McIntosh MC830 Audiophile Monoblock Power Amplifier
Experience stereo bliss with the MC462 Amplifier. The MC462 replaces the highly regarded MC452 as our most powerful stereo amplifier. Like the MC452, it features a robust output of 450 Watts per channel. With a dedicated McIntosh Autoformer™ connected to each audio channel, the full 450 Watts is available to any speaker regardless if it has 2, 4 or 8 Ohm impedance. Just one MC462 Amplifier can single-handedly power a world class home audio stereo system.
With a similar footprint to our MA252 Integrated Amplifier, the MC830 is a direct coupled output design that is rated at 300 Watts at 8 Ohms or 480 Watts at 4 Ohms. A fast-responding Dual Scale Watt meter gives an accurate readout of power output for both speaker impedances.
Our Monogrammed Heatsinks™ add visual appeal and will keep the MC830 running cool for optimum performance. Both a balanced and unbalanced input are included for connecting it to the rest of your home music system.
To protect your speakers and overall system, the MC830 includes two of our cornerstone home audio technologies. Our patented Power Guard® technology monitors the amplifier's output signal to protect your speakers against being over driven; if necessary, it makes real time micro adjustments to the input signal to prevent clipping that could damage your speakers. Another level of protection is Sentry Monitor™, our fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that will disengage the MC830's output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels, and then will reset automatically when operating conditions return to normal.
Our patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts easily secure your speaker cables to prevent them from coming loose and possibly causing a short. The binding posts are gold-plated to prevent corrosion and ensure a quality audio signal is sent to your speakers. Power Control ports allow for easy system power up and shutdown by sending power on/off signals to other connected McIntosh components. The user selectable Auto Off feature will turn off the MC830 after 30 minutes if no audio signal is received.
A die cast aluminum name badge is affixed to each side of the chassis, and the front, top and rear of the chassis is polished to a mirror finish. The MC830 features a black glass front panel with silver trim, a blue Watt meter, an illuminated logo, and control knobs.
Features
- The MC830 is a 1-Channel Solid State Amplifier that features an open chassis industrial design similar to our popular MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier, and MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers.
- Direct coupled output design that is rated at 300 Watts at 8 Ohms or 480 Watts at 4 Ohms.
- Fast-responding Dual Scale Watt meter gives an accurate readout of power output for both speaker impedances.
- Monogrammed Heatsinks™ add visual appeal and will keep the MC830 running cool for optimum performance.
- Power Guard® technology monitors the output signal to protect your speakers against being over driven.
- Sentry Monitor™ technology monitors the output current and shuts the amplifier off if it ever exceeds safe limits.
- Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts easily secure your speaker cables to prevent them from coming loose and possibly causing a short.
- Power Control ports allow for easy system power up and shutdown by sending power on/off signals to other connected McIntosh components.
- User selectable Auto Off feature will turn off the MC830 after 30 minutes if no audio signal is received.
Specifications
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- Power Output per Channel
- 300 Watts into 8 Ohms
480 Watts into 4 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: 120dB
Unbalanced: 118dB
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- Dynamic Headroom
- 2dB
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- Damping Factor
- >100 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, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
CONTROL
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- Remote Power Control
- Yes
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- Multi-Channel DB25 Cable
- N/A
CONNECTIVITY
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- Speaker Binding Post Type
- Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Circuit Configuration
- Push-Pull Complementary
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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
- Direct Coupled
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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
- Glass
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- Illumination
- Direct LED
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- Chassis Style
- Polished Stainless Steel
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
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- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 12-9/32" (31.2cm) x 9-1/2" (24.1cm) x 16" (40.6cm)
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- Unit Weight
- 48 lbs (21.8 kg)
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- Shipping Weight
- 55 lbs (24.9 kg)
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