MC7108 vs MC7106
The MC7106's power @ 8ω is 100W against the MC7108's 25W, its signal-to-noise 93 dB against 92 dB, and its power @ 4ω 160W against 40W. Both share damping factor (>200).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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AmplifiersPower AmplifiersMultichannel AmplifiersDiscontinued
About the MC7108
The McIntosh MC-7108 is a high-end 8-channel power amplifier produced between 1994 and 2000, designed for multi-zone and home theater systems. It offers flexible channel configurations, allowing operation as 8, 7, 6, 5, or 4 channels with varying power outputs. Each channel delivers 40 watts into 4 ohms, with bridged pairs capable of 100 watts. It features ultra-low distortion (0.005% THD), a wide frequency response (20Hz to 20kHz), and a damping factor of 200 at 8 ohms. The amplifier includes McIntosh's Power Guard® clipping protection, Sentry Monitor® current protection, thermal cutout, and soft start inrush protection. It has gold-plated high-current output terminals, fanless convection cooling, and a glass front panel with illuminated nomenclature. The unit weighs 40 lbs and measures 7 x 17.5 x 20 inches. It supports speaker loads from 4 to 8 ohms and has an input sensitivity of 1V with a signal-to-noise ratio of 92 dB. The MC-7108 is highly regarded for its reliability and sound quality in audiophile and home theater applications.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 25W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 40W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- >200
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 92 dB
- Output Voltage
- 1.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 20000Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444.5 × 178 × 508 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.1 kg (40 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 25W
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