MC2155 vs MC202
The MC202's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MC2155's 150W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 95 dB, its damping factor 40 against 30, and its thd 0.005% against 0.020%.
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The McIntosh MC2155 Stereo Power Amplifier was manufactured from 1981 to 1987 and is highly regarded for its robust power output and sonic clarity. It delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms in stereo mode and 300 watts into 8 ohms in mono mode. It features a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz with a total harmonic distortion of only 0.02%, ensuring clean and accurate sound reproduction. The amplifier includes illuminated power meters, gain controls, a headphone jack, and a system test digital readout. It supports speaker loads from 1 to 8 ohms in stereo and 0.5 to 16 ohms in mono, with a damping factor of 30 or greater. The MC2155 also incorporates McIntosh's Power Guard and Sentry Monitor protection circuits and uses autoformers for output impedance matching. Its chassis measures approximately 5-7/16 inches high, 16 inches wide, and 14-1/2 inches deep, weighing about 65 pounds. The amplifier is housed in a glass front panel with teal and gold illumination, typical of McIntosh's iconic design aesthetic.
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