McIntosh CR106

The McIntosh CR106 is a preamplifier and audio matrix designed for creating multi-zone home audio systems. It combines audio control for six separate zones in one compact unit, allowing you to play different music in different rooms simultaneously.

Key Features:

• Multi-Room Control: Allows independent control of each of the six zones: select sources, adjust volume, configure subwoofers, and group zones.
• Connectivity Flexibility: Provides four analog and four digital inputs. It also supports wireless audio streaming via Bluetooth with support for high-resolution codecs (aptX HD, aptX Adaptive).
• Scalability: Up to five CR106 units can be networked via Dante®, creating a system with up to 30 two-channel zones.
• Ease of Operation: Controlled via the convenient McIntosh Connect mobile app, web interface, or directly from the front panel. Compact design: Designed for standard rack mounting (2U), making it ideal for discreet installations.

This product is designed for those looking to build a high-quality distributed audio system without sacrificing McIntosh's signature sound quality.

Electronic Specifications

• Number of Channels

  2
  (for each of 6 independent zones)

• Total Harmonic Distortion

  High Level Inputs: 0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz

• Frequency Response

  ±0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz

• Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)

  7V RMS Unbalanced (Balanced N/A)

• Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)

  High Level: 450mV Unbalanced (Balanced N/A)

• Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)

  N/A

• Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)

  N/A

• Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)

  High Level: 96dB

• Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)

  N/A

• Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)

  N/A

• Voltage Gain (High Level)

  4.5V Unbalanced

• Voltage Gain (Moving Coil)

  N/A

• Voltage Gain (Moving Magnet)

  N/A

• Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)

  50K ohms Unbalanced (Balanced N/A)

Connectivity

• Balanced Input

  0

• Unbalanced Input

  4

• Phono Input Moving Coil

  0

• Phono Input Moving Magnet

  0

• Upgradeable Digital Audio Module

  No

• Digital Coaxial Input

  2

• Digital Optical Input

  2

• Digital MCT Input

  0

• Digital USB Input

  0

• HDMI (ARC) Input

  0

• Digital AES/EBU Input

  0

• Balanced Fixed Output

  0

• Balanced Variable Output

  0

• Unbalanced Fixed Output

  0

• Unbalanced Variable Output

  6 Zones
  (each zone has 2 sets of unbalanced outputs plus 2 dedicated subwoofer outputs)

• Headphone Output

  0

• Input Level Match

  No

• Home Theater PassThru

  No

• Unbalanced Analog Connector Type

  Standard

• Service Port

  1

• Network Connection

  2

Control

• Tone Controls

  Bass and Treble

• Tone Bypass and Input Assign

  N/A

• RS232 Control Input

  1

• Power Control Output

  6

• Rear Panel Data Port

  0

• Rear Panel IR Sensor Input

  0

General Specifications

• Multi-Chassis or Single

  Single

• Output Meters

  No

• Vacuum Tube or Solid State

  Solid State

• Power Consumption (On)

  45 watts

Weights & Dimensions

• Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)

  17-1/2” (44.5cm) (with mounting brackets 19” (48.3cm)) x 4-3/8” (11.1cm) x 18-5/32” (46.1cm)

• Unit Weight

  15 pounds (6.8 kg)

• Shipping Weight

  37.5 pounds (17 kg)