Specifications

Power Output Stereo

Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, all channels operating is:

100 watts into 2 ohm load

100 watts into 4 ohm load

100 watts into 8 ohm load

Power Output Mono Parallel

Minimum sine wave continuous average power output is: 200 watts into 1 ohm, 2 ohm or 4 ohm load

Power Output Mono Bridge

Minimum sine wave continuous average power output is: 200 watts into 4 ohm, 8 ohm or 16 ohm load

Rated Power Band

20Hz to 20,000Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion

Maximum Total Harmonic Distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power output is: 0.5% for 2, 4 or 8 ohm loads (Stereo)

0.5% for 1, 2 or 4 ohm loads (Mono Parallel)

0.5% for 4, 8 or 16 ohm loads (Mono Bridge)

Frequency Response

+0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 70,000Hz

Sensitivity

2.5Volt unbalanced inputs 5.0Volt balanced inputs

A-Weighted Signal To Noise Ratio 100dB

Intermodulation Distortion

Maximum Intermodulation Distortion if instanta- neous peak output does not exceed twice the rated output, for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz is:

0.5% for 2, 4 or 8 ohm loads (Stereo)

0.5% for 1, 2 or 4 ohm loads (Mono Parallel) 0.5% for 4, 8 or 16 ohm loads (Mono Bridge)

Input Impedance

20,000 ohms unbalanced inputs

40,000 ohms balanced inputs

Wide Band Damping Factor

Greater than 18

Power Requirements

100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 6.0 amps

110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 5.5 amps

120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 5.0 amps

220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.5 amps

230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.5 amps

240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.5 amps

Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC2102 for the correct voltage.

Tube Compliment

4 - 12AX7A Inputs and Phase Inverters

4 - 12AT7 Voltage Amplifier and Drivers

8 - KT88/6550 Power Output

Dimensions

Front Panel: 17-3/4 inches (45.54cm) wide, 10-1/8 inches (25.72cm) high. Depth behind front mounting panel is 16 inches (40.64cm). Clearance required in front of the Front Panel is 1 inch (2.54cm) for knobs.

Weight

88 pounds (40 kg) net, 121 pounds (54.9 kg) in shipping carton

MC2102 specifications

The McIntosh MC2102 is a standout amplifier that has earned a place of distinction in the world of high-fidelity audio. Renowned for its classic design and modern engineering, the MC2102 is often a critical component in high-end audio systems, beloved by audiophiles and collectors alike.

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