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McIntosh MC830 1-Channel Solid-State Monoblock Power Amplifier
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The McIntosh MC830 is a high-performance 1-channel solid-state amplifier designed to deliver exceptional audio quality for discerning listeners. With its robust power output and advanced protective technologies, the MC830 ensures a superior listening experience while safeguarding your audio equipment.
Features
- High Power Output
- Power Guard® Technology
- Sentry Monitor™ Protection
- Dual-Scale Wattmeter
- Flexible Connectivity
Powerful Performance
The MC830 provides 300 watts into 8-ohm speakers and 480 watts into 4-ohm speakers, ensuring ample power to drive a wide range of loudspeakers with ease. Its direct-coupled output design maintains signal purity, resulting in clear and dynamic sound reproduction.
Advanced Protection Technologies
Equipped with McIntosh's patented Power Guard® technology, the MC830 continuously monitors the amplifier's output to prevent overdriving and potential speaker damage. Additionally, the Sentry Monitor™ fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit automatically disengages the output stage if current exceeds safe levels, resetting when conditions normalize.
Precision Metering
The amplifier features a fast-responding dual-scale wattmeter that provides accurate real-time power output readings for both 4-ohm and 8-ohm speaker loads, allowing users to monitor performance at a glance.
High-Quality Connectivity
The MC830 includes both balanced and unbalanced inputs, offering flexibility in connecting to various preamplifiers and source components. Its gold-plated Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts ensure secure and corrosion-resistant connections to your speaker cables.
Elegant Design
With an open-chassis design reminiscent of McIntosh's classic amplifiers, the MC830 boasts a black glass front panel, blue wattmeter, illuminated logo, and polished stainless steel chassis accents, making it a visually striking addition to any audio system.
Specifications
- Electronic Specifications
- Power Output per Channel
- 300 Watts into 8 Ohms
- 480 Watts into 4 Ohms
- Number of Channels: 1
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
- S/N below rated output:
- Balanced: 120dB
- Unbalanced: 118dB
- Dynamic Headroom: 2dB
- Damping Factor: >100 Wideband
- Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency Response
- +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
- Power Output per Channel
- Control
- Remote Power Control: Yes
- Multi-Channel DB25 Cable: N/A
- Connectivity
- Speaker Binding Post Type: Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts
- General Specifications
- Circuit Configuration: Push-Pull Complementary
- Circuit Design: Solid State
- Mono Bridge: N/A
- Mono Parallel: lN/A
- Output Type: Direct Coupled
- Meters: Yes
- Meter Light Switch: Yes
- Balanced Input: 1
- Front Panel: Glass
- Illumination: Direct LED
- Chassis Style: Polished Stainless Steel
- Weights & Dimensions
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 12-9/32" x 9-1/2" x 16"
- Weight: 48 lbs
What's In The Box
- MC830 1-Channel Solid-State Monoblock Power Amplifier
- Remote
- Manual
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