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McIntosh MC275

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35 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Still built in upstate New York, McIntosh is one of the most famous and respected audiophile brands in the US. The MC275 tube amp is a redux of one of their original models from back in 1961.Read more
McIntosh MC275 Amplifiers user reviews : 4.3 out of 5 - 22 reviews - audioreview.comRead more
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Pros

  • cleanliness
  • low noise
  • and bandwidth of the

Cons

  • it s not the real world
  • Sound stage depth is a bit exaggerated
  • Too many to name

Key specs

  • Performance/stage
  • 10, 70000 Hz
  • 100 dB
  • 0.50 %
  • 75 W
  • Wired
  • Binding post

McIntosh MC275 - Pros & Cons

McIntosh MC275

Pros

  • cleanliness
  • low noise
  • and bandwidth of the
  • immense driving energy in a lively and highly rhythmic manner
  • the smooth and clear sound of this amp is great
  • then ultra high detail is better
  • The sound is accurate and detailed
  • Very good with balanced interconnects to my Audio Research
  • superb sound quality - smooth
  • richly textured
  • natural and evenly balanced

Cons

  • it s not the real world
  • Sound stage depth is a bit exaggerated
  • Too many to name
  • horns or electrostatics or planar-style drivers
  • not enough to ever sound grainy or harsh
  • sounds a bit sketchy in today s world
  • the lights go away leaving the standard thermionic glow
  • sounded like in my system
  • for inefficient or hard-to-drive loudspeakers

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McIntosh MC275 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.0
PurposePerformance/stage
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Technical details
Frequency range10 - 70000
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)100.0 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.5 %
Peak power per channel75.0 W
RMS power output per channel (2 Ohm)150.0 W
RMS power output per channel (4 Ohm)150.0 W
RMS power output per channel (8 Ohm)150.0 W
Damping factor20
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Dimensions
Width16.5 in
Depth12.0 in
Height8.25 in
Weight67.24 lb
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Speakers connectivity typeBinding post
Audio (L/R) out6
Audio (L/R) in2
XLR inyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Power
Maximum current3.6 A

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