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McIntosh C48

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User ratings:
43
3.7 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
18 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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1 editorial reviews
The McIntosh C49 is a solid-state Stereo Preamplifier with a modular design that allows you to upgrade the DAC as your needs change.Read more
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Pros

  • it used for a pretty good price
  • very smooth
  • detailed but solid sound

Cons

  • JRiver application was converting the DSD to PCM
  • website only discusses processing DSD files using a Mac/PC via
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly

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  • Wired

McIntosh C48 - Pros & Cons

McIntosh C48

Pros

  • it used for a pretty good price
  • very smooth
  • detailed but solid sound
  • a solid and well made table and deserves a re-fresh
  • wonderfully clear and dynamic recording it
  • hi-fi experience was new and wonderful
  • The quality of the construction was exemplary
  • Better detail
  • better soundstage
  • better coherence
  • volume control is very precise and changes with quick precision

Cons

  • JRiver application was converting the DSD to PCM
  • website only discusses processing DSD files using a Mac/PC via
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • poor recording sound quality
  • sound and sonic performance
  • sound that way live either
  • input selector causes a very faint audible sound
  • there is no wireless connectivity or network capability
  • it s hard to go back
  • there is no need to scroll through ones you haven t connected

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McIntosh C48 - Full Specifications

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General
PurposeHome
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Technical details
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.0 %
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Dimensions
Width17.5 in
Depth18.0 in
Height6.0 in
Weight26.46 lb
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Power
Power consumption (typical)30.0 W
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
XLR out4
XLR inyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Built-in displayyes
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Features
Equalizeryes

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