This model is designed to commemorate mcintosh s 50th anniversary. The mc275 tube amp is a redux of one of their original models from back in 1961. Blue stork, blue vintage, blueant, blueears, bluefish, bluelounge, bluemedia. Mar 24, 2012 if its good enough for the grateful dead, it should be more than adequate for most enthusiastic classic drivers, riding along in their automobiles. The fully formed, 3d imagery was a pleasure to experience. The magnet structure is very similar to the mcintosh made 8 drivers. Mcintosh mc2300 driver boards transistors diyaudio. Does the 402 have much of a sonic improvement over the 352. The mcintosh mc2000 raised a mighty splash when it cannonballed into sam telligs wading pool. The software package offered below includes the necessary drivers to control the mc2000 and is compatible with the latest version of the mc2000 firmware. I have to replace the transistors in a mc2300 driver boards. The legendary rock group from the san francisco bay area used the companys amps extensively while touring, and on mcintoshs website a bw photograph shows a 28,800 watt amp in all its glory.
Virtualdj provides instant bpm beat matching, synchronized sampler, scratch, automatic seamless loops and. Would there be any difference in sound or am i just remembering the mcintosh integrated amp i had back in the 80s. May 05, 2009 still built in upstate new york, mcintosh is one of the most famous and respected audiophile brands in the us. My sources are an oppo 103 player and a music hall turntable. Rank downloads q32017 active platforms q32017 1 hp. This is a six channel, 200 watt per channel amp that i figured would obviously work with my audio two channel system as well as a future surround sound set up. For example, you may have downloaded an exe, inf, zip, or sys file. If you are having trouble installing your driver, you should use the driver update utility for. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Vintage speakers can go well with a variety of home audio systems. Mcintosh mc2505 manual solid state power amplifier hifi. Quality is what sells, be it service, products or anything and to me, mcintosh quality is legendary, not to mention the service and response.
Audio equipment for sale non mcintosh audio equipment wanted non mcintosh mcintosh faq. I think i heard a new mc integrated amp recently that was perhaps class dswitching of some sort and seemed to have good speed and control accordingly. Mcintosh mc275 vi power amplifier and c22 preamplifier the. Skittering left and right across the soundstage of this. Drivers for the nokia dke2, dku2, ca42, ca53, ca70, and ca101 cables are now. Mcintosh car audio power amplifiers owners manual model mcc301m. The drivers are angled to reduce interference and increase dispersion. I will be getting the mc402 soon and i think i will finally be in musical nirvana.
It works for me i have the 7205 it works for 2 or 5 channels and the matrix 805 speakers. Skittering left and right across the soundstage of this track is a. I own three mcintosh amplifiers, one a mega buck tube version. Mar 29, 2000 the mcintosh mc2000 raised a mighty splash when it cannonballed into sam telligs wading pool. Jan 11, 2009 the mcintosh mc2000 is the type of amp that any audiophile drools over but hopefully not into as it has the power, cloud and gravitas to compete with anything from the likes of krell, mark.
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I had a mcintosh preamp before, but to be honest, i didnt like it at all. Home brands mcintosh we have mcintosh listings for monday, apr 06. Rated at 100 rms watts per channel into 4 or 8 ohms. I think that these boards are the same as many mc amps i know that the drivers. At 300 watts per channel the new mcintosh mc303 3channel power amplifier with autoformers is mcintoshs most powerful multichannel amplifier offering to date. For sale is mcintosh mc2000 tube power amplifier limited edition.
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For your protection, we thoroughly investigate the validity of all credit card charges. I know they are built to last, retain their value, and have cool blue meters, but i dont know much about their sonic qualities. Below you will found our manuals on the mcintosh mc 2255. The service manual functions as a repair guide for troubleshooting and sometimes contains tips for refurbishing and modifications. I have a meridian 557 amp and emotiva usp 1 preamp. The mcintosh mc2000 is the type of amp that any audiophile drools over but hopefully not into as it has the power, cloud and gravitas to compete with anything from the likes of. Do 21st century mcintosh amps sound better than 20th centurymcintosh amps. When the bs channel is active, it is powered by the sixth channel of the mc126 or mc206.
