McIntosh MC-122 Brochure

MC122 Power Amplifier

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McIntosh system architectures.

MC122

Power Amplifier

njoy traditional McIntosh excellence in the compact MC122 power amplifier.
Like its larger siblings, the MC122 features Power Assurance, which maxi-

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mizes clean power output and ensures many years of reliable operation. With
an invitingly modest price, the MC122 makes it easier than ever to join the
extended family of satisfied McIntosh owners.

Featured Technologies

EXCLUSIVE MCINTOSH POWER ASSURANCE SYSTEM. Power Assurance is a collection of
technologies that enhance performance and reliability and protect the amp and the loudspeakers.

Power Guard

deliver full power without causing clipping distortion. If an amplifier channel is overdriven,
Power Guard automatically reduces the input volume just enough to keep distortion below 2%
and prevent any clipping distortion. Thanks to an optical resistor, Power Guard acts literally at
the speed of light, producing absolutely no audible side effects. An amplifier with Power
Guard will actually deliver clipping-free output well above its rated power.

Sentry Monitor

of the output stage and confines it to a safe limit. Sentry Monitor does not limit power output.

Thermal Cutout. If the cooling air is blocked and the power transistors become too hot,

thermal cutouts protect against overheating until the amp cools.

Turn-On Delay. This circuit delays operation for about two seconds after turn-on in order to

avoid any pops or thumps generated as other equipment turns on.

Soft Start inrush protection. Thermistors in the power transformer act as a cushion against
inrush current, eliminating component stress during turn-on. Soft Start is one of many design
details that contribute to the remarkable longevity of McIntosh equipment.

REMOTE POWER CONTROL. This allows a McIntosh Control Center to turn the MC122
and other system components on/off.

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clipping protection. Power Guard ensures that the amplifier will always

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current protection. Sentry Monitor continually senses the voltage and current