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McIntosh MC2KW Owner's Manual

McIntosh MC2KW Owner's Manual

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MC2KW
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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: Power Amplifier

    Power Amplifier MC2KW Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...
  • Page 2 The exclamation point within an The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is in- equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of im- tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” portant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera- within the product’s enclosure that may...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-724-0549 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as- sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Block Design is the most powerful and finest audio Power the dedicated AC Circuit with Outlet needs to be in Amplifier McIntosh has ever created. No design compro- accorandance with the Local Electrical Wiring Codes Always contact your McIntosh Dealer and Certified mises were allowed in the quest for a Power Amplifier with Electrician for additional information and assistance.

  • Page 5: Performance Features

    • • • • • Triple Chassis Mono Block Design Power Control For the first time, the new McIntosh MC2KW Power Am- The McIntosh Power Control Circuit allows for remote plifier is capable of supplying the power required to repro-...

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for the MC2KW Output Module and MC2KW Power Modules. There is additional information on page 9 pertaining to installing the MC2KW Output Module and MC2KW Power Modules into cabinets. "...
  • Page 7 Dimensions " 45.09cm 11" " 5/16 27.94cm 31.27cm Front View of the MC2KW Power Module " 43.82cm Rear View of the MC2KW Power Module " 31.11cm 20" 50.80cm " -3/8 " 49.21cm 4.12cm " Side View of the " 26.99cm 3/16 MC2KW Power Module 0.48cm...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Dimensions, con’t " 43.82cm " -7/8 22.54cm Top View of the MC2KW Output Module " -1/16 20.48cm " 43.82cm " -7/8 22.54cm Top View of the MC2KW Power Module " -1/16 20.48cm...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Installation The MC2KW Output Module and MC2KW Power Mod- ules can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on their four feet. If the Output Module and the two Power Modules are to be stacked vertically, the middle unit should be the Output Module.
  • Page 10 " 43.82cm " MC2KW Output Module 26.99cm Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout 2" Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting Cabinet 5.08cm Front Panel Opening for Ventilation MC2KW Output Module Side View in Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for Ventilation Support Chassis " Shelf Spacers 2.54cm...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation, con’t " 43.82cm " MC2KW Power Module 26.99cm Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout 6" Cabinet 15.24cm Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting Front Panel Opening for Ventilation MC2KW Power Module Side View in Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for Ventilation Support Chassis "...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the MC2KW Output Module and MC2KW Power Modules are located on separate folded sheets contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. MC2KW Output Module Refer to folded sheet “Mc1A” MC2KW Output Module Rear Panel Connections MC2KW Power Module...

  • Page 13: How To Connect The Mc2Kw For Power Control And Audio

    How to Connect the MC2KW for Power Control and Audio connections These two pages contain information for connecting to- in this system). If there are additional McIntosh Power Amplifiers in the system, connect the gether the McIntosh MC2KW Output Module and the POWER CONTROL OUT Jack of the MC2KW MC2KW Power Modules;...

  • Page 14: How To Connect A Loudspeaker To The Mc2Kw Output Module

    Electric Shock. Attach the previously prepared bare wire cable ends into the 1. This McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier is designed for spade lug connectors and secure the connections. Insert the the connection of a single Loudspeaker of either 2 ohms, spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end 4 ohms or 8 ohms impedance.

  • Page 15: Output Module

    How to Connect a Loudspeaker to the MC2KW Output Module Cover Mounting Screw Location Opening for Cables Figure 9 Top Cover Mounting Rear Cover Top Cover Screw Locations Figure 10 Figure 11...
  • Page 16 METER indicates POWER GUARD LED lights the Power Output when the MC2KW Power of the MC2KW Amplifier POWER GUARD Power Amplifier circuit activates METER Switch selects Pilot Light Indicates when the the display modes of the MC2KW Output Module is Power Output Meter connected to AC Power POWER Switch turns...

  • Page 17: Mc2Kw Power Module Front Panel

    MC2KW Output Module and MC2KW Power Module Front Panel Controls and Displays Illuminates when the MC2KW Power Module is On...

  • Page 18: How To Operate The Mc2Kw Power Amplifier

    Rear Panel of the MC2KW OUT- mode desired. Refer to figures 13 and 14. PUT MODULE, allows selection of either Note: When the MC2KW is connected to a McIntosh the Balanced or Unbalanced Input. Refer to Preamplifier with Remote Meter Illumination Control, figure 15.

  • Page 19: Technical Description

    “High Fidelity”, sign also allows for easier placement in a room than would has done it again. The McIntosh engineering staff has cre- be possible in a single chassis design, yet with no compro- ated a power amplifier without compromise, using the most mise in performance or reliability.
  • Page 20 MC2KW Power Modules are The design philosophy incorporated in the MC2KW Power coupled together in the unique McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier involved several different techniques, all based on Amplifier Output Autoformer. It provides low distortion sound scientific logic.
  • Page 21 The special Balanced Dual “C” Core Autoformer creates an ideal match between the power amplifier output stage and the loudspeaker. Refer to figure 20. A McIntosh ampli- fier with an Autoformer can be used to safely drive multiple Figure 21...
  • Page 22 Power Guard is not limited to just the rated power output, damage valuable but will actually produce distortion free output well above loudspeaker sys- its rated power due to the McIntosh philosophy of conserva- tem tweeters. tive design. You will never...

  • Page 23: Technical Description

    Technical Description, con’t music demands and guarantees an excellent signal to noise cuit that provides remote Power Control from a McIntosh ratio. Refer to figure 27. Preamplifier or A/V Control Center. When the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center is switched On a digital “1” (+5V)
  • Page 24 Top View of the MC2KW Output Module...

  • Page 25: Photos

    Photos Front View of the MC2KW Output Module Front View of the MC2KW Power Module...
  • Page 26 Rear View of the MC2KW Output Module Rear View of the MC2KW Power Module...

  • Page 27: Photos

    Photos, con’t Angle View of the MC2KW Output Module Angle View of the MC2KW Power Module...
  • Page 28 MC2KW Power Amplifier - Power Module A , Output Module...

  • Page 29: Block Diagram

    MC2KW Power Amplifier Block Diagram and Power Module B...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Power Amplifier Specifications General Specifications Power Output MC2KW Output Module Power Requirements 2000 watts into an 8, 4 or 2 ohm load is the minimum sine 100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts wave continuous average power output. The output RMS 110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts voltage is: 120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts...

  • Page 31: Packing Instruction

    It is very important that the four feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equip- Note: The McIntosh MC2KW Output Module and MC2HW Power Module use the same shipping carton. ment location on the bottom foam pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage.
  • Page 32 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 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. 04108100...

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