McIntosh C22 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

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This newest version of McIntosh's C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier - the Mk V - is the direct replacement to their highly regarded C70 Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, which commemorates their 70th Anniversary that took place in 2019. The new C22 Mk V is the latest McIntosh vacuum tube preamplifier to carry the cherished C22 model number. It has all the performance of the acclaimed C70 but with the hallowed C22 moniker and its signature glass and aluminum front panel design.
00:00 Intro
00:39 Longest running product from McIntosh
1:30 Tube-Based Pre-Amp
1:59 Many Connection Options
2:30 Easy Analog Interface
3:19 Get to know About McIntosh
3:49 Outro
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@enowilson Жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful components ever. A classic.

@Zp00kie Жыл бұрын

My grail preamp!

@AudioElectronicsChicago Жыл бұрын

awesome, they kept the old look

@timkneer9880 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@cctc788 3 ай бұрын

Just discover your channel it's definitely one of the best out there. I am new to this world and would to your advice on whether McIntosh C22 would be a good pair to my JBL L100. I use it mainly for vinyl listening. Maybe CD in the future, not sure yet.

@GramophoneMD 3 ай бұрын

Hello Adrianctc, we're glad to have you on board - welcome! The C22 is a fine preamp, classic analog. What power amp are you planning to use?

@cctc788 3 ай бұрын

@@GramophoneMDThank you, pretty stoke ib learning more about this hobby. I am planning to pair it with the MC462. I am also considering getting a MA7200 or 9500 to make my life easier. Now sure if I need all that power for the L100 but I was worry about all the upgrade down the road. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers!

@dennishill290 Жыл бұрын

🍺👍...!

@AD-fj8ue 6 ай бұрын

Comparing the C22 with the C8 in terme of pure sound quality. Is there a delta from your point of view? Thanks Andi

@GramophoneMD 6 ай бұрын

Hello Andi, both products have the classic McIntosh sound of "warm yet detailed". The C 22 is more money, and sounds a bit better in our view, but also has more flexibility; example, 2 balanced inputs and 3 RCA, vs one balanced and 2 RCA in the C8. I don't think you would be disappointed by the C8 though

@TheMrgonzalo05 Жыл бұрын

Hows the headphone amp on it? I'm a headphone guy and would like to use this to hook my turntable and dac. Thanks

@GramophoneMD Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't put it on the level of higher end discrete headphones of course, but it is certainly not bad. Can serve most headphones fairly well.

@Jazzman217 4 ай бұрын

Newbie question. Is this compatible with a pair of Mcintosh MC75 Amplifier?

@GramophoneMD 4 ай бұрын

Hi Richard, yes - newbie questions are always welcome! A good preamp is compatible with any good quality power amp. The combo you proposed is a good match

@demetrij7120 Жыл бұрын

can I demo this at home from the Gaithersburg store?

@GramophoneMD Жыл бұрын

I have one in Columbia at the moment.

@tms372 Жыл бұрын

Super nice, but if I can't lift it ???

@GramophoneMD Жыл бұрын

Preamps ain't too bad.

@Novilicious Жыл бұрын

Anyone here compare McIntosh to PrimaLuna preamps and Amps. Looks aside, wondering if anyone has tried both?

@GramophoneMD Жыл бұрын

Carry both. Like both. Different styles and sounds for different people. Mac is closer to neutral but with a touch of darkness. Prima Luna is heavily warm, and very pleasant but sometimes at the cost of detail and speed.

@Novilicious Жыл бұрын

@@GramophoneMD thanks!!

@AudioheavenDenmark 3 ай бұрын

2 of the tubes are the mm and mc Phono stage

@GramophoneMD 3 ай бұрын

Thank you AudioHeaven for your comment

@AudioheavenDenmark 3 ай бұрын

@@GramophoneMD i just picked one up and 2 mc275. Opening and setting them up this weekend. Should be good fun.

@russellewandowski843 Жыл бұрын

How much?

@ronfrievalt3672 Жыл бұрын

$6500

@leftistelf Жыл бұрын

that’s 4 minutes of history, inputs and looks, but nothing about sound…

@GramophoneMD Жыл бұрын

Attempting to comment on "sound" is just too subjective, you got to hear it for yourself. The more I do this the more I realize just how subtle these differences are, and often it really is more about having the appropriate features or aesthetic for the customer's needs. Put all these products in a given price bracket next to each other and listen with a blindfold on and almost none of us could say what was what. But when you buy something like a Mac product you can rest assured that the sound quality is there in terms of clarity, low noise, and ample power. If I was to try to use words to describe the Mac sound especially mac tubes it would be ever so slightly dark and forgiving. Take that with a grain of salt.