Arcam FMJ C49Pre-Amplifier

The Arcam FMJ C49 Pre-Amplifier combines decades of amplifier design expertise with premium components to deliver exceptional sound quality and reliable performance for years of musical enjoyment.

Featuring dual mono volume controls, a fully balanced signal path, and distortion-nulling input multiplexers, the C49 ensures you hear music exactly as the artist intended. Designed for flexibility, it can be paired with up to six bridged P49 power amplifiers for advanced tri-amping setups.

Key Features

• Dual mono volume controls for precise audio adjustment
• Balanced signal path throughout for superior sound clarity
• Distortion nulling input multiplexers for clean audio input
• Designed for system flexibility and advanced tri-amping configurations
• High-quality components ensuring long-term reliability

Technical Specifications

Phono (MM) Cartridge Inputs

• Input sensitivity at 1kHz: 5mV
• Input impedance: 47kΩ + 100pF
• Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve): 20Hz–20kHz ±1dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) at 5mV input: 80dB
• Overload margin at 5mV, 1kHz: 20dB

Line Inputs

• Nominal sensitivity: 1V (RCA), 2V (XLR)
• Input impedance: 10kΩ
• Maximum input: 4.6V (RCA), 8.2V (XLR)
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.05dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) at 1V input: 105dB

Preamplifier Output

• Nominal output level: 1.15V (RCA), 2.3V (XLR)
• Output impedance: 47Ω (RCA), 200Ω (XLR)