The McIntosh 275 has been my dream amp for several years. One day this poor audiophile will be able to afford one. Thanks for the great review.
McIntosh Laboratory MC275 50th Anniversary Limited Edition power amplifier Specifications
Description: Two-channel, tubed stereo (switchable to parallel mono operation) power amplifier. Tube complement: four KT88, three 12AX7A, four 12AT7. Inputs: 1 pair single-ended (RCA), 1 pair balanced (XLR). Loudspeaker outputs: separate gold-plated, 5-way binding posts for 4, 8, and 16 ohms. Preamp output: 1 pair single-ended (RCA). Inputs: 1 pair balanced (XLR), 1 pair single-ended (RCA). Output power: 75Wpc (18.8dBW) into 4, 8, or 16 ohms (stereo), 150W into (21.8dBW) 2, 4, or 8 ohms (mono). Frequency response: 20Hz20kHz, +0/0.5dB; 10Hz70kHz, +0/3dB. Signal/noise ratio: 100dB, A-weighted (no reference level given). THD: 0.05% at any power level from 250mW to rated power output. Input sensitivity: 1.2V unbalanced, 2.5V balanced. Input impedance: 90k ohms unbalanced, 180k ohms balanced. Damping factor: >14 (wideband). Power consumption: 170W (idle), 360W (full power).
Dimensions: 16.5" (420mm) W by 8.25" (210mm) H by 12" (305mm) D. Weight: 67 lbs (30.5kg) net, 75 lbs (34.1kg) shipping.
Price: $6500. Approximate number of dealers: more than 200. Warranty: 3 years parts & labor, 90 days tubes.
Manufacturer: McIntosh Laboratory, 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, NY 13903-2699. Tel: (800) 538-6576, (607) 723-3512. Fax: (607) 724-0549. Web: www.mcintoshlabs.com.
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According to MacIntosh, 550 units of the MC275LE will be sold in USA; international sales are unlimited. Hmmmm.... not so limited after all. Even so, I'll be auditioning one with Quad 2905's next week.
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