Drawing inspiration from its products from the 1950s and 1960s, the newly announced MC830 amplifier and C8 preamplifier wrap modern technologies in classic aesthetics. McIntosh says its MC830 solid-state amplifier is a mono block (1 channel) amp that utilizes a direct-coupled output design. Rated to produce 300 watts into 8 ohms or 480 watts into […]
Robert Archer · September 23, 2020
Arguably the most famous manufacturer of tube amplification products in the consumer electronics industry is McIntosh. The N.Y.-based company has just announced its latest tube amp: The MC1502 Vacuum Tube Stereo Amplifier. According to the 70-year-old audio company, its newest amplifier produces 150-watts per channel, and it was designed as a direct replacement for its […]
Robert Archer · August 10, 2020
The CEDIA Expo show floor demonstration area is bigger than ever before. Here is a look at the 19 brands showcasing their latest products and technologies in the Sound Room portion of the event.
Robert Archer · August 23, 2019
The newly announced C53 preamplifier is the first McIntosh product to employ the company’s DA2 digital audio module and is TV-friendly thanks to its HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) connection.
Robert Archer · July 30, 2019
McIntosh amps enabled Hanley Sound to innovate in the world commercial audio sound reinforcement through its amplifiers that were used to power the Woodstock sound system.
Robert Archer · July 19, 2019
The McIntosh MI254 and MI228 distribution amplifiers were specifically designed for custom installation applications that include whole-house audio.
Robert Archer · July 10, 2019
Swappable module enables the McIntosh C49 preamplifier to handle today’s and tomorrow’s digital technologies.
Lisa Montgomery · May 21, 2019
DTS Play-Fi embraces Apple with new support for AirPlay 2 and ‘Works with HomePod’ initially available for select McIntosh and Arcom products.
CE Pro Editors · May 18, 2019
The newly announced McIntosh MPC500 Power Controller employs thermally protected metal oxide varistors (TPMOVs), which it says are more robust than traditional MOV-based protection circuits.
Robert Archer · April 03, 2019
‘Planter Speakers by Madison Fielding’ rebrands as Intelligent Audio Products, offering new loudspeaker designs for outdoor tables, pedestals and lamps, including housings for Sonos speakers and amps.
Jason Knott · March 26, 2019
