McIntosh MC312 2-Channel Solid State Amplifier

Introducing the McIntosh MC312: a 300-watt per channel stereo amplifier designed to elevate your home audio experience. With its advanced engineering and iconic design, the MC312 ensures your music is delivered with unparalleled clarity and power.

Features

• 300 Watts Per Channel with Autoformer™ Technology
• Increased Dynamic Headroom
• Power Guard® Protection
• Sentry Monitor™ Circuitry
• Elegant Design with Enhanced LED Backlighting
• Versatile Connectivity Options

Unmatched Power & Compatibility

The MC312 delivers 300 watts per channel into 2, 4, or 8-ohm speakers, thanks to McIntosh's unique Autoformer™ technology. This ensures optimal performance with a wide range of speaker configurations, making it a versatile choice for any audiophile.

Enhanced Dynamic Headroom

Compared to its predecessor, the MC302, the MC312 boasts a 27% increase in dynamic headroom, rising from 1.8dB to 2.3dB. This improvement allows the amplifier to adeptly handle wide dynamic swings in your music, enhancing both distortion prevention and bass performance.

Refined Design & Aesthetics

While maintaining the classic McIntosh appearance, the MC312 features direct LED backlighting for improved color accuracy on the front panel. The Autoformers are housed in new enclosures with glass inserts displaying their wiring diagrams, adding a touch of elegance to its robust design.

Advanced Connectivity Options

Equipped with balanced and unbalanced outputs, the MC312 supports bi-amping or tri-amping of speakers. These outputs can also connect to a secondary system or a powered subwoofer, providing flexibility to expand your audio setup as desired.

Power Guard®

Monitors and adjusts the input signal in real-time to prevent clipping, ensuring your speakers are protected from potential damage.

Sentry Monitor™

A fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels, resetting automatically when conditions normalize.

Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts

Patented binding posts that securely attach speaker cables, preventing them from coming loose and ensuring a quality signal transmission.

Timeless McIntosh Craftsmanship

The MC312 is built with a polished stainless-steel chassis and features the iconic McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, aluminum end caps, and a pair of fast-responding blue watt meters, embodying the brand's commitment to quality and style.