 Power Control Connectors The C70 Power Control Output Jacks send Power On/ Off Signals when connected to McIntosh Components. An adPower Control ditional connection is for conMeter trolling the illumination of the Illumination Control Power Output Meters on McInGround tosh Power Amplifiers. Refer to page 11 for additional information. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Control Outputs. Data Port Connectors The C70 Data Out Ports send Remote Control Signals to McIntosh Source Components. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection. Data Signal N/C Data Ground IR Data IR IN Port Connectors Control The IR IN Port also uses a N/C 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug Ground and allows the connection of other brand IR Receivers to the C70. 3 Introduction and Performance Features Introduction • Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control The C70 Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Control Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control rotation. • Special Power Supply Fully regulated Power Supplies and a special R-Core Power Transformer ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies. • Tone Controls with Bypass The C70 allows for bypassing the Bass and Treble Tone Circuitry. • Solid State Front Panel Illumination The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). • Electromagentic Input Switching Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. • Output Switching Front panel Output Push-buttons control two Switched Outputs that allow sending signals to two separate Power Amplifiers. • Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs The C70 contains two different precision Phono Preamplifier Circuits. One for low output Moving Coil Phono Cartridges with selectable resistance loading, the other is for Moving Magnet Cartridges with selectable capacitive loading. Both circuits use the latest designs to provide the lowest possible noise and distortion. The RIAA Equalization Circuitry utilizies close tolerance resistors and capacitors for an extremely flat frequency response. • HXD® for Headphones The C70 Headphone Crossfeed Director Circuitry (HXD® ) improves the sound localization for Headphone Listening. HXDTM restores the directionality component of the spatial sound stage normally heard with Loudspeaker listening. • Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis Finish The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel and the Lower Chassis are Stainless Steel with a Mirror Finish. The Upper Chassis and Top Cover has a glass window to view the amplifying vacuum tubes. This will ensure the pristine beauty of the C70 will be retained for many years to come. The McIntosh C70 Stereophonic Preamplifier is one of the finest Tube Preamplifiers ever created. The versatile Preamplifier provides connections for various input sources and outputs to drive multiple Power Amplifiers. The C70 reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.” Performance Features • Balanced Inputs The Balanced Inputs allow the connection of a source component using long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality. • Low Distortion Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%. Music is amplified with total transparency and accuracy. 4 • Remote Control The Remote Control provides basic control of the C70 operating functions and any McIntosh Source Components connected to it. • Power Control Output A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Accessories is included. • Precision Parts Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used throughout. Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C70. Front View of the C70 17-1/2" 44.5cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 6" 15.2cm Side View of the C70 15-3/4" 40cm 5/8" 1.6cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 3/16" 0.5cm Rear View of the C70 17-1/8" 43.5cm 4-13/16" 12.2cm 13/16" 2.1cm 2" 4-5/8" 5.1cm 10-9/16" 26.8cm 1-15/16" 4.9cm 11.8cm 13-1/4" 33.7cm 5 Installation Installation The C70 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the C70 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the C70 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation for your C70. