McIntosh MC462 Power Amplifier

The new generation MC462 stereo amplifier has received numerous updates compared to the previous model. The most prominent is that filter capacity has been increased by nearly 50%, which has resulted in a remarkable 66% increase in dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 3.0dB. This allows the MC462 to easily handle drastic swings in dynamics and effortlessly reproduce your favorite music with virtually no distortion. Bass performance is also improved as a result of the filter capacity increase. McIntosh's eco-friendly power management system, which will turn the amplifier off after a set amount of time when no input signal has been detected, has been added. Internal wiring and select circuit components have also been upgraded.

Technical Specifications:

• Power Output per Channel: 450 Watts @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
• Number of Channels: 2
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
• S/N below rated output: 122dB
• Dynamic Headroom: 3.0dB
• Damping Factor: >40 Wideband
• Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Frequency Response: +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz / +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
• Remote Power Control: Yes
• Multi-Channel DB25 Cable: N/A
• Circuit Configuration: Quad Balanced
• Circuit Design: Solid State
• Mono Bridge: No
• Mono Parallel: No
• Output Type: Autoformer™
• Meters: Yes
• Meter Light Switch: Yes
• Balanced Input: 2
• Front Panel: Glass with handles
• Illumination: Direct LED
• Chassis Style: Polished stainless steel & black painted steel
• Speaker Binding Post Type: Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts
• Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 9-7/16" (23.97cm) (including feet) x 22-1/2" (57.2cm) (including front panel, handles and cables)
• Unit Weight: 115 lbs (52.3 kg)
• Shipping Weight: 148 lbs (67.3 kg)

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UK Orders

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International Orders

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