MC206 vs MC7205
The MC7205's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the MC206's 92 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (120W), power @ 4ω (200W), and damping factor (>200).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The McIntosh MC206 is a six-channel power amplifier capable of delivering 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms with less than 0.005% total harmonic distortion. It features a peak output current of 25 amperes per channel, ensuring it can drive demanding loudspeakers effectively. The amplifier includes patented Power Guard circuits to prevent clipping and protect speakers, as well as Sentry Monitor protection circuits for long-term reliability. It has illuminated power output meters selectable for any of the six channels. The frequency response extends from 10Hz to 100kHz, with a damping factor of 200 at 8 ohms and an input sensitivity of 1 volt. The MC206 is designed for audiophile performance with a dynamic headroom of 1.6dB and a signal-to-noise ratio of 92dB (A-weighted). Dimensions are approximately 17.5" wide, 7.125" high, and 18" deep, weighing 57 pounds. It was sold from around 2001 to 2005 and is considered a high-quality multi-channel amplifier for home theater or multi-room audio systems.
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The MC7205's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the MC206's 92 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (120W), power @ 4ω (200W), and damping factor (>200).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The M6x 250.7's power @ 8ω is 250W against the MC206's 120W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 200W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 92 dB, and its thd 0.003% against 0.005%.
The MI128's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the MC206's 92 dB, its power @ 4ω 150W against 200W, and its damping factor 65 against >200. Both share power @ 8ω (120W).
The GFA-5705's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MC206's 120W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 200W, its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 92 dB, and its thd 0.008% against 0.005%.
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