McIntosh C55 Preamplifier

The solid state successor to the C53. Its DA2 Digital Audio Module uses a Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit DAC architecture supporting 24-bit/192kHz PCM and DSD512, with USB, coaxial, optical, HDMI ARC and MCT inputs. An 8-band analogue equalizer and a High Drive headphone amplifier with HXD crossfeed round out the analogue side.

Specifications

• Type: solid state
• Inputs: 16 total, 3 balanced, 4 unbalanced, 2 phono (MC/MM), 2 coax, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT, 1 HDMI ARC
• Outputs: 3 balanced variable, 3 unbalanced variable, headphone 1/4 inch HXD, processor loop
• THD: 0.005%
• Phono: gain 40 to 64dB selectable in 6dB steps
• Dimensions: 17.5 in W x 7.625 in H x 16.5 in D
• Weight: 28 lbs