MC240 vs MC30
The MC30's power @ 8ω is 30W against the MC240's 40W, its power @ 4ω 30W against 40W, and its low-frequency extension 20 Hz against 16 Hz. Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The McIntosh MC240 is a stereo power amplifier that was manufactured from 1960 to 1969. It is capable of delivering 40 watts per channel in stereo mode and 80 watts in mono mode. This amplifier is notable for its flexibility, allowing it to be used as a stereo amplifier, a twin amplifier for independent sources, or as a mono amplifier. It features McIntosh's patented Unity Coupled circuit, which helps reduce distortion and provides a linear sound output. The MC240 uses 6L6GC output tubes and includes hand-wound Bifilar-wound output transformers, contributing to its excellent bass response and detailed sound quality. The amplifier supports speaker impedances of 4, 8, and 16 ohms and includes a line voltage switch for 117V or 125V operation.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
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The MC30's power @ 8ω is 30W against the MC240's 40W, its power @ 4ω 30W against 40W, and its low-frequency extension 20 Hz against 16 Hz. Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The 331's power @ 8ω is 100W against the MC240's 40W, its signal-to-noise 80 dB against 90 dB, and its power @ 4ω 200W against 40W. Both share thd (0.500%).
The MB3045's power @ 8ω is 60W against the MC240's 40W, its power @ 4ω 50W against 40W, and its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 90 dB. Both share high-frequency extension (40 kHz).
The CAD-120S MkII's power @ 8ω is 120W against the MC240's 40W, its low-frequency extension 17 Hz against 16 Hz, its signal-to-noise 80 dB against 90 dB, and its high-frequency extension 25 kHz against 40 kHz.
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