McIntosh C22 Vintage Tube Preamplifier – Original Version

Up for sale is an original-version McIntosh C22 tube preamplifier, a legendary piece of McIntosh history and one of the most iconic vintage tube preamps ever produced.

This is an exceptionally interesting example for anyone looking for an original, unmodified C22. It retains its original power supply and original Bumblebee coupling capacitors, along with its original Telefunken tubes. The unit has been tested and measures well against its specifications.

It has had just one owner throughout almost its entire life, with the exception of the past year.

Highlights

• Original-version McIntosh C22 tube preamplifier
• All-original condition
• Original power supply retained
• Original Bumblebee coupling capacitors retained
• Original Telefunken tubes
• Includes wooden cabinet
• Original user manual included
• Original purchase receipt available for inspection history (see Additional Note)

Condition & Testing

The preamplifier has been tested and measures well against its specifications.

Bench measurements include:

• THD: approximately 0.02%
• Output reached 20 volts before clipping, with distortion measuring approximately 0.5% at that level
• Decent gain matching between channels

The wooden cabinet is not the cleanest example and shows its age, but it remains functional and is included with the preamplifier.

The original manual is also included, although it is not in particularly good condition. Please review the pictures carefully for the exact cosmetic condition of the unit, cabinet, and manual.

Included

• McIntosh C22 or