McIntosh MCC204 - Manual (Page 4)

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Performance Features
Introduction
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Power Output
The MCC204 consists of four separate power amplifier
channels, each capable of 50 watts into 4 ohm speakers
with less than 0.005% distortion.
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Four Bridgeable Channels
The MCC204 includes four 50 watt amplifier channels.
Each pair of channels can be set in bridged configuration
for 200 watts output into 4 ohm loudspeakers with less
than 0.01% distortion.
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High Current Output
A peak output current of 15 amperes ensures that the
MCC204 will successfully drive high quality loudspeakers,
such as McIntosh, for a truly exciting sound experience.
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Equalizer and Variable Crossover Filters
The one band equalizer has a center frequency that is vari-
able from 40 Hz to 2,000 Hz which can be either cut or
boosted ±12db. 12dB per octave high pass filters with vari-
able corner frequencies from 50Hz to 120Hz and 12dB per
octave low pass filters with variable corner frequencies
from 50Hz to 120Hz.
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Power Guard and Sentry Monitor
All channels include the patented McIntosh Power Guard
circuit that prevents the amplifier from being overdriven
into clipping with its harsh distorted sound that can also
damage your valuable loudspeakers. McIntosh Sentry
Monitor power output stage protection circuits are present
on all channels to ensure the MCC204 will have a long and
trouble free operating life.
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Speaker Protection
If for any reason, a DC (Direct Current) voltage appears at
the speaker output terminals, a built-in circuit turns off the
amplifier power supplies to prevent damage to your valu-
able loudspeakers.
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-
dards of excellence in the MCC204 Power Amplifier. Four
50 watt high current output channels will drive any high
quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate performance.
The MCC204 reproduction is sonically transparent and ab-
solutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of
the Music Itself.”
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Thermal Protection with Multi-Speed Cooling Fan
Built-in thermal protection circuits guard against overheat-
ing which could shorten the normal long life expectancy of
your McIntosh Power Amplifier. Cooling fan speed is con-
trolled by temperature sensors attached to the interior of
the extruded aluminum cooling tunnel. The fan is normally
off. When needed, the fan will automatically switch on,
and speed is increased as needed for additional cooling.
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Fully Discrete Design
The MCC204 has a fully complimentary double balanced
amplifier design and is identical to that found in
McIntosh’s leading home amplifiers.
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Balanced Inputs with Pass Through
The Balanced Inputs cancel out interference noise that is
produced by other sources in the vehicle and can be di-
rectly connected to the bridged speaker output of any head
unit. The MCC204 provides four line level outputs, for the
convenience of connecting multi-amplifier systems.
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Remote Subwoofer Control and Line Output
The subwoofer level can be controlled via an external ro-
tary control, which can be remotely mounted in the vehicle.
A line level summed output is provided to drive an external
subwoofer power amplifier. The inputs to both channels are
summed for this output.
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Gold Plated Terminals
McIntosh provides gold plated input and output terminals
on the amplifiers for superior corrosion resistance. It is a
very important feature in the automotive environment.
Speaker wires to 10 AWG and DC input wires to 4 AWG
can be accommodated.