The McIntosh C2800 is the vacuum-tube counterpart to the solid-state C55, offering similarly broad source and system flexibility through a distinctly different analog architecture. Three 12AX7A tubes and one 12AT7 tube form its four-tube complement, visible beneath the glass top panel, while precision volume control and fully regulated power supplies support quiet, consistent operation.
Sixteen inputs make the C2800 a versatile control center for a serious two-channel system. Its nine analog inputs include two independently configurable moving-coil or moving-magnet phono inputs, while the included DA2 Digital Audio Module handles seven digital sources. Three variable output sets, adjustable filtering, subwoofer capability, and a Processor Loop provide room to shape and expand the system over time.