(1974) McIntosh C26 Solid State Stereo Preamplifier - Black/Walnut
excellent condition - $1400 - LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY!
Comes complete with original cabinet - good condition (some wear)

All new glass front, and new bulbs; had connectors, switches and pots cleaned, and tightened all RCA connectors. All tested and ready to go!

C26 Specifications:

Response: +0 -0.5 dB 20 to 20,000Hz
Distortion: less than 0.1%
Input sensitivity: 2.0mV phono. 0.25V aux, tape and tuner
Input impedance: 47k phono. 250k aux, tape and tuner
Hum and noise: -74 dB below 10mV input phono. -85 dB aux tape and tuner re: 2.5V
Output main: 2.5V (10V max)
Output center channel: follows main output
Output impedance: 200 ohms into 47k or higher
Output impedance center channel: 1200 ohms into 47k or higher
Voltage amplification: 20dB aux, tape and tuner. 62dB phono
LF filter: 50Hz 6 dB/octave. Down 12 dB at 20Hz
HF filter: 5kHz 6 dB/octave. Down 12 dB at 20kHz
Bass controls: switched 11 position dual concentric -20 dB to +16 dB at 20Hz
Treble control: switched 11 position dual concentric -20 dB to +20 dB at 20,000Hz
Loudness control: flat response or continuously variable
Balance control: full left to full right
Input selector: Aux, Tape 2, Tape 1, tuner, Phono 1, Phono 2
Mode selector: L to L&R, R to L&R, stereo reverse, stereo, mono, mono L, mono R
Phase control: 0° or 180° in the left channel. (top of Chassis)
Center channel level control: (+ or — 6 dB with center channel control at top of chassis)
Semiconductors: 18 silicon planar transistors, 3 silicon diodes
Speaker Switches: Main and Remote
AC outlets: 4 switched, 1 unswitched
Tape monitor: Tape 1 or Tape 2 with interlock
Panloc mounting (not included)
Front panel: glass, gold/teal, illuminated
Size: 5-7/16” high, 16” wide and 13” deep
Weight: 18 lb.
Sold from 1968 to 1977