MC501
Monoblock Power Amplifier
The MC501, 500 watt mono block amplifier has a new and bold, yet unmistakably McIntosh look. It features 3-dimensional glass and new cool-running, ultra long life, fiber optic LED lighting. The chassis gleams in polished stainless steel. Upward facing connectors at the back make attaching cables easier. The extraordinary quad-differential amplifier design reduces noise and distortion to record low levels. Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% maximum from 250 milliwatts to rated power output for 2 channels. Specifications are very conservative.
MC501 Monoblock Power Amplifier Features
EXCLUSIVE MCINTOSH POWER ASSURANCE SYSTEM
A collection of technologies that enhance performance and reliability
while protecting the amplifier and loudspeakers.
POWER GUARD®
A waveform comparison circuit continuously monitors both input and
output signals. Power Guard dynamically adjusts the input level to avoid clipping
while preventing harsh sounding distortion.
SENTRY MONITORTM
Fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit disengages the output stage
before current exceeds safe operating level – resets automatically.
OUTPUT AUTOFORMERTM
Unique McIntosh technology delivers the full rated amplifier output with the
least possible distortion into loudspeaker impedances of 2, 4, or 8 Ohms; you get all the power you paid for and the freedom to choose any loudspeaker.
WATTMETER
Swift, accurate response reveals program peaks so staying within the power limits of your loudspeakers is easy.
- Quad Balanced Design
- Exclusive McIntosh Power
- Assurance System
- High Output Current Capability
- Wide Bandwidth
- Fiber-Optic Illuminated 3D Glass
- Front Panel
MC501 Monoblock Power Amplifier Specifications
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.005% maximum at any level from 250mW to rated power output.
INTERMODULATION DISTORTION
SMPTE 0.005% maximum if instantaneous peak output does not exceed twice the output rating.
A-WEIGHTED SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
Unbalanced and Balanced: 97dB (124dB below rated output)
RMS POWER OUTPUT
500W minimum sine wave continuous average power output from 20Hz to 20kHz.
INPUT IMPEDANCE
10,000 ohms (unbalanced)
20,000 ohms (balanced)
INPUT SENSITIVITY
2.1 Volts unbalanced, 4.2 Volts balanced
WIDE BAND DAMPING FACTOR
100 @ 8 ohms
DYNAMIC HEADROOM
1.8dB
RATED POWER BAND
20Hz to 20kHz
POWER GUARD®
Clipping is prevented and THD does not exceed 2% with up to 14dB overdrive at 1kHz.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
120V 50/60Hz, 6.6A
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (H x W x D)
9-7/16” (22.86cm) x 17-1/2” (44.45cm) x 14-13/16” (37.62cm) including front
panel and knobs.
WEIGHT
91.5 lbs. (41.6 kg) net
105.5 lbs. (48 kg) in shipping carton
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