MC3500 vs MC901
The MC901's power @ 8ω is 600W against the MC3500's 350W, its power @ 4ω 600W against 350W, and its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 70 kHz. Both share low-frequency extension (20 Hz).
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About the MC3500
The McIntosh MC3500 Vacuum Tube Amplifier Mk II is a modern recreation of the iconic 1968-1971 original MC3500, which exclusively powered the Woodstock '69 sound system and many other influential music events. Announced in 2021, this conservatively rated 350 Watt monoblock incorporates McIntosh's advancements in vacuum tube design while staying faithful to the original, including the Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer. It features eight rugged EL509S high-power output tubes (similar to the original's 6LQ6 sweep tubes), a fully balanced driver section with three 12AX7A and one 12AT7 tubes, Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor for tube protection, Sentry Monitor for output current safety, balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs, and a centered DualView power output meter showing watts/dB on top and warmup time on bottom. All tubes are shielded behind transformers by a 12-gauge stainless steel wire cage. It delivers full power into 2, 4, or 8 ohm loads with exceptional low distortion and is ideal for high-end 2-channel systems using a pair of monoblocks.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 350W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 350W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Damping Factor
- 25
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.300%
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Balanced (XLR), Unbalanced (RCA)
Key Specifications
Power: 350W
Frequency: 20-70000 Hz
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