Product highlights:
Features:
- hybrid high-output headphone amp and stereo integrated amp
- rock-solid stainless steel chassis and illuminated glass front panel
- analog and digital inputs to handle a variety of music sources
- advanced digital-to-analog conversion using a series of upgraded built-in DACs
- 32-bit/192kHz decoding for enjoying high-resolution digital music files
- plays DSD files at 2.8MHz or 5.6MHz
- full-size headphone output with selectable impedance to match your headphones
- choose between three impedance ranges: 8-40 ohms, 40-150 ohms, and 150-600 ohms
- McIntosh’s Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) circuitry adds spaciousness and depth
- stereo integrated amplifier
- 50 watts x 2 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.005% THD with two channels driven
- Power Guard® circuitry protects speakers and headphones from damaging volume spikes
- 5-step bass boost control allows custom tone shaping
- uses a special version of McIntosh’s patented Autoformers to ensure stable operation
- ThermalTrak™ output transistors for low distortion and cool operation
- fiber optic illuminated glass front panel and mirror-finish stainless steel chassis for a beautiful appearance and long-term durability
- display and meter backlight can be turned off
- handcrafted at McIntosh’s Binghamton, New York factory
Connections:
- USB (Type B) input for connecting a computer
- dedicated McIntosh USB audio driver required for playback on a Windows® PC (free download available from McIntosh)
- one Toslink optical digital audio inputs and one coaxial digital audio input (supports music files up to 24-bit/192kHz)
- set of balanced stereo XLR inputs
- set of unbalanced stereo RCA inputs
- no phono input — to connect a turntable you’ll need to add a phono preamp
- proprietary “MCT” input for connecting McIntosh MCT450 stereo SACD/CD player
- 1/4″ headphone output
- gold-plated speaker binding posts
- stereo preamp outputs for connection to an external power amp or powered subwoofer
- detachable power cable
Specifications:
- total harmonic distortion: less than 0.005%
- signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
- frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz (±0.5dB)
- display and meter backlight can be turned off
- remote control is compatible with other McIntosh components
- 11-1/2″W x 5-7/8″H x 18″D
- weight: 26.5 lbs.
