Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2019/05/21

According to the press release, the C49 features the DA1 digital audio module, which can be replaced by newer McIntosh digital audio modules that accommodate new digital technologies. This will allow the C49 to be kept up to date with digital music formats and viable well into the future.
The C49 comes with a multitude of inputs. For analog, it has two balanced, three unbalanced, one for MC and one for MM cartridges. On the digital side, it has six inputs housed in the DA1 module: two coaxial, two optical, one USB and one proprietary MCT (for use with McIntosh's MCT series of SACD/CD transports).
The DA1 is powered by an 8-channel, 32-bit d/a converter that is used in Quad Balanced mode for better noise performance; it supports up to DSD256 and DXD 384kHz for playback of high resolution audio. In total, the C49 has 13 inputs, and each can be given user-friendly names to simplify system setup and control.
For outputs, the C49 has two balanced variable outputs, two unbalanced variable outputs, and one unbalanced fixed output. The outputs are designed for easy use when bi-amping speakers so that neither the highs or lows are inadvertently turned off. Audio sources can be fine tuned via the bass and treble tone controls. The C49 can be seamlessly integrated into a home theater system via Home Theater Pass Through and includes a High Drive headphone amplifier with the company's well known Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD).

For more information: https://www.mcintoshlabs.com

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