McIntosh MC462 Quad-Balanced Power Amplifier
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Product Summary
The McIntosh MC462 is a flagship solid-state stereo power amplifier designed for customers who want huge power, broad loudspeaker compatibility and the unmistakable confidence of classic McIntosh engineering. Delivering 450 Watts per channel, it is built to sit at the heart of a serious two-channel or home cinema system and give demanding loudspeakers the grip, scale and control they need to perform at their best.
A major part of the MC462’s appeal is how easily it fits into real-world high-end systems. McIntosh’s Autoformer technology allows it to deliver the full 450 Watts into 2, 4 or 8 Ohm speakers, making speaker matching far more straightforward than with many traditional power amplifiers. Its Quad Balanced design also helps cancel noise and distortion, while the substantial increase in filter capacity over the previous generation improves dynamic headroom and bass authority for a more effortless presentation.
The MC462 is also designed to feel like a true long-term centrepiece component. Balanced and unbalanced connections give you flexibility when pairing it with a wide range of premium pre-amplifiers, while Power Guard, Sentry Monitor and McIntosh’s iconic blue Watt meters all add to the ownership experience. For customers who want a powerful stereo amplifier with genuine flagship intent, strong speaker control and classic McIntosh build quality, the MC462 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- 450 Watts per channel gives your system the authority and headroom to sound effortless, dynamic and controlled
- Autoformer technology helps the amplifier deliver full power into 2, 4 or 8 Ohm speakers for easier speaker matching
- Quad Balanced design helps reduce noise and distortion for a cleaner, more composed sound
- Increased filter capacity and higher dynamic headroom help music sound more confident and controlled during demanding passages
- Stereo power amplifier design gives you more freedom to build a higher-performance system around your choice of pre-amplifier or processor
- Balanced and unbalanced connections make it easier to integrate into a wide range of premium hi-fi and home cinema systems
- Power Guard technology helps protect your speakers against harsh clipping for more reassuring long-term ownership
- Sentry Monitor protection adds peace of mind by safeguarding the amplifier against short-circuit conditions
- Classic McIntosh styling with blue Watt meters and polished chassis gives it real visual presence in a premium system
- 3 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Amplifier Section
- Product Type: 2-channel solid-state power amplifier
- Power Output: 450 Watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
- Number of Channels: 2
- Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 122dB below rated output
- Dynamic Headroom: 3.0dB
- Damping Factor: Greater than 40 wideband
- Frequency Response: +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20kHz; +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
- Technology: Quad Balanced, Autoformers, Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, Monogrammed Heatsinks, Solid Cinch speaker binding posts
Connections & Control
- Inputs: 2 balanced, 2 unbalanced
- Speaker Connections: 2, 4 and 8 Ohm taps via McIntosh Solid Cinch speaker binding posts
- Remote Power Control: Yes
- Meter Light Switch: Yes
- Power Control Output: 12V trigger output
- Meter Illumination Control: Yes
General
- Circuit Configuration: Quad Balanced
- Circuit Design: Solid state
- Output Type: Autoformer
- Front Panel: Glass with handles
- Illumination: Direct LED
- Chassis Style: Polished stainless steel and black painted steel
- Eco-Friendly Power Management: Yes
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 44.45 x 23.97 x 57.2 cm (W x H x D, including feet, front panel, handles and cables)
- Weight: 52.3 kg net
- Shipping Weight: 67.3 kg
What’s in the Box
- McIntosh MC462 2-Channel Power Amplifier
- AC power cord
- Owner’s manual and product documentation