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the C70 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier. If all the components are installed in a single cabinet, a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature. A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation. Allow at least 6 inches (15.24cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on each side of the Tube Preamplifier, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 19-1/2 inches (49.53cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-1/8 inch (2.9cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing. 17-1/16" 43.3cm Opening for Ventilation 10-7/8" C70 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout 27.6cm Cabinet Front Panel Cabinet Front Panel 6" 15.2cm Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting Opening for Ventilation C70 Side View in Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for Ventilation Support Shelf 1" C70 Bottom View in Custom Cabinet 2.5cm Chassis Spacers 1-1/16" 2.7cm 8-5/8" 21.9cm 15-1/2" 39.4cm Cutout Opening for Ventilation 3" 7.6cm Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit. For purposes of clarity, the above illustration is not drawn to scale. 6 12-5/16" 31.3cm 15-1/16" 38.3cm Rear Panel Connections OUTPUTS 1 and 2 send signals to Power Amplifiers and are switched On/Off with the Front Panel OUTPUT 1 and 2 Switches OUTput 1 and OUTput 2 send Turn-On Signals to McIntosh components and are controlled by the C70 Front Panel OUT 1 and OUT 2 Switches POWER CONTROL MAIN Outputs send Turn-On Signals to McIntosh Components when the C70 is switched On INPUTS BALanced 1 and 2 accept high level program source signals DATA PORTS send signals to McIntosh Source Components to allow control with the C70 Remote Control AUTO OFF Switch activates the C70 Power Save Circuitry OUTPUTS unbalanced 1 and 2 send Audio Signals to a Power Amplifier and are controlled by the C70 Front Panel OUTPUT 1 and 2 Switches Connect the C70 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel of your C70 to determine the correct voltage for your unit IR INput for signals from a compatible IR Room Sensor INPUTS (unbalanced) accept high level program source Audio Signals GND terminals accept a ground wire from a turntable PHONO MM accepts signals from a Moving Magnet phono cartridge PHONO MC accepts signals from a Moving Coil phono cartridge 7 How to Connect the C70 How to Connect the C70 The C70 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the C70 Remote Control. The connection instructions below, together with the C70 Input and Output Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1A/1B”, are an example of a typical audio system. Your system may vary from this, however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner. For additional information refer to “Connector and Cable Information” on page 3. Power Control Connections: 1. Connect a Control Cable from the C70 POWER CONTROL MAIN (upper) Jack to the Turntable Power Control In Jack. 2. Connect a Control Cable from the Turntable Power Control Out Jack to the Music Server PWR CTRL (Power Control) In Jack. 3. Connect a Control Cable from the Music Server PWR CTRL (Power Control) Out Jack to the SACD/CD Player Power Control Remote In Jack. 4. Connect a Control Cable from the SACD/CD Player Power Control Remote Out Jack to the AM/ FM Tuner Control In Jack. 5. Connect a Control Cable from the C70 POWER CONTROL OUT 1 Jack to the Stereo Power Amplifier (Main Room) Power Control In Jack. 6. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the Power Amplifier (Main Room) Power Control Out Jack to the Left Channel Loudspeaker Power Control In Jack. 7. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the Left Channel Loudspeaker Power Control Out Jack to the Right Channel Loudspeaker Power Control In Jack. 8 8. Connect a Control Cable from the C70 POWER CONTROL OUT 2 Jack to the Stereo Power Amplifier (Secondary Room) Power Control In Jack. 9. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the Power Amplifier (Secondary Room) Power Control Out Jack to the Left Channel Loudspeaker Power Control In Jack. 10. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the Left Channel Loudspeaker Power Control Out Jack to the Right Channel Loudspeaker Power Control In Jack 11. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 4. Data Control Connections: 12. Connect a Control Cable from the C70 LINE 1 DATA PORTS Jack to the AM/FM Tuner Data In Jack. 13. Connect a Control Cable from the C70 BALance 1 DATA PORT Jack to the SACD/CD Player Data In Jack. 14. Connect a Control Cable from the C70 LINE 2 DATA PORT Jack to the Music Streamer Data In Jack. 15. