MC901 vs MC2301
The MC2301's power @ 8ω is 300W against the MC901's 600W, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 112 dB, its power @ 4ω 300W against 600W, and its damping factor 15 against 40.
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About the MC901
The McIntosh MC901 is a unique monoblock amplifier designed for bi-amping loudspeakers, integrating a 300 Watt vacuum tube amplifier for midrange and tweeter drivers with a 600 Watt solid-state amplifier for woofers on a single chassis. It employs Hybrid Drive technology, Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer in the tube section, and Autoformer technology in the solid-state section, delivering full power into 2, 4, or 8 Ohm loads. Features include separate power supplies for each section, internal adjustable crossover, Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor (SGS) for tube protection, Sentry Monitor, and DualView power meters. The vacuum tube section uses eight KT88 output tubes, four 12AT7, and two 12AX7A signal tubes. Crafted with a black glass front panel, polished stainless steel chassis, and direct LED illumination.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 600W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 600W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- 40
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.080%
- SNR
- 112 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- balanced, unbalanced
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444.5 × 337 × 749 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 61.2 kg (135 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 600W
Frequency: 20-20000 Hz
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