McIntosh, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2024, has just announced the launch of its new MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier.
According to the Binghamton-based company, the newly introduced monoblock amp is one of the most powerful amplifiers it has ever produced. The tri-chassis MC2.1KW possesses the ability to deliver 2,000 Watts of power to offer a high-level user experience–a good follow-up to the McIntosh PS2K Power Subwoofer announced last year at CEDIA Expo 2023.
“A result of McIntosh’s 75 years as the leader of sound reproduction, the MC2.1KW is the pinnacle of audio amplification and a testament to the brand’s unwavering commitment to sonic perfection,” states Charlie Randall, president of McIntosh.
“The perfect product to commemorate McIntosh’s 75th anniversary, the MC2.1KW is the embodiment of our passion, and it invites audio enthusiasts to embark on an extraordinary journey through sound with one of our most powerful amplifiers yet.”
MC2.1KW Monoblock Amp Incorporates State-of-the-Art Technologies
McIntosh boasts the new MC2.1KW transforms the two-channel home audio reproduction experience to mark its 75th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, McIntosh points out the first 75 pairs of MC2.1KW sold in 2024 to each country McIntosh is distributed in will include special anniversary badging with “75 Years” engraved in the handles and a special medallion with the company’s 75th logo on top to establish these models as collector’s items for McIntosh enthusiasts.
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The N.Y.-based manufacturer explains the new amplifier Leverages three separate modules. The amp’s output module houses McIntosh’s bi-filar wound Autoformer, and two Power Modules that each contain a 1,000-Watt amplifier. The MC2.1KW’s engineering, the company continues delivers high levels of sound quality through the brand’s Autoformer and its ability to output full power at three separate impedances. Underscoring the capabilities of the Autoformer, McINtosh says the amp’s full 2,000 watts of power can be delivered into a speaker regardless of whether the speaker impedance is 2, 4 or 8 Ohms.
Following the MC2KW’s introduction in 2005, the next generation MC2.1KW offers many sonic upgrades. Chief among those upgrades are substantially larger filter capacitors that improve the performance of low-end frequencies, as well as significantly improving dynamic headroom. There are patented Solid Cinch speaker binding posts for 2 Ohms, 4 Ohms, and 8 Ohms, with the connectors for each impedance rating located on a separate platform on the back of the output module. Each output platform also has three sets of identical binding posts to facilitate bi- or tri-wiring the loudspeaker.
Four McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks are found on each power module, which maintain efficient heat dissipation to ensure consistent audio quality throughout users’ listening sessions. In addition, the dual sets of balanced and unbalanced inputs on the MC2.1KW provide added system flexibility, conveniently providing professional integrators with the ability to connect to more than one preamplifier and easily switch between vacuum tube and solid state signals.
Other upgrades include enhanced circuit designs with modern components and shorter signal paths; updated electrical wiring; bayonet IP68 rated interconnect cables that connect the three modules together; and direct LED front panel lighting. Exclusive McIntosh technologies and features also include Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, Quad Balanced Design and Power Control.
To further celebrate its 75th anniversary, McIntosh notes that four existing products will also be available in 2024 with optional anniversary badging: the MC1.25KW Amplifier, the C12000 Preamplifier, the MA12000 Integrated Amplifier, and the MCD12000 SACD/CD Player. The anniversary version of the C12000 will be limited to just 75 units per country.
Moving onto the aesthetics of the MC2.1KW, McIntosh explains the amp is built with a stainless steel chassis that is polished to a mirrored finish to complement its metal casework. The amplifier also includes visual elements such as black glass front panels, illuminated logos, rotary knobs, aluminum handles, and a responsive blue Watt meter complete the class McIntosh design.
The MC2.1KW will be available through authorized McIntosh dealers beginning in February 2024 for a retail price for $50,000.
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