STATUS - SOLD
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Description :
The McIntosh C34V is a very flexible component. It is a big step up from the earlier models and maintain superior channel balance in operation. The switch quality on the C34V is excellent with a top of the line Alps volume control. The front panel 5 band Eq. and the Compander can be bypassed or assigned to the other buss, record, while listening to a source to hear a purist sound. Gain controls which set sensitivity and the monitor amplifier input selector are mounted on the top right of front panel. Input choices are External, Listen or Record. The main output is always on but the output one and two are switched from the front panel. This allows the main amplifier to be muted while headphones are used or another amplifier for a remote area. Processor loops are for EQs or Dolby/DBX devices and the controls on the top panel behind the faceplate set gain speed.
The McIntosh C34V preamplifier also has stereo speaker terminals on the rear panel. It powers the twin, front panel headphone jacks. Functionally, the McIntosh C34V does what it is supposed to do taking the sound from the source and disperse and separate the the different frequencies with uncanny precision and with accurate dedication. The sound is very full and modern with high signal to noise and low hiss.
Specifications :
Preamplifier Section
Frequency Response.......................+0dB, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
Max Voltage Output.........................10V from 20Hz to 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion..................0.01% max from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated output
Sensitivity........................................Phono: 2mV for 2.5V rated output (0.4mV IHF)
........................................High level: 250mV for 2.5V rated output (50mV IHF)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio........................A-weighted
.........................Phono: 90dB below 10mV input (84dB IHF)
........................High level: 100dB below rated output (86dB IHF)
Max Input Signal..............................Phono: 100mV
..............................High level: 20V
Input Impedance..............................Phono: 47k ohms and 65pF capacitance
..............................High level: 50k ohms
Equalization Controls.......................Variable 12dB boost to 12dB cut at center frequencies
.......................of 30, 150, 500, 1500, 10k Hz
Compander Ratios...........................From 1:2 compression to 2:1 expansion
Low Frequency Filter........................Flat or roll-off at 12dB per octave below 50Hz
High Frequency Filter.......................Flat or roll-off at 12dB per octave above 7kHz
Monitor Amplifier Section
Continuous Average Power Output.....20W per channel into 8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20kHz
......at 0.01% max harmonic distortion
Frequency Response........................+0, -0.2dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
Sensitivity........................................750mV for rated output (170mV IHF)
.........................................input impedance is 27k ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio........................100dB below rated output (87dB IHF), A-weighted
General Information
Semiconductor Complements............31 x bipolar transistors
............76 x field effect transistors
............35 x integrated circuits
...........107 x diodes
............1 x silicon controlled rectifier
AC Power Outlets.............................1 x green turntable current sensing, 100W
.............................2 x red unswitched
.............................3 x black switched
.............................1440W total capacity
Power Requirements........................120V, 50/60 Hz, 25 to 85 W
Dimension(w x d x h)........................41 x 35.5 x 14.5 cm
Weight............................................10kg
Miscellaneous :
Remote...........................................No
Manual............................................Yes
Made In...........................................USA
Condition.........................................9/10
Product Information :
http://audio-database.com/MCINTOSH/amp/c34v-e.html
http://www.roger-russell.com/preamps.htm#c34v
http://mcc.berners.ch/pre-amplifiers/C34V.pdf
http://www.hifiengine.com/library/mcintosh/c34v.shtml (Manual, requires registration)
Reviews :
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=394827
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=140119
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/headphones-home-audio/in-ear/mcintosh/c34v/prd_452934_7796crx.aspx
http://www.amp-shootout.com/2.html (#22) |