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MC602 Power Amplifier
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 2699 Phone: 607 723 3512 FAX: 607 724 0549

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual MC602 Power Amplifier MC602 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 2699 Phone: 607 723 3512 FAX: 607 724 0549...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an equi- lateral triangle is intended to alert the within an equilateral triangle, is intended user to the presence of important to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within operating and maintenance (servic- the product’s enclosure that may be of ing) instructions in the literature ac-...

  • Page 3: Thank You And Please Take A Moment

    Customer Service McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return electric shock, or other hazards.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PIN 2: + input also provide perfect DC protection for your valuable loud- PIN 3: input 6. In the event that the MC602 over heats, due to improper speakers. ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the protection circuits will activate. The Front Panel Power Guard LEDs ·...

  • Page 5: Dimensions

    Introduction, Performance Features and Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC602. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MC602 into cabinets. " 45.09cm 11" " 5/16 Front View of the MC602 27.94cm...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in to safely handle when moving the amplifier. the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the The MC602 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, drawing. standing on its four feet. The...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections And Switch

    MC602 Rear Panel Connections and Switch BALANCED INPUTS for audio POWER CONTROL IN receives turn on/off cables from a preamplifier or signals from a McIntosh component and the control center audio outputs POWER CONTROL OUT sends a turn On/ Off signal to the next McIntosh component...

  • Page 8: How To Connect

    MC602. Spade lug or prepared wire connection: 6. Connect the MC602 power cord to an active AC outlet. Insert the spade lug connector or pre- pared section of the...
  • Page 9 How to Connect the MC602 McIntosh C200C Controller McIntosh C200P Preamplifier To AC Outlet Right Left Loudspeaker Loudspeaker 4 ohm 4 ohm Caution: The Loudspeaker Negative Connections are above chassis ground and are not common between channels. Do not combine any connections together or ground them.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Displays And Controls

    MC602 Front Panel Displays and Controls METER indicates the Left Channel METER indicates the Right Channel Power Output of the amplifier Power Output of the amplifier POWER GUARD LEDs light when the amplifier channel POWER GUARD circuit activates Remote On Indicator lights...

  • Page 11: How To Operate

    Note: The MC602 Power Output Meters indicate the actual wattage delivered to To have the MC602 automatically turn On or Off when a the loudspeakers by responding to the control center turns on or off, rotate the power switch to the combination of current and voltage remote position.

  • Page 12: Technical Description

    Technical Description McIntosh Laboratory, the company who introduced the tured. The distortion limits for the MC602 are no more world’s first amplifier that could be called “High Fidelity”, than 0.005% at rated power output for all frequencies from has done it again. The McIntosh engineering staff has cre- 20Hz to 20,000Hz.
  • Page 13 McIntosh amplifier. The typical McIntosh owner would Design Philosophy never accept the approximately 100 times higher distortion The design philosophy incorporated in the MC602 in- of many non-feedback designs. volved several different techniques, all based on sound sci- Double Balanced Push-Pull design is used from input to entific logic.
  • Page 14 The different types of protection circuits incorpo- which results in extra heat being generated in the power rated in the MC602 insure a long and safe operating life. output stage. This increase in temperature will result in a This is just one of the many characteristics of McIntosh reduced life expectancy for the amplifier.
  • Page 15 “1” (+5V) signal oper- there will be a difference between the two signal wave- ates the power relay in the MC602. The MC602 also has a forms. When the difference exceeds 0.3% (equivalent to remote Power Control Out Jack.

  • Page 17: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 7.8 amps 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 7.5 amps Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20,000Hz Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC602 for the correct voltage. Total Harmonic Distortion Dimensions Maximum Total Harmonic Distortion at any power...

  • Page 19: Packing Instruction

    If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo- ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
  • Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 McIntosh Part No. 04067501...

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