McIntosh MC2KW Audiophile Monoblock Power Amplifier
The MC2KW monoblock amplifier is designed to exceed the demands of true lifelike playback levels, capable of delivering 2,000 watts of continuous power and 8,000 watts of peak power into 2, 4 or 8 ohm speakers. But sheer power output is just the beginning of the story.
The MC2KW’s unique design incorporates three modules. Two 1,000 watt power modules each contain half the circuitry and a power supply. The output module houses the input and output connections, meter, and output transformer; it also functions as the control center. The MC2KW features McIntosh's Quad Balanced circuitry design which, in the process of creating such extraordinary power, cancels virtually all noise and distortion that may have been introduced into the audio signal. This leaves a clean signal that even when amplified to high levels is still as pure as when it entered the amplifier from the preamplifier.
Other McIntosh technologies are included in the MC2KW. The world famous McIntosh Autoformer™ guarantees your speakers will always receive full power regardless of their impedance, while Power Guard® will prevent clipping that could damage them. Three sets of speaker connections are included to allow for tri-wiring your speakers if they are so designed. Sentry Monitor™ is a fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal. Both balanced and unbalanced inputs are available for connecting to the rest of your system. The large, blue watt meter is not only mesmerizing to look at but also provides a swift and accurate reading of the amplified signal.
All three modules are housed in a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis that compliments the classic glass front panel, knobs and brushed aluminum handles along with nearly any room decor. The MC2KW is perfect for both 2-channel music lovers as well as in home theater systems.
Features
- Our most powerful single chassis monoblock amplifier.
- Delivers 1,200 Watts via our Autoformer™ into a 2, 4 or 8 Ohm speaker with a nearly imperceptible total harmonic distortion of 0.005%.
- Updated yet unmistakable McIntosh industrial design that fits right in with current McIntosh products or those made decades ago.
- A 50% increase in filter capacity from previous generation improves the performance of low end frequencies and increases dynamic headroom.
- Other updates include an updated power transformer, heavier gauge internal wiring, upgraded circuit components, addition of our power management system, and a repositioned AC receptacle for easier use of power cords.
- Full of numerous McIntosh technologies including Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Quad Balanced design, McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™, patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts and Power Control.
- Signature black glass front panel features new direct LED backlighting for improved appearance and color accuracy.
- Sits atop a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis and is completed with a fast responding 11” (27.9 cm) blue Watt meter, control knobs, illuminated logo and aluminum end caps with handles.
- Power Guard® that monitors and adjusts the output signal at the speed of light and makes real time adjustments to prevent harsh sounding and potentially speaker damaging clipping
- Sentry Monitor™ - our fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal
- Quad Balanced design that cancels virtually all noise and distortion that may have crept into the audio signal
- Power Control to send power on/off signals to other connected McIntosh components (such as CD Players, turntables, tuners and media streamers) for easy system power up and shutdown
- Our patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts that easily but securely attach the speaker cables to prevent them from coming loose and possibly causing a short; the binding posts are also gold-plated to prevent corrosion and ensure a quality signal is sent over your speaker cables
Specifications
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- Power Output per Channel
- 1200 Watts @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
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- Number of Channels
- 1
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- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.005%
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- S/N below rated output
- Balanced: 124dB
Unbalanced: 120dB
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- Dynamic Headroom
- 2.2dB
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- Damping Factor
- >40 Wideband
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- Rated Power Band
- 20Hz to 20kHz
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- Frequency Response
- +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
CONTROL
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- Remote Power Control
- Yes
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- Multi-Channel DB25 Cable
- N/A
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Circuit Configuration
- Quad Balanced
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- Circuit Design
- Solid State
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- Mono Bridge
- N/A
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- Mono Parallel
- N/A
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- Output Type
- Autoformer™
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- Meters
- Yes
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- Meter Light Switch
- Yes
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- Balanced Input
- 1
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- Front Panel
- 1/2" Glass with handles
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- Illumination
- Direct LED
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- Chassis Style
- Polished stainless steel & black painted steel
CONNECTIVITY
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- Speaker Binding Post Type
- Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
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- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 17-3/4" (45.09cm) x 12-5/16" (31.27cm) (including feet) x 22" (55.88cm) (including the front panel and cables)
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- Unit Weight
- 158 lbs (71.7 kg)
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- Shipping Weight
- 184 lbs (83.4 kg)
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