McIntosh C2600, Owner'S Manual

8

Connecting Components

The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the 

C2600 Tube Preamplifier is located on a separate 

folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet.

Refer to separate sheet “

Mc2B

” for the Rear Panel 

Connections.

Rear Panel Connections

C2600 Audio Preamplifer Rear Panel 

The C2600 has the ability to automatically switch 

power On/Off to Source Components via the Power 

Control connections. The Data Port Connections allow 

for the remote operation of basic functions using the 

C2600 Remote Control HR085. With an external sen-

sor connected to the C2600, remote control operation 

of the system is possible from another room and/or 

when the C2600 is located in a cabinet with the doors 

closed.

The connection instructions below, together with 

the C2600 Input/Output/Control Connection Diagrams 

located on the separate folded sheets “

Mc1A/1B

 and 

Mc2A

”, are an example of a typical audio system. 

Your system may vary from this, however the actual 

components would be connected in a similar manner. 

For additional information refer to “Connector and 

Cable Information” on page 4.

Notes: 1. The C2600 allows renaming of the Audio Inputs 

Names as indicated on the Front Panel Infor-

mation Display. Example, “UNBAL 1” may be 

changed to “TUNER” or your own personal 

preference. Refer to Setup “Renaming Input” on 

page 14.

2. For convenience, an “Input Assignment Chart” 

on a separate sheet “Mc5A/5B” has been pro-

vided to keep track of changes.

Power Control Connections:

1. Connect a Control Cable from the C2600 POWER 

CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In 

on the Turntable.

2. Connect a Control Cable from the Turntable Pow-

er Control Out Jack to the Digital Audio Player 

Trigger In Jack.

3. Connect a Control Cable from the Digital Audio 

Player Trigger Out Jack to the SACD Transport 

Power Control In Jack.