McIntosh MC-2000 Brochure
MC2000 Tube Power Amplifier
New Millennium Edition
• Limited Production •
Designed by Sidney A. Corderman
he MC2000 New Millennium Edition Tube Power Amplifier
is the crowning achievement of legendary McIntosh designer
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Sidney Corderman. Responsible for some of the world’s greatest
tube amplifiers, Mr. Corderman has saved his best for last.
Equal parts new and venerable technology, the MC2000 com-
memorates the 50
th
anniversary of McIntosh Laboratory. Behind
its stunning facade, rich materials, and meticulous engineering
is a powerful dual monoblock amplifier that delivers 130 watts
per channel with extremely low distortion.
Every detail – the ceramic tube sockets with air-pipe cooling,
the polyester capacitors, the “kid gloves” that protect the handrubbed gold finish – contributes to an ownership experience not
likely to be surpassed.
A small plaque on the amplifier pays tribute to Mr. Corderman.
After registering, owners receive a certificate of authenticity that
indicates their model’s production number and the total number
of models produced.
The 21st century promises fundamental changes in technology
and manufacturing. But as the MC2000 so emphatically states,
McIntosh products will forever be distinguished by a completeness
of design, implementation, and craftsmanship rivaled by no others.
The styling of the MC2000 complements the look of
current McIntosh components. The front window
showcases the warm glow of the tubes.
The MC2000 includes a removable cage that
protects the tubes as well as curious fingers.
The amp is shipped with the cover off.
The supplied tubes are the same ones used to test
the MC2000 prior to packing. They are placed in a
specially designed case for transport.
Sidney A. Corderman
A Brief History
Frank McIntosh, Gordon Gow,
and Maurice Painchaud formed
the original McIntosh Engineering
Laboratory. Their goal: produce
the first High Fidelity audio
power amplifier – one that would
reproduce the entire audio range
(20Hz-20kHz) with low distortion.
The McIntosh 50W1 made its
debut in 1949. It would take
competitors nearly 20 years to
match its performance.
In 1951 the brilliant MIT engineer Sidney Corderman joined
the company as Chief Engineer.
He was directly involved with the
design of all McIntosh products
until his retirement in 1993.
Mr. Corderman was coaxed out
of retirement in 1997 and began
designing what would become
his finest achievement: The
MC2000 Tube Power Amplifier.
A Corderman classic, the original MC275 of 1962
enjoyed a remarkable 12-year run. It was reissued
as a commemorative edition in 1990 (pictured).
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