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About the MC462
The McIntosh MC462 is a high-performance stereo power amplifier designed to deliver 450 watts per channel into 2, 4, or 8 ohm loads. It features McIntosh's exclusive Quad Balanced design for ultra-low distortion and noise, and patented Power Guard® technology to prevent clipping and protect speakers. The amplifier includes Sentry Monitor™ protection and McIntosh Autoformer™ output transformers to ensure full power delivery regardless of speaker impedance. It has a polished stainless steel chassis with a black glass front panel and iconic blue power meters. The MC462 offers balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs, and patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts for secure connections. It incorporates an eco-friendly power management system that powers down the amplifier after inactivity. The amplifier has a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz (+0, -0.25dB), total harmonic distortion of 0.005%, signal-to-noise ratio of 122dB (balanced), and dynamic headroom of 3.0dB. It weighs approximately 112 lbs and measures 17.5" x 9.44" x 22" (including feet and connectors).
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 450W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 450W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- 40
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 122 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- Balanced, Unbalanced
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced, Unbalanced
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444.5 × 239.5 × 558.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 50.8 kg (112 lbs)
Key Specifications
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