McIntosh MC2102 - KT88 Based Business End!

Almost fifty years ago Frank McIntosh and Gordon Gow invented and patented the McIntosh Unity Coupled Output Circuit. Two features differentiate from other designs. First, the output tubes deliver power from both their plates (anodes) and their cathodes, not from their plates alone as in conventional circuits. Second, the output transformer’s two bifilar primary windings give it one-half the turns ratio of conventional transformers, equating to one-fourth the impedance ratio. This allows a close coupling of the primary and secondary windings, resulting in wide bandwidth, flat frequency response, and low distortion. The MC2102 is at once a tribute to the past and present McIntosh.
This characteristic is ideal for both analog and the latest ultra high-resolution digital formats.

The incredible Mac MC2102 will deliver 100 watts per channel into a full 20-20,000Hz band, and deliver that power with 8, 4, or 2 Ohm speakers. Balanced and unbalanced inputs and huge gold-plated speaker terminals provide the connectivity you need.

CUSTOM OUTPUT TRANSFORMER
Unique McIntosh-wound transformer delivers the full rated amplifier output with the least possible distortion and maximum bandwidth 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.
BALANCED INPUTS
Allows the use balanced cables for 40dB better rejection of induced noise.
MONO MODES
Mono-Bridge and Mono-Parallel modes enable the MC2102 to deliver a full 200 watts as a mono amplifier into 1,2,4,8 or 16 Ohm loads.

Tube Compliment
(8) KT88
(4) 12AX7A Input Tubes (4) 12AT7 Driver Tubes
Ceramic Tube Sockets with Gold-Plated Contacts
Patented Unity Coupled Circuit with Bifilar-Wound Output Transformers
Soft-Start Inrush Protection Remote Power Control Trigger

The MC2102 is widely regarded as one of McIntosh's finest modern tube amplifiers, offering a wonderful balance of warmth, detail, and authority. The amplifier is operating exactly as intended, with (2) fully matched quads of Gold Lion KT88s that have proven to work exemplary in this application. This is an excellent opportunity to own a beautiful example of a classic McIntosh tube amplifier. If this was/is a piece you've lusted after for years - THIS is the one & paired with our equally fabulous McIntosh C2600 Preamp/DAC makes a true audio statement. In as-new condition with original boxes/packaging and all the as-new accompaniments. - Incredible!

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McIntosh MC2102 KT88 Based Masterpiece: $5,499.00 plus shipping and sales tax when applicable.

* Please know we will small pallet freight this amp and you'll need to contact us for a quote.