MC7106 vs MC7108
The MC7108's power @ 8ω is 25W against the MC7106's 100W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 93 dB, and its power @ 4ω 40W against 160W. Both share damping factor (>200).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The McIntosh MC7106 is a versatile and powerful 6-channel solid state amplifier manufactured between 1992 and 1998. It delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms or 160 watts per channel into 4 ohms, with the ability to bridge channels for 300 watts into 8 ohms mono. It is THX certified, ensuring high fidelity and accurate reproduction of Dolby Surround movie soundtracks. The amplifier features McIntosh's patented POWER GUARD circuit to prevent clipping and distortion, and includes front panel LED power level indicators for all six channels. It supports multiple configurations, including 6x100W, 3x300W bridged, and mixed channel outputs. The MC7106 has a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz (+0, -0.25dB), total harmonic distortion of 0.005%, a damping factor of 200 at 8 ohms, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 93dB A-weighted. Input sensitivity is 1V, with an input impedance of 20,000 ohms. The unit measures approximately 17.5" W x 7.1" H x 20" D and weighs 48 lbs. It features a glass front panel with illuminated power and Power Guard LEDs, multiple input and output connectors including a THX 25-pin input, and power control jacks for integration with other McIntosh components. The MC7106 is designed for high-end home theater and multi-room audio applications, offering flexibility and McIntosh's renowned build quality and sound performance.
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The MC7108's power @ 8ω is 25W against the MC7106's 100W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 93 dB, and its power @ 4ω 40W against 160W. Both share damping factor (>200).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MC7100's power @ 4ω is 150W against the MC7106's 160W and its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 93 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (100W) and thd (0.005%).
The 3B-ST's power @ 8ω is 120W against the MC7106's 100W, its power @ 4ω 200W against 160W, its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 93 dB, and its thd 0.007% against 0.005%.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MM8077's power @ 8ω is 150W against the MC7106's 100W, its power @ 4ω 180W against 160W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 93 dB, and its damping factor >100 against >200.
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