C53 vs Boulder 1008
The 1008's thd is 0.010% against the C53's 0.005%. Both share output voltage (16.0V RMS).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,500 - $8,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the C53
The McIntosh C53 is a premium 2-channel solid-state preamplifier offering exceptional audio fidelity through its dual-mono design and separate power supplies per channel. It features 16 inputs (including 3 balanced, 4 unbalanced, and a phono stage) alongside McIntosh's proprietary 8-band tone control system (±12dB adjustment per band). The unit delivers a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5dB) and maintains a total harmonic distortion of just 0.005%.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- Output Voltage
- 16.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 8.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions