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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 MC301 Quad Balanced 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 MC301. provided for you to record that information: General Information ...........3 In the event the MC301 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
• Power Output trouble free operating life. Built-in Thermal Protection Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced The MC301 is a Power Amplifier with a capability of Circuits guard against overheating. Input, Input/Output Connectors on the MC301. Refer... -
Page 5: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC301. Front View of the MC301 " 44.5cm " 6" 13.7cm 15.2cm Side View of the MC301 12 - " " 15/16 31.1cm 48.1cm " 3/16 43.7cm... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation " 3/16 The MC301 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
AC outlet. Refer a 4 ohm Loudspeaker to the rear panel to determine the correct voltage Caution: The Loudspeaker Negative Connections are above chassis ground. Do not combine any connections together, ground them or connect with another MC301. -
Page 8: How To Connect
When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to 1. For Remote Power Control, connect a power control Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide the MC301 Power Amplifier Output Terminals please cable from the Audio Preamplifier or A/V Control 25 feet... -
Page 9: Output Terminals And How To Connect
McIntosh Dealer or McIn- For additional instruction on making tosh Technical Support. Loudspeaker Connections contact your 9. Connect the MC301 power cord to an active AC McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Techni- outlet. cal Support. 7. Connect the MC301 power cord to an active AC outlet. -
Page 10: Output Terminals And How To Connect For Bi-Amp
1. For Remote Power Control, connect a power control When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide cable from the Audio Preamplifier or A/V Control the MC301 Power Amplifier Output Terminals please 25 feet 50 feet 100 feet... -
Page 11: For Bi-Amp
McIntosh Dealer or McIn- For additional instruction on making tosh Technical Support. Loudspeaker Connections contact your 11. Connect the MC301 power cord to an active AC McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Techni- outlet. cal Support. 9. Connect the MC301 power cord to an active AC outlet. -
Page 12: Front Panel Displays And Controls
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the Output LED indicates when the Amplifier of the amplifier POWER GUARD circuit activates Standby Power On Indicator METER Push-button switches POWER Push-button switches Meter Illumination On and Off AC Power On and Off... -
Page 13: How To Operate
Momentarily press the POWER Push-button to switch By default the Power Output Meter is illuminated the MC301 On or Off. Refer to when the MC301 is On. To switch Off the Meter Il- figure 8. lumination, momentarily press the METER LIGHT Note: There must be a power control Push-button. -
Page 14: Technical Description
The distortion limits for owner would never accept the approximately 100 mise, using the most advanced McIntosh circuit design the MC301 are no more than 0.005% at rated power times higher distortion of many non-feedback designs. concepts. - Page 15 More than best into what is called an optimum load. This op- no performance limi- 800 square inches of heat sink area keep the MC301 timum load may vary considerably from what a tation with an Auto- operating safely with convection cooling.
- Page 16 Power Output Meter Protection Circuits harsh and damaging distortion due to clipping. The McIntosh MC301 has a large Output Watt Me- The MC301 incorporates the McIntosh Sentry Monitor The Power Guard circuit is a waveform compara- ter that responds 95% full scale to a single cycle tone...
- Page 17 POWER SUPPLY 14. When the A/V Control Center is switched On, a (5-12V) signal operates the power relay in the MC301. INRUSH The MC301 also has a Power Control Out Jack. The CURRENT AC Power MAIN RELAYS Power Control signal from this jack is delayed by a...
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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 MC301 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. 04150800...