{"product_id":"mcintosh-mc2102-kt88-based-business-end","title":"McIntosh MC2102 - KT88 Based Business End!","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlmost 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.\u003cbr\u003eThis characteristic is ideal for both analog and the latest ultra high-resolution digital formats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe incredible \u003cstrong\u003eMac MC2102\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCUSTOM OUTPUT TRANSFORMER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnique 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWATTMETER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwift, accurate response reveals program peaks so staying within the power limits of your loudspeakers is easy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBALANCED INPUTS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllows the use balanced cables for 40dB better rejection of induced noise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMONO MODES\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMono-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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTube Complimen\u003c\/span\u003et\u003cbr\u003e(8) KT88\u003cbr\u003e(4) 12AX7A Input Tubes (4) 12AT7 Driver Tubes\u003cbr\u003eCeramic Tube Sockets with Gold-Plated Contacts\u003cbr\u003ePatented Unity Coupled Circuit with Bifilar-Wound Output Transformers\u003cbr\u003eSoft-Start Inrush Protection Remote Power Control Trigger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 - \u003cstrong\u003eTHIS is the one \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp; 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 \u003c\/span\u003eaccompaniments. - Incredible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome have a listen here in Andover or purchase with confidence via this site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMcIntosh MC2102 KT88 Based Masterpiece: $5,499.00 plus shipping and sales tax when applicable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please know we will small pallet freight this amp and you'll need to contact us for a quote.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Hill Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43452884680771,"sku":null,"price":5499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/6387\/files\/PhotoJun242026_103133AM.jpg?v=1782314248","url":"https:\/\/holthill.com\/products\/mcintosh-mc2102-kt88-based-business-end","provider":"Holt Hill Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}