Description

For connecting analog devices, it includes 3 balanced and 4 unbalanced fully assignable inputs plus 1 each of Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono inputs for connecting a turntable and enjoying your vinyl collection. On the digital side, it has 3 optical, 2 coaxial and 1 USB input. The optical and coax inputs will decode digital music at up to 24-bit/192kHz for high resolution audio playback. The C52 is also capable of decoding and playing back DSD files for the latest in high fidelity performance; the USB input accepts PCM signals up to 32-bit/384kHz and supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 plus DXD 352.8kHz and DXD 384kHz. An MCT input offers a secure, custom DSD connection for playback of the high definition audio found on SACDs when paired with the MCT500 SACD/CD Transport to deliver the purest possible sound quality from your CD library. The C52 features a 24-bit/192kHz, DSD digital-to-analog-converter (DAC).

New to the C52 is that all inputs are available all of the time – even if you assign certain inputs to certain devices, giving you more freedom to configure your system the way you want. The outputs have also been updated to be easier to operate when bi-amping or tri-amping so that your highs and/or lows are not inadvertently turned off. An 8 band analog equalizer allows you to fine tune your various music sources just the way you like. For headphone listening, an added dimension can be brought to your music with the addition of Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD^®). The Home Theater Pass Through feature allows for seamless integration into your multi-channel home theater system.

The C52 is one of many McIntosh products to receive Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs. It has been profiled and tested by both Roon and McIntosh for maximum compatibility. Roon will recognize it and send it audio optimized for its capabilities. No fiddling with checkboxes or dropdowns, Roon Tested devices are automatically identified and configured out of the box for a superior customer experience.

The C52’s classic black glass front panel, blue meters, knobs, illuminated logo and brushed aluminum end caps are all housed in an attractive polished stainless steel chassis that delivers a timeless look. It can be paired with a variety of amplifiers,speakers, room correction devices, CD players, turntables, tuners and other source components to make a complete home audio system.

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

• Number of Channels

  2

• Total Harmonic Distortion

  0.003%

• Frequency Response

  +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
  +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz

• Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)

  16V RMS / 8V RMS

• Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)

  900mV / 450mV

• Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)

  0.45mV

• Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)

  4.5mV

• Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)

  100dB

• Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)

  80dB

• Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)

  82dB

• Voltage Gain (High Level)

  15dB

• Voltage Gain (Moving Coil)

  60dB

• Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet)

  40dB

• Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)

  44K ohm, 22K ohm

CONNECTIVITY

• Balanced Input

  3

• Unbalanced Input

  4

• Phono Input Moving Coil

  1 (adjustable)

• Phono Input Moving Magnet

  1 (adjustable)

• Upgradeable Digital Audio Module

  No

• Digital Coaxial Input

  2

• Digital Optical Input

  3

• Digital MCT (DIN) Input

  1

• Digital USB Input

  1

• HDMI (ARC) Input

  0

• Digital AES/EBU Input

  0

• Balanced Fixed Output

  0

• Balanced Variable Output

  3

• Unbalanced Fixed Output

  1

• Unbalanced Variable Output

  3

• Headphone Output

  1/4″ High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD^®)

• Input Level Match

  Yes, +/- 6dB

• Home Theater PassThru

  Yes

• Unbalanced Analog Connector Type

  Premium gold-plated solid brass

• Service Port

  0

CONTROL

• Tone Controls

  8 band

• Tone Bypass and Input Assign

  Yes

• RS232 Control Input

  Yes

• Power Control Output

  1 Main, 4 Trigger

• Rear Panel Data Port

  6

• Rear Panel IR Sensor Input

  Yes

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Multi-Chassis or Single

  Single, two layer

• Output Meters

  Yes

• Vacuum Tube or Solid State

  Solid State

• Power Consumption (On)

  30 Watts

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

• Dimensions (W x H x D)

  17.5″ (44.45cm) x 7.6″ (19.37cm) x 18″ (45.72cm)

• Weight

  27.5 lbs (12.5 kg)

• Shipping Weight

  43 lbs (19.5 kg)