MC303 Amplifiers

At 300 watts per channel the new McIntosh MC303 3 channel power amplifier with Autoformers is our most powerful multi-channel amplifier offering to date. Premium cosmetics featuring a ½” thick glass faceplate, custom machined and anodized aluminum handles, and a mirror polished stainless steel chassis are standard equipment on the MC303. Power Guard, is a McIntosh circuit innovation, to maximize sound quality at high power levels while our Sentry Monitor feature provides continuous short circuit protection of the amplifier and connected loudspeakers. A triple bank of Peak Reading Watt Meters provides instant recognition of power output and may be switched off for theater use. This 3 channel amplifier has collection of technologies that enhances its performance and reliability while protecting the amplifier and loudspeakers.

Electronic Specifications

Power Output per Channel

300W @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms

Number of Channels

3

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.005%

S/N below rated output

112dB

Dynamic Headroom

1.8dB

Damping Factor

40

Rated Power Band

20Hz to 20kHz

Frequency Response +0,-0.25dB

20Hz to 20kHz

Frequency Response -3dB

10Hz to 100kHz

Control

Remote Power Control

Yes

Multi Channel DB25 Cable

No

General Specifications

Circuit Configuration

Push-Pull Complementary Autoformers

Circuit Design

Transistor

Mono Bridge

No

Mono Parallel

No

Autoformer

Yes

Meters

Yes

Meter Light Switch

Yes

Balanced Input

Yes

Front Panel

Glass with handles

Illumination

LED Fiber Optic

Chassis Style

Inverted

Gold Plated Binding Posts

Yes

Weights & Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D)

17-3/4" (45.09cm) x 12-3/8" (31.43cm) (including feet) x 22" (55.88cm) (including front panel and cables)

Weight

155 lbs (70.3 kg)

Shipping Weight

180 lbs(81.6 kg)

Product Literature


MC303 Power Amplifier Brochure (1.29 MB) (2/24/2011) Download


User Documents


MC303 Power Amplifier Owner's Manual (8.58 MB) (3/2/2011) Download


MC303 Power Amplifier Connection Diagram (1.31 MB) (3/2/2011) Download


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