The other componets auditioned included the mcintosh mc46 preamp, mcintosh mcd205 cd player, audioquest jaguar interconnects with rca termination, and audioquest gibralter speaker cables. Off or on with indicator, level, level, trim with indicator. Come here to have fun, be ready to be teased and not take online life too seriously. Offering products for twochannel stereo sound systems and multichannel home theaters with surround sound, mcintosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment experience for discriminating listeners around the world. The mcintosh mc2000 is the type of amp that any audiophile drools over but hopefully not into as it has the power, cloud and gravitas to compete with anything from the likes of krell, mark. Get the best deals on mcintosh car audio when you shop the largest online selection at. Modular titration system mts a unique new titration system designed for research and other applications where flexibility and a high degree of computer integration are needed. It has a pair of tweeters and drivers to crossover the frequency range. Sound system company mcintosh group specializes in the high end audio industry and is composed of some of the leading brands in the misc reproduction market today. This driver along with the 036122 tweeter was used in the dds01 karaoke speaker system made for sale in japan. If you have a nostalgic look to your home decor, these vintage components may fit in well with your home theater system.
Nov 27, 2004 i had a chance to audition the mc402 with a pair of martin logan ascent loudspeakers at magnolia hifi in seattle this past summer. Four screws hold the driver and plate to the cabinet. Mcintosh windows drivers can be found here under the downloads tab as. Happy members who like to discuss audio and other topics related to our interest. The mcintosh mc2505 is a solid state power amplifier with a maximum power output of 100 watts rms continuous, 50 watts per channel operating simultaneously, into 4 ohm, 8 ohm, or 16 ohm loads. I have a mcintosh mha100 headphone amp, i have downloaded all the neccessary drivers. Mcintosh launches 50th anniversary edition mc275 tube. I have talked with the mcintosh rep and called up binghamton to set the record straight. Download the mcintosh mc2255 manuals for free hifi manuals. Has anyone had experience with that model good, bad or indifferent. Reparation casque micro bluestork bs mc90 multimediasur. I dont know why, but mcintosh doesnt float my boat.
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Mcintosh labs mc2000 power amplifier specifications. The mc300 output is so distortion free, it is difficult to measure with conventional instruments. Coupled output circuit with eight kt88 or 6550 output tubes four per channel in a pushpull parallel configuration. Have 60s that need recapping so im looking at something newer while debating. Catalogue bluestork 2011 by philippe fernandez issuu. View and download mcintosh mcc301m owners manual online. Mc206 sixchannel power amplifier audio classics ltd. Im sure someone may chime in and say that i must have not have heard the truely good tube gear but thats all bs, ive heard lots of tube. Mcintosh places the xr50s 34 titanium dome tweeter between two 2 inverted dome midrange drivers for a smooth, even response pattern with spacious imaging and soundstaging. What 5 adjectives would you use to describe the sound qualities of mcintosh amps. In sts detailed musings on this goldplated hunk o stereo amp in the november 99 stereophile, youll learn that the mc2000 was designed by sidney corderman, mcintosh cofounder and designer of the legendary mc275.
In this diagram, the mc126 or mc206 powers all channels. Almost forty kilograms of live weight and chassis area of 45 x 48 cm thats what cost the desire to create a sevenchannel amplifier with an uncompromising mcintosh s sound. I use the mc122 in my office at home, and have always been impressed by the overall quality of the sound. The utility tells you which specific drivers are outofdate for all of your devices. Technique mcintosh always been respectable size, but mc207 has broken all records. The 803 is an excellent speaker, and can easily sit on the end of very high power and high quality amplification. Bluestork drivers download for windows 10, 8, 7, xp, vista. View and download mcintosh mc402 owners manual online. To this, i must add that ryan of audio classics is one fine example of a highly customer oriented personnel. A powered subwoofer can be connected to the sub output of the mse1. Gow was the coinventor of the original mcintosh unity coupled amplifier circuit. Mcintosh mc275 vi power amplifier and c22 preamplifier. These loudspeakers can be small enough to fit on a bookshelf or large enough to sit on the ground, looking similar to furniture.