The Story
Prepared for the future of digital music.
The C49 features the upgradeable DA1 Digital Audio Module. This will allow
you to keep your C49 up-to-date with future digital formats via installation
of updated modules.
Includes 7 analog and 6 digital inputs, enough to connect virtually all source components. Supports high resolution digital music up to
DSD256 and DXD 384kHz via an 8-channel, 32-bit/192kHz. Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad Balanced mode. Complete with
McIntosh technologies including Home Theater PassThru, Bass and Treble tone controls, High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone
Cossfeed Director (HXD®) and Power Control.
Specifications
Frequency Response
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
+0, -.dB from 15Hz to100kHz
Analogue Inputs
2 Balanced
3 Unbalanced
1 Moving Coil
1 Moving Magnet
Digital inputs
2 Coax
2 Optical
1 USB
1 MCT (Used with McIntosh MCT series SACD/CD
Transports)
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (High Level)
100dB
Maximum Voltage Output
Balanced: 16Vrms
Unbalanced: 8 Vrms
Dimensions (W x H x D)
44.45cm x 15.2cm (includes feet) x 45.72cm
(including the front panel, knobs and cables)
Net weight
10.4kg

Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Prepared for the future of digital music.
The C49 features the upgradeable DA1 Digital Audio Module. This will allow
you to keep your C49 up-to-date with future digital formats via installation
of updated modules.
Includes 7 analog and 6 digital inputs, enough to connect virtually all source components. Supports high resolution digital music up to
DSD256 and DXD 384kHz via an 8-channel, 32-bit/192kHz. Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad Balanced mode. Complete with
McIntosh technologies including Home Theater PassThru, Bass and Treble tone controls, High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone
Cossfeed Director (HXD®) and Power Control.
Specifications
Frequency Response
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
+0, -.dB from 15Hz to100kHz
Analogue Inputs
2 Balanced
3 Unbalanced
1 Moving Coil
1 Moving Magnet
Digital inputs
2 Coax
2 Optical
1 USB
1 MCT (Used with McIntosh MCT series SACD/CD
Transports)
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (High Level)
100dB
Maximum Voltage Output
Balanced: 16Vrms
Unbalanced: 8 Vrms
Dimensions (W x H x D)
44.45cm x 15.2cm (includes feet) x 45.72cm
(including the front panel, knobs and cables)
Net weight
10.4kg
















