McIntosh MP100 Owner's Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MP100
Phono Preamplifier
Owner’s Manual
The lightning ash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle,
ATTENTION:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RE-
FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
To prevent the risk of electric shock,
do not remove cover or back. No
user-serviceable parts inside.
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing
and ensure that no objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, are placed on the equipment.
Ne pas exposer cet appareil à des éclaboussures ou
gouttelettes d’un liquide. Aucun objet remplie de
liquide comme par exemple un vase ne doit être placé
sur l’appareil.
16. If this equipment is supplied with a power supply cord
only, the mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this
equipment from the a.c. mains remove the plug from
the a.c. receptacle.
Si l’équipement est uniquement alimenté par un cordon
d’alimentation, la che du cordon d’alimentation doit
demeurer aisément accessible. Pour déconnecter
complètement l’équipement du réseau d’alimentation,
déconnecter la che du cordon d’alimentation de la
prise murale.
17. If this equipment is supplied with AC /DC Adapter with
separate power supply cord or the AC/DC Adapter
plugging directly into an a.c. receptacle, they shall
remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this
equipment from the a.c. mains remove the AC /DC
Adapter mains power supply cord from the a.c. receptacle or remove the AC /DC Adapter when it is directly
plugged into the a.c. receptacle.
Si l’équipement est alimenté par un adaptateur AC/DC
munis d’un cordon d’alimentation ou un adaptateur
AC/DC qui est alimenté directement à la prise murale, ils doivent demeurer aisément accessibles. Pour
déconnecter complètement l’équipement du réseau
d’alimentation, déconnecter l’adaptateur AC/DC de la
prise murale ou déconnecter le cordon d’alimentation
de l’adaptateur AC/DC de la prise murale.
18. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
AVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries ou bloc de batteries
ne doivent pas etre exposees a une chaleur excessive
telle que celle du soleil, feu ou autre source de chaleur
similaire.
19. CAUTION: danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
ATTENTION: danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas
remplacée correctement. Ne remplacer que par le même
type ou un type équivalent.
20. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh MP100 Phono
Preamplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.”
The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance
that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment
from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in
this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new
McIntosh.
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance
claim or future service. The spaces below have been
provided for you to record that information:
Serial Number: _______________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________
Dealer Name: ________________________________
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands
that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer
wish additional help concerning a suspected problem,
you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh
products at:
Customer Service
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in
need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You
can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service
Department. For assistance on factory repair return
procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department
at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 6 07-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ..................................................... 2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...................... 3
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ............. 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 3
General Information .................................................. 4
Connector and Cable Information ............................. 4
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Performance Features ................................................ 5
Dimensions ................................................................ 6
Installation ................................................................. 7
Connections:
Rear Panel Connections .............................................. 8
Connecting Components ...................................... 10 -11
Front Panel:
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons .......... 12
Additional Information:
Photos ........................................................................ 17
Specifications ............................................................ 18
Packing Instruction ................................................... 19
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 6 07-723-3512
Fax: 607-724-0549
Operation:
How to Operate the MP100 .................................13-16
Copyright 2016 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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General Information and Connector Information
General Information
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MP100 Phono Preamplifier.
2. The Main AC Power going to the MP100 and any
other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied
until all the system components are connected
together. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal opera-
tions. When the MP100 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode, the
Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each component
is active and communication is occurring between
them.
3. The Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs may be
used simultaneously, connected to different Preamplifiers or component recording device.
4. The MP100 internal Analog to Digital Converter
Circuitry is designed to encode 2-channel PCM
(Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signal. The
Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs are for
PCM Digital Signals.
5. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Deci-
bels and “dB” is the abbreviation.
6. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules
or regulations. Batteries should never be
thrown away or incinerated but disposed
of in accordance with the local regulations
concerning battery disposal.
7. For additional information on the MP100
and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Output Connector on the MP100. Refer to the diagram
for connections:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output
Power Control (Trigger) Connectors
When the MP100 TRIGger IN Connector receives a
Power Control On Signal (5 to 12 volts) it will make
that signal available at the TRIGger OUT Connector to control
other connected McIntosh Components. An additional connection is
for controlling the illumination of
the Power Output Meters on McIntosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone
plug is used for connection to the Power Control (Trig-
ger) Connectors on the MP100.
PIN 1
PIN 3
PIN 2
Power
Control
Meter
Illumination
Control
Ground
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Introduction
The McIntosh Phono Preamplifier is one of the finest
Phono Preamplifiers ever created and has the ability
for connections to components with analog and digital
inputs. The MP100 reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is
“The Sound of the Music Itself.”
Performance Features
• Electromagnetic Input Switching
Digital Logic Circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches
on Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching.
• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs
The MP100 has two precision Phono Preamplifier
Circuits, one for Moving Coil Phono Cartridges and
the other for Moving Magnet Cartridges. Both phono
inputs have selectable loading. The circuits use the
latest designs providing the lowest possible noise and
distortion. The close tolerance resistors and capacitors
used in the RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry
provides an extremely flat frequency response.
Introduction and Performance Features
• Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs
The Balanced Outputs allow the connection using
long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality. The
MP100 also has unbalanced Output connections for
compatibility with a wide range of audio components.
• Power Control Connections
The Power Control (PWR CTRL) TRIGger INput
Connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the
MP100 when connected to a McIntosh Component
with Power Control TRIGger OUT. The MP100
TRIGger OUT Connection provides Turn-On/Off
operation when connected with other McIntosh Audio
Components.
• Special Power Supply
The Multi Regulated Power Supply ensures stable
noise free operation even though the power line varies.
• LED Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom-
plished by multiple extra long life Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs) arranged with a special orientation.
• Digital Audio Outputs
The Digital Outputs encode PCM Signals from the selected Phono Input. Coaxial and Optical Outputs pro-
cess Digital Signals at 96kHz with 24-Bit resolution.
The Digital Outputs have two different output levels
settings and the Digital Circuitry can be switched Off
providing a true analog only signal processing.
• USB Digital Audio Output
The USB Digital Output provides Digital Signals at
96kHz with 24-Bit resolution from the selected Phono
Input.
• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis
Finish
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel
and the Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Finish ensuring the pristine beauty of the MP100 will be
retained for many years.
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Dimensions
7-1/2"
The following dimensions can assist in determining
the best location for your MP100. There is additional
information on the next page pertaining to installing
the MP100 into cabinets.
Front View of the MP100
11-
1/2"
29.2cm
150 200
100
50
M P 1 0 0 P H O N O P R E A M P L I F I E R
300
400
INPUT
MONO
MM MC
DIGITAL OUTPUT
LO
CLIP
STANDBY / ON
HI
RESET
Dimensions
MC LOAD (OHMS)MM LOAD (PF)
100
50
25
200
400
1K
3-9/32"
8.3cm
3-25/32"
9.6cm
Side View of the MP100
13-3/4"
34.9cm
12-7/16"
31.6cm
29/32
"
Rear View of the MP100
11"
1.8cm
1-5/8"
4.1cm
9"
22.8cm
1-1/2"
3.8cm
27.9cm
2-7/16"
6.2cm
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