Macintosh C8

Mcintosh C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier - An exclusive sound experience

Powered by four 12AX7a vacuum tubes protected in stylish cages, this preamp delivers a warm and authentic sound that will take your music experiences to a new level. With one balanced and two unbalanced analog inputs, as well as a Moving Coil and a Moving Magnet phono input with adjustable load, there are plenty of options for connecting your favorite sound sources. It also comes with one balanced and two unbalanced outputs.

Although this preamp is not equipped with digital inputs, it is digital-audio ready, as Mcintosh's DA2 Digital Audio Module can be installed as an optional dealer-installed upgrade. The DA2 has 7 digital inputs, including 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT (for use with our line of SACD / CD Transports) and 1 audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) connection. It supports up to DSD512.