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or more than a decade McIntosh has offered multizone systems distinguished not
only by musical excellence but also by operating ease and adaptability. A
McIntosh multizone A/V system integrates seamlessly with non-McIntosh products
and can be scaled for any size installation. If you love music and you want
McIntosh performance, a multizone system gives you more of both. But its also a
smart investment, as it uses just one set of audio and video sources to supply any
number of rooms or areas in your home. The CR16 Multizone A/V Control Center and the
MC58 8-Channel Power Amplifier go together like hand in glove, offering abundant
possibilities for a house-wide entertainment system with true McIntosh performance.
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FOUR INDEPENDENT ZONES (CR16). The CR16 is four audio/video preamps in one
chassis, each with its own input selector, volume control, and tone controls. For example,
you can listen to FM stereo in one zone, CD in a second, watch satellite in a third, and
watch a DVD movie in a fourth -“ all at the same time. In addition, a local private A/V
source can be connected for each zone for use only by that zone. As many as six CR16s
can be linked (cascaded) for a total of 24 independent A/V zones.
CONTROL DATA OUTPUTS (CR16). To facilitate system integration, the CR16 outputs
control data for source components. This allows remote operation of non-McIntosh components
either by direct connection to compatible data inputs or via a McIntosh Remote Translator.
REMOTE POWER CONTROL (CR16 + MC58).The MC58 receives power on/off data via
its single cable link to the CR16. In addition, power control jacks provide the same capa-
bility when the units are not linked. A special multipin jack on the CR16 connects to the PC3
AC Power Controller, which coordinates power on/off of zone amps, audio sources, and
video components.
EXCLUSIVE MCINTOSH TONE CONTROLS (CR16). Judicious use of well-designed bass
and treble controls can compensate for acoustical irregularities. Each zone of the CR16 has
its own bass and treble control that offers ±12dB adjustments with fine resolution, yet in
the flat position is completelyremoved from the signal path.
MATCHED AND BUFFERED VIDEO SWITCHING (CR16). High-resolution video sources
such as DVDs demand high-quality video switching. Each CR16 video input is terminated
with 75 ohms to maintain a proper impedance match. Video buffer amplifiers feed the
CR16s monitor video output, ensuring no loss in picture quality. In addition, the input
buffers feed a line-matched signal to the individual video outputs, preventing signal
degradation if those sources are in turn fed to another CR16 or a master preamp.
BALANCED CONNECTIONS (CR16). Balanced connections guard against induced noise
and allow long cable runs without compromising sound quality. The CR16s four balanced
outputs can be used to feed larger power amps (such as the MC202) for installations that
require high sound levels.
CONFIGURABLE POWER OUTPUT (MC58). Channels 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 can be
operated either in the normal mode (50W x 8) or with each channel pair independently
bridged (100W x 4). Configurations of 7, 6, 5, and 4 channels are also possible. For example,
a 5-channel configuration for home theater would comprise three bridged channel pairs
plus two normal channels, resulting in 100W x 3 for left/center/right speakers and 50W x 2
for the surround speakers.
EXCLUSIVE MCINTOSH POWER ASSURANCE SYSTEM (MC58).Power Assurance is a
collection of technologies that enhance performance and reliability and protect the amp
and the loudspeakers.
Power Guard
®clipping protection. Power Guard ensures that the amplifier will always
deliver full power without causing clipping distortion. If an amplifier channel is over-
driven, Power Guard automatically reduces the input volume just enough to keep distortion
SPEAKERS
multiple
zones
CR16
to McIntosh
home theater
system
CABLE
LINKS
MC58
DISPLAYS SOURCES
All it takes is one cable to join the
CR16 and the MC58 (or MC7108)
-¦ and one more to link a multi-
zone system to a home theater.
CR16
Multizone A/V Control Center
MC58
Eight-Channel Power Amplifier
Featured Technologies
McIntosh Multizone A/V
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CR16 Multizone A/V Control Center
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903
tel (607) 723-“3512 -U.S. toll-free (888) 979-“3737 -fax (607) 772-“3308 -www.mcintoshlabs.com Voltage Gain
Input to variable outputs: 14dB
Tone Controls
Bass and treble ±12dB
Power Requirements
120V 50/60Hz, 35W
Dimensions (h x w x d)
inch: 7.062 x 17.5 x 20
cm: 17.9 x 44.5 x 50.8
Weight
40 lbs. (18.2kg) boxed
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz, +0 / -0.5dB
Rated Voltage Output
1.25V
Maximum Voltage Output
6V from 20Hz to 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.01% max. from 20Hz to 20kHz
at rated output
Input Sensitivity
0.250V for 1.25V rated output
Maximum Input Signal
8Vrms
S/N Ratio (A-Weighted)
90dB below rated output
Input Sensitivity
1V (2.5V at gain control
center detent)
A-Weighted Signal-to-Noise Ratio
92dB (112dB below rated output)
Input Impedance
20k ohms
Power Guard®
Clipping is prevented and THDdoes not
exceed 2% with up to14dB overdrive
at 1kHz
Power Requirements
120V 50/60Hz
Dimensions (h x w x d)
inch: 7.062 x 17.5 x 20
cm: 17.9 x 44.5 x 50.8
Weight
72 lbs. (32.7kg) boxed
MC58 Eight-Channel Power Amplifier
RMS Power Output
Min. sine wave continuous avg. output
per channel with all channels operating:
Normal: 50 watts (4-„¦) or 30 watts (8-„¦)
Bridged: 100 watts (8-„¦)
(Can also be configured for 7, 6, 5, or 4 channels)
Output Load Impedance
Normal - 8 or 4 ohms
Bridged - 8 ohms
Rated Power Band
20Hz to 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.005% max. at any level from 250mW
to rated output from 20Hz to 20kHz
with all channels operating
Intermodulation Distortion
0.005% maximum if instantaneous
peak output does not exceed twice
the output power rating
Dynamic Headroom
1.8dB
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz, +0 / -0.25dB
10Hz to 100kHz, +0 / -3.0dB
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Specifications
