{"product_id":"mcintosh-mc312-2-channel-power-amplifier","title":"McIntosh MC312 2-Channel Power Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMcIntosh MC312 2-Channel Power Amplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003e300 Wpc stereo power amplifier with Autoformers, 2.3 dB of dynamic headroom, and McIntosh protection circuitry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe McIntosh MC312 is a solid-state stereo power amplifier delivering 300 Wpc into 2-, 4-, or 8-ohm loudspeaker loads. McIntosh Autoformer technology makes the amplifier’s full rated output available at each of those impedances, allowing the MC312 to provide consistent power delivery across a wide range of loudspeaker designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with McIntosh’s preceding 300 W stereo amplifier, the MC312 doubles filter capacity, increasing dynamic headroom from 1.8 dB to 2.3 dB. The additional energy storage helps the amplifier handle wide dynamic swings while also benefiting bass performance and reducing the likelihood of distortion during demanding musical passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe output stage uses a push-pull complementary solid-state circuit, while McIntosh Power Guard continuously monitors the relationship between input and output signals to help prevent clipping. Sentry Monitor provides fuse-less short-circuit protection, disengaging the output stage if current exceeds safe operating limits and automatically restoring operation when conditions return to normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalanced and unbalanced pass-through outputs allow the incoming signal to be routed to another amplifier for bi-amping or tri-amping, a powered subwoofer, or a secondary system. Monogrammed Heatsinks assist thermal management, while the polished stainless-steel chassis, black glass front panel, direct LED illumination, and dual blue watt meters give the MC312 its familiar McIntosh appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003e300 Wpc Into 2, 4, or 8 Ohms\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcIntosh Autoformers allow each channel to deliver its full rated 300 W into 2-, 4-, or 8-ohm loudspeaker loads rather than limiting maximum output to a single nominal impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIncreased Filter Capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble the filter capacity of the preceding 300 W McIntosh stereo amplifier increases dynamic headroom to 2.3 dB, providing additional energy storage for musical peaks while also benefiting low-frequency performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePower Guard\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower Guard continuously compares the amplifier’s input and output signals and adjusts the input when necessary to prevent clipping that could otherwise produce harsh distortion or damage loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSentry Monitor\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSentry Monitor provides fuse-less short-circuit protection for the output stage, disengaging it before current exceeds safe operating limits and automatically restoring operation when conditions return to normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMonogrammed Heatsinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks are coupled to the amplifier’s high-current output transistors to provide efficient thermal management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFlexible System Connections\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalanced and unbalanced pass-through outputs can feed another amplifier for bi-amping or tri-amping, a powered subwoofer, or a secondary audio system without requiring an additional output from the preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSolid Cinch Speaker Binding Posts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcIntosh Solid Cinch speaker binding posts provide secure speaker-cable connections and are gold-plated to resist corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePower Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcIntosh Power Control allows compatible components to receive coordinated power-on and power-off commands as part of a complete McIntosh system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcIntosh MC312 2-Channel Power Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid-state stereo power amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannels:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Output:\u003c\/b\u003e 300 Wpc into 2, 4, or 8 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRated Power Band:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz–20 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz–20 kHz, +0\/–0.25 dB; 10 Hz–100 kHz \u003cb\u003e(+0\/–3 dB)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.005% maximum, 250 mW to rated power, 20 Hz–20 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntermodulation Distortion:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.005% maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 120 dB balanced; 118 dB unbalanced, below rated output\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Headroom:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.3 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamping Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e Greater than 40, wideband\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Sensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.4 V balanced; 1.7 V unbalanced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e 22 kΩ balanced; 22 kΩ unbalanced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVoltage Gain:\u003c\/b\u003e 29 dB into 8 ohms; 26 dB into 4 ohms; 23 dB into 2 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircuit Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-pull complementary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Autoformer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalanced Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbalanced Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalanced Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbalanced Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote Power Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Meters:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeter Light Switch:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeaker Connections:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid Cinch speaker binding posts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFront Panel:\u003c\/b\u003e Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllumination:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct LED\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChassis:\u003c\/b\u003e Polished stainless steel and black painted steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandby Power Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e Less than 0.5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (H × W × D):\u003c\/b\u003e 9-7\/16\" × 17-1\/2\" × 22\" (23.97 × 44.45 × 55.88 cm), including feet, front panel, handles, and cables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 105 lb. 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