McIntosh C26 User Manual

READING TIME: 32 MinutesPrice $1.25THE MclNTOSH C 26 SOLID STATE STEREO PREAMPLIFIER

Example: Connect the output of recorder 1 toTAPE 1 input on the C 26. Connect the TAPE 1output on the C 26 to the input of recorder 1. Inthe same way,

vision set or other source that has output of 0.25volts or more. In the AUX position the gain is 20 dBto the MAIN outputs, 0 dB to the TAPE outputs.Th

Using the PushbuttonsThe C 26 is designed to be used with two com-plete tape recorders. The pushbuttons permit nor-mal playback of either recorder, or

Adjusting theTop Panel ControlsPHASE —The PHASE is a two-position switchthat reverses the phase in the left channel. Im-properly phased program source

Performance LimitsPOWER REQUIREMENT120 volts, 50/60 Hz, 15 wattsPerformance Limits are the maximum deviationfrom perfection permitted for a Mclntosh i

SPEAKERMain — Switch the MAIN loudspeaker systemON or OFF without affecting the performanceof REMOTE speakers.Remote — Switch the REMOTE loudspeakersy

PerformanceChartsLOW AND HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER CHARACTERISTICSPHONO EQUALIZATION CHARACTERISTIC (RIAA)100100010000 2000020151050-5-10-15-20FREQUENCY I

The C 26 preamplifier functions can be dividedinto 5 sections. They are: phono preamplifier,main preamplifier, power supply, center channelamplifier,

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Your C 26 stereo preamplifier willgive you many years of pleasantand satisfactory performance.If you have any questions concerningthis instrument, ple

Adequate ventilation extends the trouble-freelife of electronic instruments. It is generally foundthat each 10° centigrade (18° F) rise in tempera-tur

instrument in until the front panel is against thecabinet panel. At the bottom front corners of thePANLOC instruments are the PANLOC buttons.Depressin

How to ConnectCONNECTING A RECORD PLAYER TO PHONO 1Connect the cable from the "left" channel of therecord player into the "L" PHON

TAPE RECORDER 1TAPE RECORDER 2TUNER £TAPE MACH.AC LINETURNTABLEAC LINEAC LINE5FM ANTENNATUNERGROUND LINETURNTABLE

AC LINEMONO AMPSTEREO AMPAC LINE6LEFTREMOTE STEREOLOUDSPEAKERSYSTEMRIGHTLEFTMAIN STEREO LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMCENTERRIGHTMONO LOUDSPEAKERSYSTEM

What theControls DoLOUDNESS CONTROLFLAT position: (Maximum counterclockwise ro-tation) Normal flat frequency response. The loud-ness compensation is t