C35 vs C29
The C29's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the C35's 105 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.002%, and its output impedance 100Ω against 600Ω. Both share output voltage (2.5V RMS).
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The McIntosh C35 is a vintage solid-state stereo preamplifier and system control center, first released in 1989 and produced until 1992. It features phono and high-level inputs, tone controls, video switching, and multiple amplifier outputs. Known for excellent sound quality with low distortion and high signal-to-noise ratio, it remains a sought-after classic in the McIntosh lineup.
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Size, weight, and appearance
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The C29's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the C35's 105 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.002%, and its output impedance 100Ω against 600Ω. Both share output voltage (2.5V RMS).
The ATC-2's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the C35's 105 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.002%, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its output impedance 200Ω against 600Ω.
The LS9's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the C35's 105 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.002%, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 8.2 kg (18 lbs).
The CA2's signal-to-noise is 108 dB against the C35's 105 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.002%, its output voltage 7.5V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 6 kg (13 lbs) against 8.2 kg (18 lbs).
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