Vintage Mcintosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet

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This is a beautifully clean example of a C8. The face has been polished, the cabinet has been refinished back to its original lustre, and it's been tested and serviced to ensure that it's working to factory spec. You'll be hard pressed to find a nicer C8 anywhere.
Production
1955-59
Condition
9/10
Orig. MSRP
$107.50 w/ cabinet
Restoration
  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Polished face
  • Refinished walnut cabinet
  • Wired new Mac pinned octal cord
Factory Specs

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.3%

Input sensitivity 5mV (MM), 500mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 80dB (line)

Output 500mV (line), 2.5V (Pre out)

Dimensions 10 1/8"W x 3 9/16"H x 7 1/2"D

Documentation

McIntosh C8 Owner's Manual

The History of McIntosh
Founded in 1949, McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The McIntosh C8 Record Compensator is a complete control unit for professional or home entertainment systems. The C8 supplies the necessary gain and equalization for use with low level phonograph cartridges as well as the high output of radio tuners.
Stock No.
7030444851368
This is a beautifully clean example of a C8. The face has been polished, the cabinet has been refinished back to its original lustre, and it's been tested and serviced to ensure that it's working to factory spec. You'll be hard pressed to find a nicer C8 anywhere.

Production

1955-59

Condition

9/10

Orig. MSRP

$107.50 w/ cabinet

Restoration

  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Polished face
  • Refinished walnut cabinet
  • Wired new Mac pinned octal cord

Factory Specs

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.3%

Input sensitivity 5mV (MM), 500mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio 80dB (line)

Output 500mV (line), 2.5V (Pre out)

Dimensions 10 1/8"W x 3 9/16"H x 7 1/2"D

Documentation

McIntosh C8 Owner's Manual

The History of McIntosh

Founded in 1949, McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment...
[ Read More ]

Liner Notes

The McIntosh C8 Record Compensator is a complete control unit for professional or home entertainment systems. The C8 supplies the necessary gain and equalization for use with low level phonograph cartridges as well as the high output of radio tuners.

Stock No.

7030444851368

Vintage McIntosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet
Vintage McIntosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet
Vintage McIntosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet
Vintage McIntosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet
Vintage McIntosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet
Vintage McIntosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet
Vintage McIntosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet
Vintage McIntosh C8 // Tube Preamp / Refinished Cabinet

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