{"product_id":"mcintosh-c220-tube-preamplifier-mm-phono-1","title":"McIntosh C220 Tube Preamplifier; MM Phono","description":"Featuring four 12AX7A vacuum tubes, seven RCA inputs, two balanced XLR inputs, a Moving Magnet phono stage, bypassable bass and treble tone controls, three RCA output pairs, one XLR output pair, and a 1\/4-inch headphone jack, the McIntosh C220 Tube Preamplifier delivers outstanding audio control. Styled with McIntosh's signature glass front panel, the C220 blends classic analog tube warmth with modern precision. Electromagnetic switching and microprocessor volume control eliminate wear, while programmable input naming and home theater passthrough make it a versatile control center.\n\nReviewers praise the C220 for delivering iconic McIntosh warmth, lush midranges, and dynamic clarity without listening fatigue. Critics emphasize its quiet operational noise floor, expansive soundstage, and musical performance across all genres. The integrated MM phono stage earns acclaim for quiet vinyl playback, while flexible XLR connectivity and defeatable tone controls satisfy both purists and modern audiophiles.\n\nAdding this preamplifier to your audio system refines your source components with rich, tube-driven warmth and effortless control. Its combination of versatile connectivity, timeless build quality, and engaging sonics ensures every listening session sounds vibrant and authentic, making the C220 an ideal core component for anyone seeking classic valve sound with modern operational reliability.","brand":"The Music Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53152362791193,"sku":"99880","price":3149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/99880-14.jpg?v=1789168626","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-c220-tube-preamplifier-mm-phono-1","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}