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 12 thru 14. Audio Connections: 16. Connect an Audio Cable from the C70 LINE 1 INPUT Jacks to the AM/FM Tuner UNBALanced Output Connectors. 17. Connect Balanced Cables from the C70 BALanced 1 INPUT Jacks to the SACD/CD Player Balanced Output Connectors. Note: Unbalanced Audio Cables may be used to connect to a C70 Unbalanced Input instead of the Balanced Input. 18. Connect an Audio Cable from the C70 LINE 2 INPUT Jacks to the Music Streamer Unbalanced Output Jacks. 19. Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turntable to the C70 MC PHONO L and R INPUT Jacks. Note: If the Turntable has a Moving Magnet Cartridge, connect the audio cables to the C70 MM PHONO L and R INPUT Jacks instead of the MC Input. 20. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 16 thru 19. 21. Connect Balanced Cables from the C70 OUTPUTS 1 L and R Connectors Jacks to the Power Amplifier (Main Room) Balanced Input Jacks. Note: Unbalanced Audio Cables may be used to connect to C70 Unbalanced Output 1 Jacks instead of the Balanced Output Connectors. 22. Optionally, connect Balanced Audio Cables from the C70 OUTPUT 2 L and R Connectors to the McIntosh Power Amplifier (Secondary Room) Balanced Input Jacks. Note: Unbalanced Audio Cables may be used to connect to C70 Unbalanced Output 2 Jacks instead of the Balanced Output Connectors. Ground Connections: 23. Connect the Ground Cable coming from the Turntable to the C70 GND Binding Post. AC Power Cords Connections: 24. Connect the C70 AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet as illustrated. 9 HR085 Remote Control Push-Buttons LEDs illuminate during the time a remote command is sent and when programming the remote control Select the DEVICE to issue a remote control command to Press to Power the C70 On Use to select tuner presets, direct access an AM/FM Station Frequency, disc tracks or any numbered operation Press to Power the C70 Off Direct access to stored Tuner PRESETS when used with the numeric Push-buttons (0 thru 9) Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions and Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players Selects FM Tuner Operating Functions and Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players TRIM selects the Power Control Meter Illumination Setting for connected McIntosh Power Amplifiers Use p and q to tune Up or Down the AM/FM Dial, use u and t for the next or previous HD Radio Program (where applicable) Scrolls through the available INPUTS Use to SELECT/Enter the indicated choice on certain McIntosh Models Press to change Broadcast BANDs on a connected Tuner. Select certain functions on a variety of McIntosh Models Mutes the audio Selects transport functions of STOP, PLAY/PAUSE, RECORD, BACK for the previous-selection, FAST-REVERSE, FAST-FORWARD and NEXT for the next selection Selects Previous Tuner Station PRESET Tuner scans Down the dial to SEEK the next Station 10 Adjusts the VOLume level up or down Selects Next Tuner Station PRESET Tuner scans Up the dial to SEEK the next Station Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. How to use the HR085 Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied C70 Remote Control (HR085) is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the C70 via the Data Ports. Notes: 1. If at any time the C70 seems unresponsive to the HR085 Remote Control Commands, press the DEVICE Push-button to select first. 2. For additional information on using the HR085 Remote Control with the McIntosh Model, please refer to the “How to Operate” starting on page 13. Mute Selection Press the MUTE Push-button on the Remote Control to Mute the Audio in the PREAMP OUTPUTS (Loudspeakers) and Headphones. The C70 Front Panel Volume Control LED at the 12 O’Clock Position will flash On and Off while the Audio is muted. Pressing the Mute Push-button a second time or adjusting the Volume Control will un-mute the C70. The LED Illumination of the Volume Control will return to its previous setting. Trim Selection The C70 Default Setting for Meter Illumination of connected McIntosh Power Amplifiers, is ON. If it is desirable to have McIntosh Power Amplifiers’ Meter Illumination switched OFF, press the TRIM (Guide) push-button on the Remote Control after the C70 is passed its warm-up mode. 11 Front Panel Displays, Controls, Switches and Jack IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control INPUT SELECTOR Control selects the desired audio signals for listening and recording OUTPUTS 1 and 2 switches allow the C70 to