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Stereo Power Amplifier MC275 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...
The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an within an equilateral triangle, is equilateral triangle is intended to intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of im- presence of uninsulated “danger- portant operating and maintenance ous voltage”...
Customer Service the MC275. If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of 5. The Main AC Power going to the MC275 and any other repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department.
Loudspeaker System to its ultimate performance. The MC275 reproduction is sonically transparent and abso- • Gold Plated Connectors and Tube Socket Contacts lutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Gold Plated Input Jacks and Output Binding Posts provide Music Itself.”...
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC275. There is additional infor- mation on page 7 pertaining to installing the MC275 into cabinets. " -1/2 41.91cm " -7/8 " -1/4 20.00cm 20.96cm Front View of the MC275 "...
Installation of Tubes and Tube Cover Caution: To prevent electrical shock make sure that the AC POWER CORD IS NOT CONNECT- ED TO THE MC275 when inserting or removing Tubes, as there are hazardous volt- ages present at the pins of the Tube Sockets. Your MC275 has gone through an extensive series of performance tests during the manufacturing process.
Installation of Tubes, Tube Cover, Location and Ventilation Small Signal Tubes: 1. Locate a 12AX7A Tube. 2. On the top left side of the amplifier, locate the Tube Socket that has the nomenclature V1 12AX7A next to it on the chassis. Refer to figure 4 and 5. KT88/6550 3.
Left Side Panel Connections LEFT OUTPUT Connections for loudspeakers RIGHT OUTPUT Connections for loudspeakers BALANCED INPUTS for audio cables from a preamplifier or control center audio outputs UNBALANCED INPUTS for audio cables from a preamplifier or control center audio outputs...
Right Side Panel Connection and Fuse Holder Connect the MC275 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage Main Fuse holder, refer to information on the back panel of your MC275 to determine the correct fuse size and rating...
McIntosh Preamplifier tightly as possible. 75 WATTS Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together, or attach T630maAL 250V spade lug and/or banana connector. McIntosh Loudspeaker McIntosh Loudspeaker McIntosh MC275 (Partial View)
Left Side Panel Controls and Switches MODE Switch selects MONO (Parallel) or STEREO Modes of operation Power Switch turns all AC power On or Off INPUTS Switch selects between the BALanced or UNBALanced Inputs...
Off position to stop amplifying Figure 8 the audio signal. Refer to figure 8. Note: If the MC275 is connected to a McIntosh Preamplifier, Control Center or A/V Center, the addition of a Mc- Intosh Power Controller such as a PC4 will allow the MC275 to switch On and Off automatically.
Specifications Specifications Power Output Stereo Tube Compliment Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per 3 - 12AX7A Inputs and Phase Inverters channel, both channels operating is: 4 - 12AT7 Voltage Amplifier and Drivers 75 watts into 4, 8 or 16 ohm load 4 - KT88/6550 Power Output Power Output Mono (Parallel) Power Requirements...
If a shipping 033706 Rear pad carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call 033711 Side pads or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo- ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. 017862 Plastic foot...
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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. 04099600...
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