{"product_id":"mcintosh-mc2120-rugged-powerful-utilitarian","title":"McIntosh MC2120, Rugged, Powerful, Utilitarian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh MC2120 \u003c\/strong\u003eis a rugged, dual-channel solid-state power amplifier that delivers 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and up to 240 watts in a bridged monophonic configuration. Manufactured between 1976 and 1982, it became celebrated among audiophiles for incorporating the brand's proprietary Autoformers, which ensure optimal impedance matching regardless of the loudspeaker load. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC2120 also features a built-in waveform comparator called Power Guard, which dynamically limits the input signal to prevent clipping and protect speakers from high-frequency distortion. Both the \u003cstrong\u003ePower Guard and Autoformer features\u003c\/strong\u003e have stayed with the brand for over 30 years.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt without output meters the MC2120 provides a streamlined, vintage aesthetic.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt achieves an impressive total harmonic distortion (THD) of just 0.1% across a 10 Hz to 100 kHz frequency range. This robust circuit design guarantees sustained, clean sonic delivery for demanding professional and high-fidelity home audio setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2120 is not going to win any beauty pageants.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s as rough on the outside as it is rugged on the inside.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBut make no mistake, the sound output is classic Mac smoothness all throughout. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been serviced, dialed-in, and verified by our in house tech, this amp is ready to rumble for years to come.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are looking to get into McIntosh performance, but don’t mind a few beauty marks, this “shabby chic”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexample is the perfect fit. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemos are encouraged in Andover, MA.  Priced to sell quickly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$799 (plus applicable shipping and\/or MA sales tax)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Hill Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43476754006083,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/6387\/files\/McIntoshMC212001.jpg?v=1782771535","url":"https:\/\/holthill.com\/products\/mcintosh-mc2120-rugged-powerful-utilitarian","provider":"Holt Hill Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}