Manual

5
Introduction
Performance Features
Introduction and Performance Features
The McIntosh Phono Preamplifier is one of the finest
Phono Preamplifiers ever created and has the ability
for connections to components with analog and digital
inputs. The MP100 reproduction is sonically transpar-
ent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is
“The Sound of the Music Itself.”
• Electromagnetic Input Switching
Digital Logic Circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches
on Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noise-
less, distortion free switching.
• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs
The MP100 has two precision Phono Preamplifier
Circuits, one for Moving Coil Phono Cartridges and
the other for Moving Magnet Cartridges. Both phono
inputs have selectable loading. The circuits use the
latest designs providing the lowest possible noise and
distortion. The close tolerance resistors and capacitors
used in the RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry
provides an extremely flat frequency response.
• Digital Audio Outputs
The Digital Outputs encode PCM Signals from the se-
lected Phono Input. Coaxial and Optical Outputs pro-
cess Digital Signals at 96kHz with 24-Bit resolution.
The Digital Outputs have two different output levels
settings and the Digital Circuitry can be switched Off
providing a true analog only signal processing.
• USB Digital Audio Output
The USB Digital Output provides Digital Signals at
96kHz with 24-Bit resolution from the selected Phono
Input.
• Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs
The Balanced Outputs allow the connection using
long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality. The
MP100 also has unbalanced Output connections for
compatibility with a wide range of audio components.
• Power Control Connections
The Power Control (PWR CTRL) TRIGger INput
Connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the
MP100 when connected to a McIntosh Component
with Power Control TRIGger OUT. The MP100
TRIGger OUT Connection provides Turn-On/Off
operation when connected with other McIntosh Audio
Components.
• Special Power Supply
The Multi Regulated Power Supply ensures stable
noise free operation even though the power line varies.
• LED Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom-
plished by multiple extra long life Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs) arranged with a special orientation.
• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis
Finish
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel
and the Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Fin-
ish ensuring the pristine beauty of the MP100 will be
retained for many years.