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McIntosh C53 Pre-Amplifier – Display Only

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McIntosh C53 Pre-Amplifier – Display Only

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McIntosh C53 Pre-Amplifier – Unmatched Audio Excellence for the Discerning Listener
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Elevate your home audio experience with the McIntosh C53 Pre-Amplifier, a masterpiece of sound engineering that combines timeless design with cutting-edge technology. Exclusively available at Len Wallis Audio, this pre-amplifier is designed to deliver unparalleled audio quality, ensuring every note, beat, and melody is reproduced with stunning clarity and precision. Whether you’re a passionate audiophile or simply seeking the best in home entertainment, the McIntosh C53 is the ultimate choice for transforming your listening space.
Unique Features That Redefine Audio Performance
The McIntosh C53 stands out with its innovative features, setting a new standard for pre-amplifiers:
  • DA2 Digital Audio Module: The C53 is the first to feature McIntosh’s advanced DA2 module, offering superior digital audio processing. With support for high-resolution audio up to DSD512 and DXD 384kHz, it ensures studio-quality sound that captures every detail of your music.
  • HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): Connect seamlessly to your TV via HDMI (ARC) for enhanced audio playback, bringing cinematic sound to your home theatre system. Multi-channel formats like Dolby® and DTS® are expertly converted to 2-channel audio for flawless listening.
  • 8-Band Analog Equalizer: Fine-tune your music with precision using the 8-band analog equalizer, adjustable by ±12dB per band. Tailor the sound to your preferences, ensuring every track is perfect for your ears.
  • High Drive Headphone Amplifier with HXD®: Enjoy personal listening with the High Drive Headphone Amplifier, compatible with virtually any pair of headphones. The Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) adds depth and dimension to your music, creating an immersive experience.
  • 16 Inputs for Ultimate Flexibility: With 9 analog inputs (including balanced and unbalanced connections) and 7 digital inputs, the C53 accommodates all your audio sources, from turntables to media streamers.
Benefits to Enhance Your Lifestyle
The McIntosh C53 is more than just a pre-amplifier – it’s a gateway to a richer, more immersive audio experience:
  • Unmatched Sound Quality: Rediscover your music collection with pristine clarity and dynamic range, thanks to the next-generation Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit DAC powering the DA2 module.
  • Future-Proof Design: The upgradeable DA2 module ensures your pre-amplifier evolves with emerging audio technologies, delivering lasting value for years – even decades – to come.
  • Seamless Integration: Home Theatre Pass Through allows effortless integration into your home theatre system, while Power Control and Data Ports simplify operation of connected McIntosh components.
  • Personalised Listening: Whether you’re spinning vinyl, streaming high-resolution audio, or enjoying TV audio, the C53 adapts to your needs, offering a tailored listening experience that elevates every moment.
Technical Specifications
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 444.5 mm x 193.7 mm x 457.2 mm
  • Weight: 12.5 kg
  • Materials: Black glass front panel with direct LED backlighting, polished stainless steel chassis, aluminium end caps
  • Inputs: 9 analog (3 balanced, 4 unbalanced, 1 Moving Coil, 1 Moving Magnet), 7 digital (2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT, 1 HDMI ARC)
  • Outputs: 3 variable balanced/unbalanced, 1 fixed unbalanced
  • Frequency Response: +0, -0.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; +0, -3 dB from 15 Hz to 100 kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (High Level): 100 dB
  • Headphone Impedance: 100–600 ohms (suitable for most headphones)
What Customers around the web are Saying
The McIntosh C53 has earned glowing reviews from users worldwide for its exceptional performance and durability:
  • “Competes with the best I’ve heard despite the complexity of its design… I rate the McIntosh C53 as one of the best pre-amplifiers I’ve ever heard or used in my system.” – Secrets of Home Theatre and High Fidelity
  • “The C53/MC462 combo sounded super-smooth and superbly balanced at all times, whilst never letting the smoothness of their delivery interfere with their ability to resolve a level of detail, [which] means you will hear nuances you just will not hear with lesser amplifiers.” – Audio Esoterica
  • “The C53 replaces a whole shelf-full of components by rolling linestage, phonostages, DAC, equalizer, and headphone amp into a single elegant box… I can’t think of another component that manages to do so much so superlatively well.” – McIntosh Labs Review
Ready to Experience Audio Perfection?
The McIntosh C53 Pre-Amplifier is more than a component – it’s the heart of your audio system, designed to inspire and delight with every listen. Don’t settle for ordinary sound; elevate your home audio to extraordinary heights. Visit Len Wallis Audio today to explore the C53 in detail or contact our expert team for personalised advice. 
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