switch Power Control and Audio to two separate Power Amplifiers STANDBY/ON Push-button with indicator switches the C70 ON or OFF (Standby) and resets the microprocessors VOLUME Control adjusts the listening level for both channels and BALANCE Control allows the adjustment of the relative volume balance between channels Connection for low impedance dynamic headphones, for private listening BASS Control provides 10dB boost or cut with a center flat position TREBLE Control provides 10dB boost or cut with a center flat position 12 TONE Controls are activated or deactivated for the current audio signal HXD activates the acoustical depth and spatiality of music normally heard with loudspeakers, to your headphones MODE allows for listening to various channel combinations from STEREO to MONO PHONO LOAD MC OHMS provides seven different resistive loads for a Moving Coil Phono Cartridge PHONO LOAD MM pF provides seven different capacitive loads for a Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge How to Operate How to Operate Power On and Off The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C70 is in Standby mode. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the (Green) Push-button on the Remote Control. The C70 will go through a TUBE WARMUP (approximately 16 seconds) with the Tubes glowing an amber color. The LEDs around the INPUT and VOLUME CONTROLS also become Rotational Active during TUBE WARMUP. The Tubes will then glow green in color and the Input Source and Volume Setting return to the previous settings. Switch the C70 OFF by pressing the STANDBY/ON Push-button or the (Red) Push-button on the Remote Control. Note: For an explanation of the Remote Control Push-button functions, refer to pages 10 and 11. Source Selection Select the desired source using the INPUT SELECTOR Control on the Front Panel or press the INPUT ▲ or ▼ on the Remote Control. The illuminated LEDs around the control indicate the selected source. Volume Control Rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control or use the VOLume ▲ (Up) or ▼ (Down) Push-buttons on the Remote Control for the desired listening level. The LEDs surrounding the VOLUME Control indicate the current volume setting between the MINimum and MAXimum setting of LEDs. Mute Control Press the INPUT/MUTE Control on the Front Panel to Mute the Audio in the PREAMP OUTPUTS (Loudspeakers) and Headphones. The C70 Front Panel Volume Control LED at the 12 O’Clock Posi- tion will flash On and Off while the Audio is muted. Pressing the Mute Control a second time or adjusting the Volume Control will un-mute the C70. The LED Illumination of the Volume Control will return to its previous setting. Bass Control Rotate the BASS clockwise to emphasize the low frequency content of the music. Likewise, rotate the BASS counterclockwise to de-emphasize the low frequency content of the music. Balance Control Adjust the Balance by pressing the VOLUME/BALANCE Control and then immediately rotate the BALANCE Control. The Defaut Setting is equal amplification for both channels, with illumination of the LED at the center (12 o’clock) position of the Control. Rotate the Control clockwise to increase the Right Channel Volume and reduce the Left Channel Volume. The LEDs on the right side of the BALANCE Control will illuminate as the control is rotated. Rotating the Control counterclockwise will increase the Left Channel Volume and reduce the Right Channel Volume. The LEDs on the left side of the BALANCE Control will illuminate as the control is rotated counterclockwise. Treble Control Rotate the TREBLE clockwise from the center (12 o’clock) position to emphasize the high frequency content of the music. Likewise, rotate the TREBLE counterclockwise from the center position to de-emphasize the high frequency content of the music. Mode Selector The Front Panel MODE SELECTOR Control allows the Left and Right Input Signals from the currently selected source to be combined to outputs sent to the Loudspeakers and Headphones. Tone Switch When the TONE Switch on the Front Panel is placed in the ON position, the BASS and TREBLE Controls become active. The OFF position of the TONE Switch deactivates the BASS and TREBLE Controls and the Tone Circuitry is totally bypassed for a flat response. Output 1 and 2 To switch Off the audio signal going to the Power Amplifiers connected to the C70 Preamplifier Outputs, place the OUTPUT 1 and/or the OUTPUT 2 Rocker Switch in the OFF Position on the Front Panel. When there is a Power Control Connection between the C70 Power Control OUT 1 or OUT 2 and a Power Amplifier(s), the Power Amplifier(s) will be switched Off. Phono Load Adjustments There are Phono Load Adjustments for both types of Phono Cartridges, Moving Coil (MC) and Moving Magnet (MM). The resistive load for the MC Input is selectable from 25 ohms to 1,000 ohms. The capacitive load for the MM Input is selectable from 50 picofarads to 350 picofarads. Select the Phono Load setting using the Front Panel MC or MM Control for the cartridge type connected to the C70. Choose the value closest to the recommended load value specified by the Phono Cartridge Manufacturer. 