McIntosh MC830 Mono Power Amplifier
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Product Summary
The McIntosh MC830 is a premium solid-state mono power amplifier designed for customers who want serious high-end power, compact placement flexibility and the unmistakable visual appeal of McIntosh in a more approachable single-channel form. Ideal for use as a stereo pair in a two-channel system or within a high-performance home cinema setup, it offers the authority and refinement customers expect from a dedicated power amplifier while keeping system building flexible.
A major part of the MC830’s appeal is how much performance it offers from a relatively compact chassis. Delivering 300 Watts into 8 Ohms or 480 Watts into 4 Ohms, it has the grip and headroom to partner a wide range of demanding loudspeakers with confidence. Balanced and unbalanced inputs make it easy to integrate with a variety of pre-amplifiers and AV processors, while its direct-coupled design, Power Guard and Sentry Monitor technologies help combine strong sound with reassuring long-term protection.
The MC830 also brings a distinctive sense of occasion to a system. Its open chassis styling, polished stainless steel finish, blue watt meter and illuminated logo give it real visual presence, especially when used as a matching pair. For customers who want a powerful, beautifully built monoblock amplifier with strong speaker control, system flexibility and classic McIntosh ownership appeal, the MC830 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- 300 Watts into 8 Ohms and 480 Watts into 4 Ohms gives your system the authority and headroom to sound confident, dynamic and controlled
- Mono amplifier design gives you more flexibility when building a higher-performance stereo or home cinema system
- Compact chassis makes premium monoblock amplification easier to place than many larger high-end alternatives
- Balanced and unbalanced inputs make it easy to partner with a wide range of pre-amplifiers and AV processors
- Direct-coupled solid-state design helps deliver strong grip, speed and control with demanding loudspeakers
- Power Guard technology helps protect your speakers against harsh clipping for more reassuring long-term ownership
- Sentry Monitor protection adds extra peace of mind by safeguarding the amplifier against short-circuit conditions
- Solid Cinch speaker binding posts provide a more secure cable connection and help support tidy system installation
- Open chassis styling, blue watt meter and polished stainless steel finish give it real visual presence in a premium system
- 3 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Amplifier Section
- Product Type: 1-channel solid-state power amplifier
- Power Output: 300 Watts into 8 Ohms; 480 Watts into 4 Ohms
- Number of Channels: 1
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 120dB balanced; 118dB unbalanced
- Dynamic Headroom: 2dB
- Damping Factor: Greater than 100 wideband
- Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency Response: +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20kHz; +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
- Technology: Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, Monogrammed Heatsinks, Solid Cinch speaker binding posts
Connections & Control
- Inputs: 1 balanced XLR, 1 unbalanced RCA
- Speaker Connections: Gold-plated McIntosh Solid Cinch binding posts
- Supported Speaker Loads: 4 Ohms or 8 Ohms
- Power Control: 1 x 1/8 inch input, 1 x 1/8 inch output
- Auto Off: User selectable
- Meter: Dual scale watt meter with meter illumination control
General
- Circuit Configuration: Push-pull complementary
- Circuit Design: Solid state
- Output Type: Direct coupled
- Chassis Style: Polished stainless steel
- Front Panel: Glass
- Illumination: Direct LED
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 31.2 x 24.1 x 40.6 cm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 21.8 kg net
- Shipping Weight: 24.9 kg
What’s in the Box
- McIntosh MC830 1-Channel Power Amplifier
- AC power cord
- Owner’s manual and product documentation
