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lIHntcsh C -8 PROFESSIONAL AUDIO COMPENSATOR and PRE -AMPLIFIER The beautiful new McIntosh C -8 puts at your fingertips complete and precise audio control. The ultimate in playback performance is achieved with five Bass (turnover) and five Treble (de- emphasis) switches wihch operate independently and cumulatively. Innumerable compensation settings create fine degrees of sound shading. (Bass switches provide progressive turnover from 1200 to 280 cycles per second. Treble switches provide progressive roll -off from 0 to -25 db in 1 or 2 db steps!) Additional features: separate wide -range bass and treble FINE controls, a five -program- source selector, a rumble filter, an aural compensator to preserve correct tone balance at low listening levels. Hear the flawless reproduction possible with McIntosh uncompromising audio control at your dealer's. $$" for C -8 less cabinet; C -6M in cabinet illus. Crated, $96.50 (for use with McIntosh amplifiers); self- powered model C -8P (less cabinet) 599.50; C -8PM (with cabinet) $107.50. Here's a miracle in music - unbelievable realism and clarity without listening fatigue. The incomparable McIntosh MC -30 main power amplifier sets a new standard of performance - GUARANTEES full 30 watts (60 watts peak) at all frequencies 20 to 20,000 cycles. Full reproduction of the highest and lowest frequencies is assured with unparalleled low distortion. Harmonic distortion guaranteed below f/3 % at 30 watts, 1/10% at 15 watts; IM distortion below %z % even at full 60 watts! Inaudible hum level, highest efficiency, longest life - more plus values from the exclusive patented McIntosh Circuit with Unity Coupling". At your dealer's. $143.50. * Patented 1949. 6 HIGH FIDELITY MAGAZINE
K/4 is 7e4 Why 1114111Ø9h QUALITY GREATER LISTENING The McIntosh C -8 is the most flexible audio compensotor ever devised. It is fundamental to High Fidelity sound reproduction principles, which are reviewed below, compensation, or equalization, for the recording process necessary? The recording process requires thot the loudness of the music over portions of the sound spectrum be artificially raised or lowered to get the most on the record. To obtain realism in playback results we must exactly reverse this curve, thus equalizing its effect. is so much flexibility necessary? %Q the McIntosh easy to operate? There are over 1000 recording companies using various and changing recording curves. The McIntosh con reproduce any recording curve, present or future. More important even, is its ability to adjust precisely to varying room conditions, ear preferences and speaker characteristics. The vast tonal possibilities of the McIntosh let you be your own conductor. Weathers, or constant amplitude cartridges con be switched into the equalizer, if desired, for full compensation control. Your ear will quickly get you acquainted with the tonal effects of this flexible instrument. The switches are large and easily seen. Operation is surprisingly easy and satisfying. ni s do I know how to set the controls for a particular record? eeut Recommended playback characteristics ore often given on the record jacket. McIntosh supplies o convenient Record <strong>Com</strong>pensation Chart covering 55 record manufacturers, and giving 32 progressive boss turnover and treble roll -off settings. control settings be relocated accurately? The finest degree can be relocated quickly and exactly. Your own preference, once selected, can be permanently indicated on a McIntosh label and applied to the record or jacket for ready reference. eaef I connect the McIntosh to my present equipment? Any system con now be easily altered to professional standards with the self -powered C -8P. Separate power supply, 51/2" x 43/4" x 23/8 ", allows smaller main control unit and prevents any possible induced hum problem. MORE EASE IN INSTALLATION Versatile hack panel features five inputs (can include two phonograph cartridges). three outputs, equalization switch for magnetic or amplitude cartridges. Variable load resistor ( 1,000 to 100,000 ohms) adjusts for optimum magnetic cartridge performance. Three AC outlets for master system on -off feature. Great stability, adequate frequency response and typical McIntosh lowest distortion - less than .3% at full 4 volts, 20- 20,000 cycles. All controls silently operated. Send today for details and McIntosh Master <strong>Com</strong>pensation Chart for finest playback results. Pioneer Specialists in High Fidelity Amplification III4ntosIt LABORATORY, INC. 322 Water Street Binghamton, N. Y. Export Division: 25 Warren St., New York 7, N. Y. Cable: SIMONTRICE N. Y. AUGUST 1955
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