McIntosh MC1502 Stereo Power Amplifier
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Product Summary
The McIntosh MC1502 is a premium vacuum tube power amplifier designed for customers who want the scale, richness and theatre of valve amplification, but with the power and loudspeaker-driving confidence to anchor a serious two-channel system. Delivering 150 Watts per channel, it offers a far more muscular route into classic McIntosh tube sound than many lower-powered valve amplifiers, while still keeping the unmistakable visual drama that makes this kind of amplifier so special to own.
A major part of the MC1502’s appeal is how it combines traditional valve character with practical real-world usability. McIntosh’s Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer technology allows it to deliver its full rated power into 2, 4 or 8 Ohm speakers, which makes speaker matching much easier than with many specialist tube designs. Balanced and unbalanced inputs also make it straightforward to integrate into a wide range of high-end systems, whether you are pairing it with a valve preamp, solid-state preamp or a more modern source-led setup.
The MC1502 is also designed to feel like a true centrepiece component. With its polished stainless steel chassis, exposed KT88 output valves, illuminated small-signal tubes and classic McIntosh styling cues, it brings real sense of occasion to every listening session. For customers who want a stereo power amplifier that blends valve charm, generous output, strong compatibility and long-term ownership appeal, the MC1502 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- 150 Watts per channel gives valve lovers the scale, grip and headroom to partner a much wider range of speakers with confidence
- Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer design helps deliver full power into 2, 4 or 8 Ohm speakers for easier system matching
- Vacuum tube amplification can bring a more spacious, expressive and involving character to music listening
- Balanced and unbalanced inputs make it easier to partner with a broad range of preamplifiers and source systems
- Sentry Monitor protection helps safeguard the amplifier against fault conditions for more reassuring long-term ownership
- Solid Cinch speaker binding posts provide a more secure loudspeaker connection and support tidy cable termination
- Tube illumination and polished stainless steel chassis give the amplifier real visual impact as the centrepiece of a premium hi-fi system
- Higher power output than many classic valve amplifier designs makes it a stronger option for larger rooms and more demanding speakers
- Classic McIntosh design and build quality add strong pride of ownership as well as long-term system appeal
- 3 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Amplifier Section
- Product Type: 2-channel vacuum tube power amplifier
- Power Output: 150 Watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
- Number of Channels: 2
- Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.5% maximum from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20kHz
- Dynamic Headroom: 1.2dB
- Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz; +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 70kHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 112dB below rated output (A-weighted)
- Wide Band Damping Factor: Greater than 18
- Technology: Unity Coupled Circuit output transformers, Sentry Monitor, Solid Cinch speaker binding posts
Valve Complement & Connections
- Output Valves: 8 x KT88
- Small Signal Valves: 4 x 12AX7A and 4 x 12AT7
- Inputs: 1 balanced stereo pair, 1 unbalanced stereo pair
- Input Sensitivity: 3.4V balanced, 1.7V unbalanced
- Input Impedance: 20,000 Ohms balanced, 47,000 Ohms unbalanced
- Power Control Input: 5-15VDC, less than 1mA
- Power Control Output: 12VDC, 25mA
General
- Speaker Output Connections: 2, 4 and 8 Ohm taps
- Tube Protection: Stainless steel wire tube cage included
- Standby Power Consumption: Less than 0.3 watt
- Power Requirements: Factory configured for regional mains voltage
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 46.4 x 26.0 x 53.3 cm (W x H x D, including connectors)
- Weight: 53.5 kg net
- Shipping Weight: 61.2 kg
What’s in the Box
- McIntosh MC1502 Vacuum Tube Amplifier
- Tube protection cover
- AC power cord
- Owner’s manual and product documentation
- Original shipping foam insert and packaging materials for future transport
