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Page 1: Power Amplifier
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MC152 Power Amplifier Owner’s Manual... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of intended to alert the user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute literature accompanying the appliance. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ............3 it to the McIntosh MC152. provided for you to record that information: General Information ...........3 In the event the MC152 over heats, due to improper Serial Number: _______________________________ Connector and Cable Information ......4 ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the Introduction ..............4... -
Page 4: Connector And Cable Information
3/10 of an inch (7.6mm) McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protec- (7.6millimeters) tion circuits ensure the MC152 will have a long and Introduction trouble free operating life. Built-in Thermal Protection Circuits guard against overheating. Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MC152 Power Ampli- •... -
Page 5: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC152. Front View of the MC152 " 44.5cm " 6" 13.7cm 15.2cm Side View of the MC152 " 15/16 " 48.1cm 31.1cm " 3/16 43.7cm "... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation " 3/16 The MC152 can be placed upright on a table or 43.66cm 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... -
Page 7: Rear Panel Connections And Switch
A/V Control Center audio output Fuse holder, refer to information Connect the MC152 power on the rear panel of your MC152 cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to determine the correct fuse to the rear panel to determine... - Page 8 When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to 1. For Remote Power Control, connect a power control 3. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable for attach- the MC152 Power Amplifier Output Terminals please cable from the Audio Preamplifier or A/V Control ment to the MC152 Power Amplifier:...
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Page 9: Output Terminals And How To Connect
McIntosh Dealer or McIn- WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous tosh Technical Support. live and present a risk of electric shock. 9. Connect the MC152 power cord to an active AC For additional instruction on making outlet. Loudspeaker Connections contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Techni- cal Support. -
Page 10: Output Terminals And How To Connect For Bi-Amp
(L&R) of an Audio Preamplifier or A/V Control figure C. is stranded, carefully twist the strands together Center to the MC152 BALanced INput (Right and 3. Rotate the top of the Output as tightly as possible. Left) on Amplifier One. Place the INPUT MODE Terminal Post clockwise until it Switch in the BALanced Position. -
Page 11: For Bi-Amp
McIntosh Dealer or McIn- For additional instruction on making tosh Technical Support. Loudspeaker Connections contact your 11. Connect the MC152 power cord to an active AC McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Techni- outlet. cal Support. 9. Connect the MC152 power cord to an active AC outlet. -
Page 12: Front Panel Displays And Controls
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the Standby Power Meter indicates the Left Channel Output On Indicator Right Channel Output of the amplifier of the amplifier LED indicates when the LEFT LED indicates when the RIGHT Channel Amplifier POWER Channel Amplifier POWER GUARD circuit activates GUARD circuit activates... -
Page 13: How To Operate
With the MC152 connected (via Power Control) to a McIntosh Preamplifier (or A/V Control Center) with the Power Save Feature and the feature is active, the MC152 will switch Off with the Preamplifier (or A/V Figure 11 Control Center) after a period of inactivity. -
Page 14: Technical Description
The distortion mise, using the most advanced McIntosh circuit design limits for the MC152 are no more than 0.005% at concepts. rated power output for all frequencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz. - Page 15 More than creates an ideal match It provides low distortion power transfer at frequen- 800 square inches of heat sink area keep the MC152 between the power am- cies from below 20Hz to well beyond 20,000Hz with operating safely with convection cooling.
- Page 16 With Power Guard circuits incorporated in the MC152 insure a long and signal waveforms. When safe operating life. This is just one of the many char- the difference exceeds acteristics of McIntosh Power Amplifiers that make 0.3%, the Power Guard...
- Page 17 Intosh A/V Control Center. Refer to figure 14 on page POWER SUPPLY 14. When the A/V Control Center is switched On, a (5-12V) signal operates the power relay in the MC152. INRUSH The MC152 also has a Power Control Out Jack. The CURRENT AC Power MAIN RELAYS LIMITER...
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Page 18: Specifications
Rated Power Band 22,000 ohms Balanced Standby: less than 0.3 watt 20Hz to 20,000Hz 22,000 ohms Unbalanced Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC152 for the cor- rect voltage. Total Harmonic Distortion Voltage Gain Overall Dimensions 0.005% maximum harmonic distortion at any power 23dB, 2 Ohms Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.5cm) -
Page 19: Packing Instruction
#10 x2-1/2 cap screw needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- 40403300 #10 x 1-3/4 washer ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 3. Please 01721800 Plastic foot spacer see the Part List for the correct part numbers. TOP 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. 04151400...
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