Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh MC2301 Tube Power Amplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information:
Serial Number: __________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________
Dealer Name: ___________________________________
Table of Contents |
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Safety Instructions | |
Unpacking the MC2301 | |
Thank You and Please Take a Moment | 6 |
Technical Assistance and Customer Service | 6 |
Table of Contents | 6 |
General Information | 6 |
Connector Information | 7 |
Introduction | 7 |
Performance Features | 7 |
Dimensions | 8 |
Installation | 9 |
Rear Panel Connections and Switch | 11 |
How to Connect | |
How to Connect for | |
Front Panel Displays and Controls | 16 |
How to Operate | 17 |
Technical Description | |
Specifications | 22 |
Packing Instruction | 23 |
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone:
Fax:
Customer Service
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone:
Fax:
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General Information
Caution: The MC2301 Amplifier weight is 116 pounds (52.6 kilograms). It requires two or more persons to safely handle when moving the amplifier.
1.The following Connecting Cable is available from the McIn- tosh Parts Department:
Power Control Cable Part No.
Six foot, 2 conductor shielded, with two 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plugs.
2.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MC2301.
3.The MC2301 mutes the speaker output for approximately fifteen seconds when first turned on.
4.The MC2301 incorporates the very latest in Fully Balanced Circuitry. As a result, the Loudspeaker 
Negative Connec- tions are above chassis ground. Do not combine any connec- tions together, ground them or connect with another MC2301 or other Power Amplifier.
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