McIntosh MP100 Owner's Manual
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MP100
Phono Preamplifier
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MP100 Phono Preamplifier Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF ATTENTION: To prevent the risk of electric shock, FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR do not remove cover or back. No NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RE- user-serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank You Customer Service Additional Information: Preamplifier ranks you at the very top among discrim- need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You Photos ................ 17 inating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” ............18 Department. For assistance on factory repair return Packing Instruction ...........
  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information and Connector Information General Information Connector and Cable Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the XLR Connectors for connections: until all the system components are connected PIN 2: + Output together. Failure to do so could result in malfunc- PIN 3: - Output PIN 1 PIN 2...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction and Performance Features Introduction • Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs Phono Preamplifiers ever created and has the ability The Balanced Outputs allow the connection using for connections to components with analog and digital long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality. The compatibility with a wide range of audio components.
  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining information on the next page pertaining to installing Front View of the MP100 " 29.2cm M P 1 0 0 P H O N O P R E A M P L I F I E R "...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Do not install the 1" 1" 2.5cm 2.5cm MP100 Front View M P 1 0 0 P H O N O P R E A M P L I F I E R of depth for airflow and cable connections. 1" 2.5cm 3/4"...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections component and TRIGger OUT sends audio signals to Unbalanced Inputs of other components Component COAXial Digital AUDIO OUTPUT Preamplifier or an A/V Control Center with a D/A Converter or a Decoder GND terminals accept a ground wire from a turntable to a live AC outlet.
  • Page 9 Notes...
  • Page 10: Connecting Components

    Inputs on the Integrated Amplifier. 5. Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turn- Note: If the Turntable has a Moving Magnet Car- tridge, connect the Audio Cables to the MP100 MM PHONO INPUT Jacks instead of the MC Input Jacks.
  • Page 11: Connecting Components

    Connecting Components Turntable Connect to AC Outlet Optional Digital Connection Integrated Amplifier Computer...
  • Page 12: Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-Buttons

    Front Panel Displays, Controls and Push-buttons with indicators, used to select the capaci- with indicators, used to select the resistive tive value in picofarads added to the Input Path for a flat frequency response from the INPUT Push-button with indicator, used to select the Turntable Phono M P 1 0 0 P H O N O P R E A M P L I F I E R with indicator, switches the...
  • Page 13 INPUT Push-button. The Auto Off Feature is now deactivated. Notes: 1. The MP100 USB Output is for direct connection trol to select from the six available resistance values If is desirable to reactivate the Auto Off Feature per- to a computer USB single input only.
  • Page 14 PROCEEDING. The new driver to be installed in the following steps offers additional capa- will appear on the desktop. Refer to bilities for the MP100 and is compatible with figure 7. 2. Run “McIntoshHDSwPkg_20160415_v1p9p110p3. current McIntosh Preamplifiers or Integrated .
  • Page 15 How to Operate the MP100, con’t 2. The McIntosh-HD USB Audio Control Panel Making a Digital Recording 2. Referring to figure 11, displays the current Sampling Rate, Bit-Rate and Buffer Size for the music streaming from the computer into the MP100.
  • Page 16 How to Operate the MP100, con’t How to Operate the MP100, con’t Digital CD Audio Recorders can be connected to the to make a Digital Copy of a Phonograph Recording. The most versatile way of making a digital recording and a computer using a Digital Recorder Application.
  • Page 17: Photos

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  • Page 18 Specifications Specifications Frequency Response Output Impedance ±0.3dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz 200 ohms Balanced 100 ohms Unbalanced Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Digital Output Sample Rates Rated Output 2V Balanced 1V Unbalanced Power Control (Trigger) Maximum Voltage Output Power Requirements 100-240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 8 watts Sensitivity (for rated output)
  • Page 19: Packing Instruction

    Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plas- Side Foam tic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad.
  • Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04167500...
  • Page 21 HOME ELECTRONICS THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY elcome to the family of McIntosh McIntosh provides for your Product, and that no owners. This is the Warranty for your one, including your dealer, has any authority to new McIntosh Home Electronic Product either modify or expand upon this Warranty.
  • Page 22 Scope and Duration of Warranty Parts and Occurrences that are not Covered by the Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions stated below, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. (“McIntosh”) warrants This Warranty does not cover any of the following: (a) glass panels, cabinetry, trim, or other appearance to the original owner that this Product shall be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a items (except where they are defective at the time of original sale and the Product is delivered for term of three (3) years from the date when it was purchased from an Authorized McIntosh Dealer.

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