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McIntosh MC611 1-Channel Quad-Balanced Power Amplifier
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Features
- 600 Watts of Power with Autoformer™ Technology
- Enhanced Dynamic Headroom
- Exclusive Power Guard® Technology
- Sentry Monitor™ Protection Circuit
- Elegant Design with Advanced Thermal Management
- Flexible Connectivity & User-Friendly Features
Unmatched Power and Compatibility
Equipped with McIntosh's proprietary Autoformer™ technology, the MC611 ensures a consistent 600-watt output to speakers with 2, 4, or 8-ohm impedance. This versatility allows seamless integration into diverse audio setups, whether for a sophisticated home stereo system or an expansive home theater.
Enhanced Dynamic Performance
Significant improvements over previous models include a doubled filter capacity, resulting in a 55% increase in dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 2.8dB. This enhancement leads to superior handling of musical peaks and improved low-frequency performance, delivering a more dynamic and lifelike listening experience.
Refined Aesthetic and Build Quality
The MC611 features a front panel with direct LED backlighting for enhanced appearance and color accuracy. The Autoformer and power transformer are housed in elegant glass-topped enclosures, complemented by McIntosh's Monogrammed Heatsinks™ connected to advanced high-current output transistors. These design elements not only contribute to the amplifier's iconic look but also ensure optimal thermal management and performance.
Power Guard®
Monitors and adjusts the input signal in real-time to prevent clipping, ensuring distortion-free sound and protection for your speakers.
Sentry Monitor™
A fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe levels, resetting automatically when conditions normalize.
Quad Balanced Design
Cancels virtually all noise and distortion that may have crept into the audio signal, preserving the purity of the sound.
Power Control
Allows for seamless power on/off coordination with other connected McIntosh components, simplifying system operation. Additionally, both balanced and unbalanced outputs are provided, facilitating bi-amping or tri-amping configurations and easy integration with secondary systems or powered subwoofers.
User-Friendly Enhancements
The rear panel offers three sets of Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts, with increased spacing for easier cable management. An eco-friendly power management system has been added, automatically powering down the amplifier after a set period of inactivity, contributing to energy efficiency.
Timeless McIntosh Design
Encased in a polished stainless-steel chassis, the MC611 showcases McIntosh's timeless aesthetic, featuring a black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, aluminum handles, and a large 8-inch fast-responding blue Watt meter, embodying both elegance and functionality.
Specifications
- Power output per channel: 600W @ 2, 4, or 8 ohms
- Number of channels: 1
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
- S/N below rated output
- Balanced: 124dB
- Unbalanced: 120dB
- Dynamic headroom: 2.8dB
- Damping factor: >40 wideband
- Rated power band: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency response
- +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
- Remote power control: Yes
- Circuit configuration: Quad-balanced
- Circuit design: Solid State
- Auoformer: Yes
- Meters: Yes
- Meter light switch: Yes
- Balanced input: 1
- Front panel: Glass with handles
- Illumination: Direct LED
- Chassis style: Polished stainless steel and black painted steel
- Speaker binding post type: Patented Solid Cinch speaker binding posts
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 17 1/2" x 9 7/16" x 22"
- Weight: 97.5 lbs.
What's In The Box
- MC611 1-Channel Power Amplifier
- Power Cord
- Manual
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