McIntosh MC2KW - Manual

Mc2kw
2,000 Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier
l e g e n d a r y
Ordinary amplifiers simply do not have enough power to reproduce full-sized live music
without running out of power on short transients. The MC2KW is no ordinary amplifier.
It has what it takes (8000 watts on musical peaks) to reproduce a full orchestra’s dynamic
power without strain or limiting.
The unique design of the MC2KW incorporates three modules separating the power from
the output. Each 1000 watt Power Module contains half of the balanced circuitry complete
with its own power supply resulting in the double balanced configuration. The Output
Module houses the input and output connections, meter and output autoformer and func-
tions as the control center. The signal from the Power Modules enters a doublewound,
mirror image output transformer where each kilowatt of power is added canceling noise
and distortion.
The MC2KW Power Amplifier is available exclusively through McIntosh Authorized
Platinum Premier Dealers.
Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs
Thruputs for Bi and Tri-Amping
Connections for 8, 4, and 2 Ohms
3 Full Sets of Terminals for Tri-Wiring
Power Control Triggers (In and Out)
Peak Responding Output Meter
Meter Hold Front Panel Switch
Silent Convection Cooling
Cool-Running High Efficiency Circuits
Thermal Track Output Transistors
Safe Operation to Below 2 Ohms
Sentry Monitor Protection
Power Line Inrush Protection
Fiber Optic Front Panel Lighting
“enough power to
accurately produce a
live musical event
without distortion”