McIntosh C12000 2 Channel Solid State & Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

By Life Style Store
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Thanks to its two-chassis design, the new C12000 will deliver the purest sound reproduction possible!

The two-chassis design allows the audio section to be completely separated from the control and power sections. The absolute isolation of a preamplifier’s two main functions – control and sound – is achieved by this unusual but effective design.

Splitting these primary purposes of a preamplifier up into separate chassis will deliver the purest sound reproduction possible.

Main Features:

  • (12) analog inputs including (6) balanced, (4) unbalanced & (2) phono
  • Offers both vacuum tube and solid-state output for maximum flexibility
  • Programmable phono inputs with adjustable capacitance and resistance loading for greater compatibility with a wide variety of turntables
  • Phono stage utilises (4) 12AX7A vacuum tubes, with (2) tubes per channel in a fully balanced configuration that incorporates RIAA equalisation
  • Increased user adjustment options
  • Includes high output, high drive headphone jack with user-selectable Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)

The C12000 Preamplifier module offers both vacuum tube and solid-state output, allowing you to decide which to use based on the music being played, the audio components in the rest of your home audio system, and your sound preferences. All outputs are driven by discrete amplifiers.

For connecting the C12000 to your amplifier(s) and the rest of your home music system, there are four total outputs: one balanced vacuum tube; one balanced solid-state; one fixed unbalanced; and one programmable unbalanced (can be either vacuum tube or solid-state).

Both the C12000 Controller and C12000 Preamplifier chassis are made from stainless steel polished to a mirror finish plus hairline brushed black Titanium stainless steel, offering an enhanced degree of richness and refinement.

McIntosh manufactures handcrafted high-end home audio equipment for stereo and home theatre.

Details
  • Category
    Amplifiers
  • Range
    Hi-Fi
Specifications

Specifications

  • Weight: 37.2 kg
  • Dimensions: N/A
  • Availability: Store
  • Channels: 2
  • Total Harmonic Distortion:
    - High Level: 0.005%
    - Phono: 0.05%
  • Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz, +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
  • Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced): 20V RMS / 10V RMS
  • Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced): 900mV / 450mV
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil): 0.25 – 2.5mV
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet): 5 – 10mV
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level): 107dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil): 79dB
  • Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet): 40 – 46dB
  • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced): 50K ohms, 25K ohms
  • Balanced Input: 6
  • Unbalanced Input: 4
  • Phono Input Moving Coil: Up to 2 (unit has 2 Phono inputs; each is user-configurable as either Moving Coil or Moving Magnet)
  • Phono Input Moving Magnet: Up to 2 (unit has 2 Phono inputs; each is user-configurable as either Moving Coil or Moving Magnet)
  • Headphone Output:
    - 1/4″ High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
    - Selectable headphone impedances of 16 ohms – 40 ohms, 40 – 150 ohms, 150 – 600 ohms
  • Home Theatre PassThru: Yes
  • Power Control Output: 1 Main, 2 Output, 4 Trigger
  • Rear Panel Data Port: 8
  • Power Consumption: 75 Watts
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The Life Style Store History

The Life Style Store first opened its doors in February 2002 in the Riverbank complex in Parramatta. It was started by three individuals with a passion for quality home and car entertainment products. Having had vast experience within Australia’s largest car audio retailer at the time, the staff were determined to take that experience and develop a business that could take the home theatre and car audio experience to another level.

In mid-2004, the Riverbank complex was sold and the company relocated to its current premises at The Junction in North Parramatta where we have been for over 16 years. Over time the showroom has been expanded to include 17 home entertainment demonstration rooms.

In 2021 a further expansion was commenced to showcase a simulated fully automated home and new Automotive categories. The showroom’s vast array of demonstration rooms and facilities allow you to audition the true home and car entertainment experience as well as home automation systems before making your purchasing decision.

Life Style Store’s retail showroom is based in the fast-growing Western Suburbs/Hills region of Sydney, however the store services customers from all over Sydney and Regional New South Wales.

Whilst a competitive price is always of importance, the quality and suitability of the product are even more important and that is the mantra of the Life Style Store. We will design the right system with the correct components to provide you with the performance and functionality to suit your needs. We are also focused on providing you with the best available products on the market for your requirements, so we have made the conscious decision to not import our own brands so that we can remain impartial. We offer a wide range of products from a carefully selected range of brands which we offer without any bias other than towards their performance, reliability, and value-for-money. You won’t find any low-quality brands at the Life Style Store. Vinod, the company’s co-founder says: “We plan to be here for a long time, so don’t want to waste our time on poor quality products. We want our customers to come back and recommend us to their friends.”

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.