MC2500 vs MC2600
The MC2600's power @ 8ω is 600W against the MC2500's 500W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 95 dB, its damping factor 40 against 30, and its thd 0.005% against 0.020%.
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This amplifier is designed to deliver 500 watts per channel into 8Ω loads in stereo mode and 1000 watts in mono mode. It features a frequency response of 10Hz to 100kHz, making it suitable for a wide range of audio applications. The MC-2500 includes McIntosh's signature autoformers, which help match the amplifier to various speaker impedances, ensuring optimal performance and protection for the speakers.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The MC2600's power @ 8ω is 600W against the MC2500's 500W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 95 dB, its damping factor 40 against 30, and its thd 0.005% against 0.020%.
The MC202's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MC2500's 500W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 95 dB, its damping factor 40 against 30, and its thd 0.005% against 0.020%.
The MC2255's power @ 8ω is 250W against the MC2500's 500W. Both share signal-to-noise (95 dB), damping factor (30), and thd (0.020%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The 14B-SST's power @ 8ω is 600W against the MC2500's 500W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 95 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.020%, and its damping factor >300 against 30.
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