C22

Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

This is the newest version of our C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier – the Mk V. It is the latest McIntosh vacuum tube preamplifier to carry the cherished C22 model number.

It’s a direct replacement to our C70 Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. It has all the performance of the acclaimed C70 but with the hallowed C22 moniker and its signature glass and aluminum front panel design.

Features (1) 12AT7 and (5) 12AX7A vacuum tubes that are visible through a glass panel on the top cover.

Inputs consist of two balanced and three unbalanced inputs, one Moving Coil and one Moving Magnet phono inputs. There are two pairs each of balanced and unbalanced outputs.

Includes adjustable bass and treble tone controls, plus adjustable Impedance and capacitance for the phono inputs. All control operations are done via knobs and rocker switches. Modern LED indicators denote input selection and volume level.

Our High Drive headphone amplifier is included and features our Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) technology.

Power Control can automatically turn other connected McIntosh components on and off.

With its retro black glass and aluminum front panel design, the C22 Mk V will fit right in with McIntosh home audio systems of any era – from the 1950s to current day.

• Frequency Response: +0, -0.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; +0, -3 dB from 15 Hz to 100 kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% Maximum from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Inputs: 3x Unbalanced, 2x Balanced, 1x Moving Coil (adjustable), 1x Moving Magnet (adjustable)
• Outputs: 2x Unbalanced, 2x Balanced
• Maximum Output Voltage: Balanced: 16 Vrms, Unbalanced: 8 Vrms
• Tone Controls: Bass and Treble (adjustable)