McIntosh MP100 Owner's Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] www.mcintoshlabs.com

MP100

Phono Preamplifier

Owner’s Manual

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 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

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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

ATTENTION:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 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.

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 qualified 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 filled 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 fiche du cordon d’alimentation doit demeurer aisément accessible. Pour déconnecter complètement l’équipement du réseau d’alimentation, déconnecter la fiche 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, fire 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:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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
Operation:
How to Operate the MP100..................................	13-16

Additional Information:
Photos........................................................................	17
Specifications............................................................	18
Packing Instruction...................................................	19

Copyright 2016 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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General Information and Connector Information

General Information

Connector and Cable 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 operations. 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 Decibels 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.

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

PIN 1 PIN 3 PIN 2

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 TRIG-	Power
	ger OUT Connector to control
		Control
	other connected McIntosh Compo-	Meter
	nents. An additional connection is	Illumination
		Control Ground
	for controlling the illumination of
	the Power Output Meters on Mc-

Intosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Control (Trigger) Connectors on the MP100.

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Introduction and Performance Features

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.

•Digital Audio Outputs

The Digital Outputs encode PCM Signals from the selected Phono Input. Coaxial and Optical Outputs process 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.

• 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 accomplished by multiple extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) arranged with a special orientation.

•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

Dimensions

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

	MM LOAD (PF)								MC LOAD (OHMS)
150	200	M P 1 0 0 P H O N O P R E A M P L I F I E R						100	200
100	300	MONO		INPUT	DIGITAL OUTPUT			50	400
			MM	MC	LO	CLIP HI	STANDBY / ON
50	400							25	1K

RESET

3-9/32" 3-25/32" 8.3cm 9.6cm

Side View of the MP100

13-3/4" 34.9cm

12-7/16"

31.6cm

29/32"

Rear View of the MP100

1.8cm

1-1/2"

1-5/8"

9"

11"

4.1cm

22.8cm

3.8cm

27.9cm

2-7/16" 6.2cm

7-1/2"

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