McIntosh MC2301 User Manual
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Installation
Installation
The MC2301 can be placed upright on a table or shelf,
standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in
a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet
may be removed from the bottom of the MC2301 when it is
custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together
with the mounting screws should be retained for possible
future use if the MC2301 is removed from the custom in-
stallation and used free
standing. The required
panel cutout, ventilation
cutout and unit dimen-
sions are shown.
Always provide ad-
equate ventilation for
your MC2301. Cool
operation ensures the
longest possible operat-
ing life for any elec-
tronic instrument. Do
not install the MC2301
directly above a heat
generating component
such as a high powered
amplifier. If all the com-
ponents are installed in
a single cabinet, a quiet
running ventilation fan
can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the sys-
tem components at the
coolest possible operat-
ing temperature.
A custom cabinet instal-
lation should provide
the following minimum
spacing dimensions for
cool operation.
Allow at least 12 inches
(30.48cm) above the top,
2 inches (5.08cm) below
the bottom and 4 inches
(10.16cm) on each side
of the Power Ampli-
fier, so that airflow is
not obstructed. Allow
22 inches (55.88cm)
depth behind the front
panel. Allow 1-5/8
inch (4.12cm) in front
of the mounting panel
1
for clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the
mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the draw-
ing.
1
When the MC2301 is installed together with other McIntosh
Components, check clearances on all components before
proceeding.
10 -
13/16
"
27.46cm
17-
9/16
"
44.62cm
12"
30.48cm
17-
1/2
"
44.45cm
14"
35.56cm
15-
5/16
"
38.91cm
2
-1/32
"
1.67cm
Cutout Opening
for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support
Shelf
Cabinet
Front
Panel
Chassis
Spacers
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
Opening
for Ventilation
MC2301 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
MC2301 Side View
in Custom Cabinet
MC2301 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
2
"
5.08cm
Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit.
For purposes of clarity, the above
illustration is not drawn to scale.