The McIntosh C20 is a classic vintage stereo vacuum tube preamplifier made by McIntosh Laboratory between 1959 and 1963. Known as McIntosh's first stereophonic tube control center, it amplifies weak audio signals, shapes tone balance, and precedes the famous C22. McIntosh +3Key Specifications & Features

  • Tube Complement: Uses five 12AX7, two 12AU7, and one 6X4 vacuum tube.
  • Record Compensation: Offers multiple equalization and compensation settings for vintage mono and early stereo records.
  • Inputs & Outputs: Includes phono, auxiliary, tape head, and tuner inputs with flexible tape monitoring.
  • Build Style: Features a signature black and gold faceplate (with later variants incorporating glass panels) and weighs around 28.5 pounds
  • I would call the condition excellent except for a hairline crack in the front faceplate and as you know Mcintosh does not produce replacements, other than that the preamp is in beautiful condition. Just checked out by my tech and a couple of capacitors were changed out but the rest is mostly original and ready to go. I added some feet to prevent scratching and banging of the face and sides.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • C20
Categories
Year
  • Early 60s
Made In
  • United States

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