13 How to Operate, con’t How to Operate, con’t Headphones Jack Connect a pair of dynamic headphones with a 1/4 inch (6.3mm) stereo phone type plug to the Headphones Jack for private listening. HXD Mode When Headphones are connected to the Front Panel Headphone Jack, place the HXD® switch to the ON position to activate the HXD® Circuitry. To deactivate HXD® place the switch in the OFF position. Note: HXD® improves the sound localization for Headphone Listening. HXD® restores the directionality component of the spatial sound stage normally heard with Loudspeaker listening. Auto Off Switch The C70 incorporates an Auto Off Feature, which automatically places the preamplifier into the Power Saving Standby/Off Mode. This occurs approximately 30 minutes after there has been an absence of user activity (includes changes to any of the Operation Functions such as source selection, volume adjustment, etc) or absence of an audio signal. If it is desirable to disable the Auto Off Feature, place the Rear Panel AUTO OFF Switch in the DISABLE position. Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the controls of the C70 stop functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by placing the Front Panel STANDBY/ON Switch in the RESET position by holding it in for fifteen seconds and then releasing the switch. 14 Photos 15 16 Photos 17 Specifications Specifications Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100,000Hz Tone Controls Bass Control ± 10dB @20Hz Treble Control ± 10dB @10,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08% from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Voltage Gain High Level to Output 1 and 2: 15dB Phono MM to Output 1 and 2: 40dB Phono MC to Output 1 and 2: 60dB Rated Output (Output 1 and 2) 2.5V Unbalanced, 5V Balanced Maximum Voltage Output 8V RMS Unbalanced, 16V RMS Balanced Sensitivity (for rated output) High Level, 450mV Unbalanced, 900mV Balanced Phono MM, 4.5mV Phono MC, 0.45mV Signal To Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) High Level - 100dB (Below rated output) MM Phono - 75dB (Below 5mV input) MC Phono - 75dB (Below 0.5mV input) Input Impedance High Level - 22K ohms Unbalanced 44k ohms Balanced Phono MM, 50pF, 100pF, 150pF, 200pF, 250pF, 300pF or 350pF; 47K ohms Phono MC, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 500 or 1,000 ohms; 100pF Maximum Input Signal High Level, 5V Unbalanced, 10V Balanced Phono MM, 50mV Phono MC, 5mV 18 Output Impedance 100 ohms Unbalanced 200 ohms Balanced Headphone Load Impedance 16 ohms to 250 ohms Power Control Output 12VDC, 25mA Tube Compliment 6 Tubes, Five - 12AX7A and One - 12AT7 (viewed thru the Top Cover Window) Power Requirements Field AC Voltage conversion of the C70 is not possible. The C70 is factory configured for one of the following AC Voltages: 100V ~ 50/60Hz at 50 watts 110V ~ 50/60Hz at 50 watts 120V ~ 50/60Hz at 50 watts 127V ~ 50/60Hz at 50 watts 220V ~ 50/60Hz at 50 watts 230V ~ 50/60Hz at 50 watts 240V ~ 50/60Hz at 50 watts Standby, less than 0.5 watts Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C70 for the correct voltage. Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 6 inches (15.24cm) including feet Depth is 18 inches (45.72cm) including the Front Panel, Knobs and Cables Weight 25 pounds (11.3 kg) net, 41.4 pounds (18.8 kg) in shipping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 26-1/2 inches (67.3cm) Depth is 24-1/4 inches (61.6cm) Height is 11-3/4 inches (29.9cm) Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. Quantity Part Number Description 1 033838 Shipping carton only 2 033837 End cap 1 1 1 033836 034414 034576 Inside carton only Top pad Bottom pad 4 4 4 017937 400159 404080 Plastic foot #10-32 x 3/4” screw #10 Flat washer FOAM TOP PAD 19 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04191300
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