MC1.2KW vs Boulder 1060
The 1060's power @ 8ω is 300W against the MC1.2KW's 1.2kW, its signal-to-noise 127 dB against 124 dB, its power @ 4ω 800W against 1.2kW, and its thd 0.001% against 0.005%.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$7,699
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About the MC1.2KW
The McIntosh MC 1.2KW is a high-performance monaural power amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking powerful, clean amplification. It delivers 1200 watts of continuous power into 2, 4, or 8 ohm loads with a total harmonic distortion of only 0.005%. The amplifier features a Quad Balanced transistor circuit design and includes McIntosh's patented Autoformer technology, allowing full power delivery regardless of speaker impedance. It has a wide frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz with minimal deviation and a dynamic headroom of 2.1 dB. The amplifier includes a large blue watt meter on the front glass panel with LED fiber optic illumination and handles for easy placement. Inputs include 1 RCA and 2 balanced XLR connectors. The chassis is made of open stainless steel with gold-plated 200 amp, 3-way binding posts. It weighs 147 lbs and measures 17-3/4" W x 12-5/16" H x 22" D. The MC 1.2KW was manufactured from 2008 to 2020 and is highly regarded for its combination of brutal power and refined control, suitable for both two-channel music and home theater systems.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 1.2kW @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 1.2kW @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- 40
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 124 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 449.6 × 312.4 × 558.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 66.7 kg (147 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 1200W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions