{"product_id":"mcintosh-c2600-tube-preamplifier-big-mac-glory","title":"McIntosh C2600 Tube Preamplifier, Big Mac Glory!","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1949, \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e has become synonymous with excellence in audio design and performance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eRenowned for handcrafting high-end, luxury home audio systems, including amplifiers, speakers, and turntables, McIntosh is instantly recognizable by their signature black glass front panels and iconic blue power meters.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMcIntosh products are celebrated for their exceptional sound quality, enduring longevity, and significant role in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh C2600 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, hybrid control center that advances the legacy of the C2300 and C2500 models.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe C2600 combines upgraded tube circuitry with a sophisticated on-board digital-to-analog converter (DAC). At its core, the unit utilizes six vacuum tubes (12AX7A and 12AT7) within a dual-chassis design that separates analog and digital sections to prevent signal corruption and ensure maximum audio purity. It offers a massive array of 16 total inputs—including dedicated and adjustable Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) phono stages—and supports high-resolution digital files, including \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit\/384kHz PCM, DSD256, and DXD 352.8kHz via its asynchronous USB input\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for versatility and pristine audio reproduction, the C2600 provides three balanced and three unbalanced outputs, enabling complex bi-amping or tri-amping setups. The integrated DAC module also features optical and coaxial inputs alongside McIntosh’s proprietary MCT input for secure SACD\/DSD data transfer. Sound tailored to user preference is achieved through assignable bass\/treble controls and input-level matching, while the\u003cstrong\u003e High Drive Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e includes \u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, specifically designed to enhance the soundstage for intimate listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the C2600 also maintains the traditional McIntosh aesthetic, featuring a beautifully backlit black glass front panel and iconic blue signal meters.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis C2600 is SPOTLESS and includes all of the original packaging, manual, remote, and accessories.  It is plug-and-play and sounds as stunning as it looks.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemos are encouraged in Andover, MA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$4,999 (plus applicable shipping and\/or MA sales tax)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Hill Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267104276547,"sku":null,"price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/6387\/files\/McIntoshC260005.jpg?v=1778872848","url":"https:\/\/holthill.com\/products\/mcintosh-c2600-tube-preamplifier-big-mac-glory","provider":"Holt Hill Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}