McIntosh C2800 Tube Preamplifier & MC462 2 Channel Amplifier Bundle
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A two-piece McIntosh separates system: the C2800 vacuum tube preamplifier paired with the MC462 solid-state stereo power amplifier. The C2800 carries four tubes (three 12AX7A, one 12AT7), 16 inputs including two phono stages and seven digital inputs, a subwoofer output, a processor loop, McIntosh Connect app control, and decoding up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD512; it is Roon Tested. The MC462 is a high-current solid-state amp rated at 450 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with McIntosh's Autoformer output stage and blue watt meters. This is a large, heavy, expensive separates stack for dedicated two-channel listeners who want tube warmth up front and ample solid-state power behind it; simpler integrated amps cost far less and take one shelf, while this pairing offers more inputs, more power and separate upgrade paths.
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This bundle pairs the McIntosh C2800 2-channel vacuum tube preamplifier with the MC462 2-channel solid state power amplifier. The C2800 uses three 12AX7A tubes and one 12AT7 tube. It has 16 inputs and a DA2 Digital Audio Module built around a Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit DAC.
The C2800 has three sets of variable balanced and unbalanced outputs, which allow setups such as bi-amping or connecting multiple amplifiers. Output 1 has trim level control. Output 2 can be set to mono or stereo. A Processor Loop lets you add an external processor, equalizer or room correction system without breaking the connection between preamp and power amp. The McIntosh Connect app for Android and iOS controls volume and input selection and handles firmware updates.
The MC462 delivers 450 watts per channel. Its McIntosh Autoformers provide full power into 2, 4 or 8 ohm speakers. It has a nearly 50% larger filter capacity than its predecessors, which raises dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 3.0dB. Power Guard monitors and adjusts the input signal to prevent clipping. An eco-friendly power management system powers the amplifier down after a set period with no input signal. The front panel has direct LED backlighting, and the Autoformers and power transformer sit in new housings under a machined cover with glass inserts.
