The McIntosh MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier celebrates 70 years of McIntosh craftsmanship, blending cutting-edge design with iconic performance. This 150-watt-per-channel amplifier uses McIntosh's renowned Unity Coupled Circuit output transformers to deliver pristine audio to nearly any pair of speakers. With its bold new design featuring carbon fiber side panels and advanced tube technology, the MC2152 is a tribute to the company’s heritage, offering modern performance and classic McIntosh styling.
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DESCRIPTION
The McIntosh MC2152 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Amplifier celebrates 70 years of McIntosh craftsmanship, blending cutting-edge design with iconic performance. This 150-watt-per-channel amplifier uses McIntosh's renowned Unity Coupled Circuit output transformers to deliver pristine audio to nearly any pair of speakers. With its bold new design featuring carbon fiber side panels and advanced tube technology, the MC2152 is a tribute to the company’s heritage, offering modern performance and classic McIntosh styling.
FEATURES
150 Watts x 2 Channels: Provides powerful and dynamic audio output, delivering 150 watts per channel to drive high-performance speakers.
Unity Coupled Circuit Output Transformers: Ensures full power delivery to 2, 4, or 8 Ohm speakers with low distortion and excellent sound clarity.
Tube Configuration: Uses (8) KT88 output tubes and (4) 12AX7A, (4) 12AT7 signal tubes for balanced, high-fidelity performance with natural warmth.
Striking New Design: Features a bead-blasted black anodized aluminum chassis and matte carbon fiber side panels, with a backlit McIntosh logo and classic McIntosh knobs.
Customizable Tube Lighting: The small signal tubes come with adjustable LED lighting in three color options: Off (for natural amber glow), Green, or Blue, enhancing the amplifier’s aesthetic.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Power Output per Channel: 150W @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
Number of Channels: 2
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.5% maximum harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz (≤ 0.25% harmonic distortion at 1kHz)
S/N below rated output: 112dB
Dynamic Headroom: 1.2dB
Damping Factor: >18
Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response: +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz / +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 70,000Hz
Remote Power Control: Yes
Multi-Channel DB25 Cable: N/A
Speaker Binding Post TypePatented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts
Circuit Configuration: Unity Coupled
Circuit Design: Vacuum Tube
Mono Bridge: No
Mono Parallel: No
Output Type: Unity Coupled Output Transformer
Meters: No
Meter Light Switch: N/A
Balanced Input: 2
Front Panel: N/A
Illumination: Small Signal Tubes: Green, Blue, Natural
Chassis Style: Bead blasted black anodized aluminum with matte finish carbon fiber side panels
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 10-1/4" (26cm) (including feet) x 28" (71.1cm) (including front panel and cables)
