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35008500 MC2KW
Mc2kw
2,000 Watt Monoblock Power Amplifier
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
+0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.005% maximum harmonic distortion at any
power level from 250 milliwatts to 2000 watts,
20Hz to 20kHz
INTERMODULATION DISTORTION
0.005% maximum, if instantaneous peak power
output does not exceed 4000 watts, for any
combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz.
A-WEIGHTED SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
Unbalanced: 90dB (123dB below rated output)
Balanced: 94dB (127dB below rated output)
POWER OUTPUT
2000 watts into an 8, 4, or 2 Ohm load is
the minimum sine wave continuous average
power output. The output RMS voltage is:
126.5V across 8 Ohms
89.5V across 4 Ohms
63.3V across 2 Ohms
INPUT IMPEDANCE
10,000 Ohms
OUTPUT LOAD IMPEDANCE
Three pairs of terminals each for 8, 4 and 2 Ohms
INPUT SENSITIVITY
2.5V unbalanced; 5V balanced
WIDE BAND DAMPING FACTOR
Greater than 40
DYNAMIC HEADROOM
2dB
RATED POWER BAND
20Hz to 20kHz
POWER GUARD
®
Clipping is prevented and THD does not exceed
2% with up to 14dB overdrive
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Each Power Module:
100 Volts, 50/60Hz, 1440 Watts
110 Volts, 50/60Hz, 13 Amps
120 Volts, 50/60Hz, 12 Amps
220 Volts, 50/60Hz, 7.5 Amps
230 Volts, 50/60Hz, 6.5 Amps
240 Volts, 50/60Hz, 6.5 Amps
Output Module:
100 Volts, 50/60Hz, 35 Watts
110 Volts, 50/60Hz, 35 Watts
120 Volts, 50/60Hz, 35 Watts
220 Volts, 50/60Hz, 35 Watts
230 Volts, 50/60Hz, 35 Watts
240 Volts, 50/60Hz, 35 Watts
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (H x W x D including
handles, connectors and feet)
MC2KW Output Module and Power Module:
12-5/16” (31.27cm) x 17-3/4” (45.1cm) x 26-5/8”
x (62.54cm)
WEIGHT
MC2KW Output Module: 121 lbs. (54.9kg) net;
146 lbs. (66.2kg) in shipping carton
MC2KW Power Module: 158 lbs. (71.7kg) net;
183 lbs. (83kg) in shipping carton
EXCLUSIVE MCINTOSH
POWER ASSURANCE SYSTEM
A collection of technologies that
enhance performance and reliability
while protecting the amplifier and
loudspeakers.
POWER GUARD
®
A waveform comparison circuit
continuously monitors both input and
output signals. Power Guard dynamically
adjusts the input level to avoid clipping
while preventing harsh sounding
distortion.
SENTRY MONITOR
®
Fuse-less short-circuit protection
circuit disengages the output stage
before current exceeds safe operating
level – resets automatically.
OUTPUT AUTOFORMER
®
Unique McIntosh technology delivers
the full rated amplifier output with the
least possible distortion into loudspeaker
impedances of 2, 4, or 8 Ohms; you get all
the power you paid for and the freedom
to choose any loudspeaker.
WATTMETER
Swift, accurate response reveals program
peaks so staying within the power limits
of your loudspeakers is easy.
FOR THE CONSUMER’S
PROTECTION
In order to ensure the highest level
of customer satisfaction, “new” McIntosh
products may only be purchased over-the-
counter or delivered and installed by an
Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
McIntosh products that are purchased
over the Internet, by phone or mail order
are presumed to be “used” and do not
qualify for any McIntosh Warranty.
McIntosh does not warrant, in any way,
products that are purchased from anyone
who is not an Authorized Dealer or prod-
ucts that have had their serial number
altered or defaced.