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McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier
McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier
McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier
McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier
McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier
McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier
McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier
McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier

MI1250

12-Channel Digital Amplifier

  • Ideal for multi-zone distributed audio
  • 50 Watts into 8 Ohms
  • 90 Watts into 4 Ohms
  • 2U rack mountable
  • Channel summing circuits for mono signal distribution
  • Volume controls for each channel
  • Bussable inputs
  • Signal sensing
  • Power Guard® and Sentry Monitor™
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Delivers pristine music playback to multiple rooms for whole house audio.

The versatile MI1250 12-Channel Digital Amplifier can distribute pristine music playback to multiple rooms in your home. It delivers 50 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers or 90 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers via highly sophisticated closed loop digital switching amplifiers that are paired with extremely robust power supplies to produce performance levels that are rarely achieved in distributed audio.

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Front and back of Rack Mounting Bracket.

It has installer-friendly physical dimensions and is 2U rack mountable via the included mounting ears (the mounting ears are removable for non-rack installations). As a highly efficient Class D amplifier, it does not require noisy cooling fans to maintain nominal operating temperature.

McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier

On the front panel, multi-color LED indicators display the status of each channel.

On the back are unbalanced inputs plus 2-pole Phoenix style push-in speaker terminals for each channel. Also located on the back are volume controls for volume balancing, along with 2 digital audio inputs (either coax or optical) that can be bussed, and channel summing circuits for easy mono signal distribution.

McIntosh MI1250 Amplifier

Other features included on the MI1250 are:

  • Power Guard® signal overload technology that prevents overdriving the speakers.
  • Our Sentry Monitor™ 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.
  • BUS input & outputs to easily distribute a stereo signal to multiple outputs and/or multiple amplifiers.
  • Individual channel inputs.
  • 12 Volt triggering capabilities to automatically turn other connected McIntosh components on and off.
  • Eco-friendly on/off signal sensing that turns the unit off if no input signal has been detected for a set amount of time or automatically turns the amp on when it senses a signal.
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Typical McIntosh custom install products installed in an A/V rack using our Rack Mounting Brackets.

The MI1250 includes many McIntosh design cues including a black glass front panel housing an illuminated McIntosh logo, along with a familiar form factor that is highlighted with silver trim. Contact your local dealer to learn more about integrating the MI1250 into your custom whole house audio installation.

  • Specifications

    Electronic Specifications

    • Power Output per Channel
      50 Watts into 8 Ohms
      90 Watts into 4 Ohms
    • Number of Channels
      12
    • Total Harmonic Distortion
      0.05%
    • S/N below rated output
      95dB
    • Dynamic Headroom
      8 Ohms: 2.1dB
      4 Ohms: 3.3dB
    • Damping Factor
      8 Ohms: >65
      4 Ohms: >32
    • Rated Power Band
      20Hz to 20kHz
    • Frequency Response
      +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

    Control

    • Remote Power Control
      Yes
    • Multi-Channel DB25 Cable
      N/A

    Connectivity

    • Speaker Binding Post Type
      2-pole Phoenix style push-in speaker terminals

    General Specifications

    • Circuit Configuration
      Closed loop digital switching
    • Circuit Design
      Digital
    • Mono Bridge
      N/A
    • Mono Parallel
      N/A
    • Output Type
      Direct Coupled
    • Meters
      No
    • Meter Light Switch
      No
    • Balanced Input
      0
    • Front Panel
      Glass with removable rack mounting ears
    • Illumination
      Direct LED
    • Chassis Style
      Black painted steel
    • BTU Rating
      900 BTU/h

    Weights & Dimensions

    • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
      17-1/2" (44.45cm) (19" (48.3cm with mounting ears)) x 4-5/16" (11cm) (including feet) x 21" (53.3cm) (including front panel and cables)
    • Unit Weight
      22 lbs (10 kg)
    • Shipping Weight
      38.4 lbs (17.4 kg)
  • Downloads

    Product Literature User Documents
    • MI1250 Power Amplifier Brochure (1.35 MB)
    • MI1250 Power Amplifier Owner's Manual (5.53 MB)

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