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McIntosh MC601

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User ratings:
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49 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
McIntosh MC611 Review Preview 3223 words that hope to deliver an entertaining, and informative, story. Review By Steven R. Rochlin of Enjoy the Music.com's Superior Audio Audiophile Music and Equipment Review MagazineRead more
McIntosh announced the debut of a new MC601 amplifier sporting Thermal Track output transistors that allow for cooler, more efficient operation, and 600 watts per channel.Read more
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Pros

  • smooth
  • detailed
  • and liquid

Cons

  • short of hyper-expensive competitors
  • it is very inconvenient to move around the house
  • driving Tidal Audio Sunray loudspeakers

Key specs

  • Performance/stage
  • 10, 100000 Hz
  • 124 dB
  • 0.005 %
  • 600 W
  • Wired
  • Binding post

McIntosh MC601 - Pros & Cons

McIntosh MC601

Pros

  • smooth
  • detailed
  • and liquid
  • quicker pace is now undeniable throughout the entire midrange as well
  • balanced and unbalanced inputs
  • the MC611 is quite easy to use
  • wonderful
  • backlit LED meters is perfect
  • equips their top end models with handles
  • excellent quality and of course gold plated
  • MC611 is well equipped and earns an 8 out of 10 for features

Cons

  • short of hyper-expensive competitors
  • it is very inconvenient to move around the house
  • driving Tidal Audio Sunray loudspeakers
  • surprisingly little information available online regarding circuit specifications
  • Price will not be a factor
  • omission of locking tabs on the XLR ports is utterly baffling
  • the paneling surrounding it could be a little thicker
  • some of the newer ones are no longer bridgeable
  • mono blocks for your system

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McIntosh MC601 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels1.0
PurposePerformance/stage
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Technical details
Frequency range10 - 100000
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)124.0 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.01 %
Peak power per channel600.0 W
Damping factor40
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Dimensions
Width17.5 in
Depth22.0 in
Height9.44 in
Weight92.99 lb
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Speakers connectivity typeBinding post
XLR out1
XLR inyes
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Design
Colour of productAluminium,Black
Volume controlRotary
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Features
Handheld remote controlyes

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