McIntosh C49 accessing menu via Remote Control

I went through the same thing renaming and setting the gains correctly per device on a C2500. I'm just glad they had the option. Made a lot of difference. I never did use the remote. I changed from a C20 to a C2500. There was a heck of a learning curve. I love that remote though. 

The one issue I have is remote assignment. I have a few Macs the remote on one will change the setting on the other, MX150 and C2500. I haven't used the surround in 10 years. The only reason it's there, the C2500 is in for a repair.
I'll be going through the two day set up when it comes back. Be nice if it had access through a laptop or a smartphone for a working KB input. Maybe it does.!?

The bass system I use has easy access via laptop. Set in the drivers seat and listen to the changes. Pretty cool actually.

Enjoy in any case.

Regards

@oldhvymec The C2500 and C2600 were both on my list when I was upgrading my preamp and I did audition both of them, but ultimately I went with the C49. I have yet to go through setting my gains on the inputs, but I will. For now I’m just enjoying the music. 

If I understand your statement correctly about “Remote Assignment”  you might be able to do what you want by using the second set of codes that are on your remote. The Remote Control included with the C2500 utilizes the NORMal McIntosh Control Codes. The Second Set of Control Codes the C2500 will respond to is referred to as the ALTernate Codes. The ALTernate Codes are used when the C2500 is used in the same location as another McIntosh Preamplifier and/or A/V Control Center. This will prevent the Remote Con- trol from affecting the operation of both units at the same time. 
I’d copy and paste the steps but the manual has images as well that might be useful if you end up trying it. The steps are on page 19. 
 

My wishlist would be to have an HDMI output on the Preamp to hookup a TV/monitor to access a more user friendly GUI ( Graphical User Interface).  It could be used for setup and display information. Ultimately, you could use the up, down, left and right cursors on the remote to navigate around the interface and it could tell you information like bitrate of files, file type, file size, and any other nerdy stats.It would also make it easier to make changes to the inputs and gains as well as tone controls.  Kinda what’s like on most Surround Sound Preamps of today. 
 

I hope your preamp comes back from repairs soon! 

I thought I had it all worked out and dropped it off for repairs. I wait 3 weeks not a word. I call the guy "Oh we don't even look at the unit until it time to repair it, we look take it apart, check and fix it, if we can, if not, we put it back together and wait for part when they arrive we la te da. There was a 6 month wait before he looked at it. I though he was kidding.. So 6 months before he looked at it and THEN wait for parts another 1-6 months from Mac. HE WAS NUTS.

I call the a guy that is 5 miles further away I drop it off he calls me within a week with a price and ETA.. 2 months. They are on the Mac Cert list..

Laptop access would be cool, my bass management system is active to boot.

50 years last June with Mac.. I want that C2500 back too. Nice unit, I have a C45 that is a serious stereo analog HT unit.. That has a very special sound too. For SS and Mac. Honestly though. Not one can tough a Samra C20 rebuild for killer sonics though.. I have a C11 and C20 from him. MX110z has one of the best phono stages around too. Just have to know which ones are good and which ones are jewels. :-)

Regards