MC312 vs MC611
The MC611's power @ 8ω is 750W against the MC312's 300W and its power @ 4ω 800W against 300W. Both share damping factor (40) and thd (0.005%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The McIntosh MC312 is a powerful 2-channel solid state amplifier that delivers 300 watts per channel into 2, 4, or 8 ohm loads, ensuring exceptional audio performance for any home sound system. With a remarkable 27% increase in dynamic headroom over its predecessor, this amplifier is designed to provide clearer, richer audio profiles without distortion. Utilizing McIntosh's patented Autoformers™, the MC312 guarantees uniform power distribution, enhancing the overall listening experience. Built with a polished stainless steel and black painted steel chassis, its aesthetic appeal matches its superior audio capabilities. The amplifier features a frequency response of +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20kHz, ensuring a broad and consistent sound profile for diverse audio content.
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The MC611's power @ 8ω is 750W against the MC312's 300W and its power @ 4ω 800W against 300W. Both share damping factor (40) and thd (0.005%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The RA2400's power @ 8ω is 400W against the MC312's 300W, its power @ 4ω 600W against 300W, its thd 0.050% against 0.005%, and its damping factor >200 against 40.
The 1060's power @ 4ω is 800W against the MC312's 300W, its thd 0.001% against 0.005%, and its class AB against Solid_state. Both share power @ 8ω (300W).
The KSA 200S's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MC312's 300W, its power @ 4ω 400W against 300W, its damping factor 80 against 40, and its thd 0.100% against 0.005%.
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