McIntosh MC 2205

Power Amplifier

McIntosh is one of the most dependable brand names when it comes to high-end audio systems. For years the brand has been recognized by audiophiles throughout the world as equipment that delivers clear and consistent quality in music. McIntosh is probably best known for its amplifiers and preamps, but the company produces many other components and parts for stereo and home theatre.

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What are the specs for the McIntosh MC 2205?

Output
stereo: 200W + 200W (Rated Output) 14.1 VRMS at 1 ohm Load 20.0 VRMS at 2 ohm Load 28.3 VRMS at 4 Ω load 40.0 VRMS at 8 Ω load
Output Load Impedance
Stereo : 1 Ω, 2 Ω, 4 Ω, 8 Ω Mono : 0.5 Ω, 1 Ω, 2 Ω, 4 Ω
Rated Output Band
20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD
0.1% or Less (Output 0.25W ~ 200W, 20 hz ~ 20 khz)
Intermodulation Distortion
0.1% or Less (at Rated Output)
Frequency Response
20 Hz ~ 20 kHz + 0 -0.25 dB 10 Hz ~ 100 kHz + 0 -3.0 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio
95 dB or more (at rated output)
Output Voltage
25V
Damping Factor
Stereo: 16 (at 1 Ω load) 50 (at 2 Ω Load) 30 (at 4 Ω Load) 16 (at 8 Ω load)
Input Sensitivity / Impedance
0.75 V, 2.5V/100k Ω
Semiconductor Used
Silicon transistor : 49 units Silicon Diode : 45 pcs IC : 8 Nos.
Power
120 V, 50Hz/60Hz
Power Consumption
70W (no signal) 550W (at maximum rated output)
Dimensions
Front panel: 411.2 mm wide x 181 mm high Body: Width 381x Height 166.7x Depth 368.3 mm
Weight
38.6kg, 44.0 kg (when packed)

What else to know about the McIntosh MC 2205?

Since this circuit is a balanced emitter-follower connection, it has good stability and low distortion. … When the output reaches its maximum value, the monitoring circuit limits the signal supplied to the output transistor to prevent shorting of the output of the amplifier or damage to the output transistor.

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Brief History of McIntosh

Long mapped-to Binghamton New York – the current headquarters and manufacturing center for McIntosh Labs – not many people know the brand was originally launched outside of the Nation’s Capital in Silver Spring Maryland, in 1949. In 1956, the brand built their original facility in New York, according to the official brand website.

Other McIntosh Products We Often Buy

Typically, StereoBuyers purchases mostly used amplifiers, especially the vintage amps and high-end McIntosh models such as the MC202 or MC252, and the C220 preamp, for example. We have also purchased many pre-owned tuners from McIntosh over the recent years, including the MR67 and MR78 models, for example.

StereoBuyers has purchased tens of thousands worth McIntosh brand equipment since 2014, with individual buys ranging from $100 to well over $50,000. If you are moving, ready to upgrade, or have McIntosh equipment you do not or will not be using, why not contact us today to find out if it is worth good money?

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