C27 vs C32
The C32's output voltage is 2.5V RMS against the C27's 0.3V RMS. Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB), thd (0.050%), and mm gain (62 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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AmplifiersPre-AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$899
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the C27
The McIntosh C27 is a high-performance stereo preamplifier produced from 1977 to 1983, featuring a discrete transistor phono stage, step-attenuator volume control, and regulated power supply. Its design emphasizes low distortion and precise signal processing through multiple gain stages and negative feedback tone control circuits.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.050%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.3V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 10.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 62 dB
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 406.4 × 138.1 × 330 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.2 kg (18 lbs)
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