McIntosh Stereo Amplifier MC602 User Manual

Owner’s  
Manual  
MC602 Power Amplifier  
MC602  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549  
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Thank You  
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider  
than the other. A grounding type plug has two  
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong are provided for your  
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
Your decision to own this McIntosh MC602 Power Ampli-  
fier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music  
listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedica-  
tion to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many  
years of musical enjoyment from this unit.  
Please take a short time to read the information in this  
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all  
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.  
18. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or inte-  
gral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk  
of fire or electric shock.  
19. To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC  
Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the  
AC receptacle.  
Please Take A Moment  
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh dealer  
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or  
future service. The spaces below have been provided for  
you to record that information:  
Care of Equipment:  
Serial Number:  
Purchase Date:  
Dealer Name:  
20. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
21. Do not permit objects or liquids of any kind to be  
pushed, spilled and/or fall into the equipment through  
enclosure openings.  
22. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet  
when left unused for a long period of time.  
Technical Assistance  
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh  
product, contact your McIntosh dealer who is familiar with  
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may  
be part of your system. If you or your dealer wish addi-  
tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re-  
ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:  
Repair of Equipment:  
23. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-  
vicing is required when the equipment has been dam-  
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
24. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the  
operating instructions. All other service should be re-  
ferred to qualified service personnel.  
25. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-  
vice technician has used replacement parts specified by  
McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi-  
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
26. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-  
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks  
to determine that the product is in proper operating  
condition.  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-1545  
Fax: 607-723-3636  
Customer Service  
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of  
repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return  
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as-  
sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the  
McIntosh Service Department at:  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-3515  
Fax: 607-723-1917  
Copyright 2000 ã by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-  
dards of excellence in the MC602 Power Amplifier. Two  
600 watt high current output channels will drive any high  
quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate performance.  
The MC602 reproduction is sonically transparent and abso-  
lutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the  
Music Itself.”  
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2  
Thank You and Please Take a Moment............................. 3  
Technical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 3  
Table of Contents and General Notes ............................... 4  
Introduction ...................................................................... 4  
Performance Features ....................................................... 4  
Dimensions ....................................................................... 5  
Installation ........................................................................ 6  
Rear Panel Connections and Switch ................................. 7  
How to Connect ................................................................ 8  
Front Panel Displays and Controls ................................. 10  
How to Operate............................................................... 11  
Technical Description ..................................................... 12  
Notes ............................................................................... 16  
Specifications ................................................................. 18  
Packing Instruction ......................................................... 19  
Performance Features  
· Power Output  
The MC602 consists of two separate power amplifier chan-  
nels, each capable of 600 watts into 2, 4 or 8 ohm speakers  
with less than 0.005% distortion.  
· Full Balanced Circuity  
The MC602 is fully balanced from inputs to outputs. Each  
channel consists of two matched power amplifiers operat-  
ing in push-pull with their outputs combined in a McIntosh  
Autoformer. The double balanced configuration cancels  
virtually all distortion.  
General Notes  
Caution: The MC602 Amplifier weight is 155 pounds  
(70.31 kilograms). It requires two or more persons  
to safely handle when moving the amplifier.  
1. The following Connecting Cable is available from the  
McIntosh Parts Department:  
· Power Guard  
Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202  
Six foot, 2 conductor shielded, with two 1/8 inch stereo  
mini phone plugs.  
Both channels include the patented McIntosh Power Guard  
circuit that prevents the amplifier from being overdriven  
into clipping, with its harsh distorted sound that can also  
damage your valuable loudspeakers.  
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owners  
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MC602.  
3. The MC602 mutes the speaker outputs for approximately two  
seconds when first turned on.  
4. It is very important that loudspeaker cables of adequate size  
be used, so that there will be no power loss. The size is  
specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG, (American Wire Gauge).  
The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the wire size:  
If your loudspeaker cables are 50 feet (38.1m) or less,  
use at least 14 Gauge.  
· Sentry Monitor and Thermal Protection  
McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protection  
circuits ensure the MC602 will have a long and trouble free  
operating life. Built-in Thermal Protection Circuits guard  
against overheating.  
If your loudspeaker cables are 100 feet (76.2m) or less,  
use at least 12 Gauge.  
5. Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input connectors on  
the MC602: PIN 1: Shield or ground  
· Patented Autoformers  
McIntosh designed and manufactured Output Autoformers  
provide an ideal match between the amplifier output stages  
and speaker loads of 2, 4 and 8 ohms. The Autoformers  
also provide perfect DC protection for your valuable loud-  
speakers.  
PIN 2: + input  
PIN 3: - input  
6. In the event that the MC602 over heats, due to improper  
ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the protection  
circuits will activate. The Front Panel Power Guard LEDs  
will continuously indicate ON and the audio will be muted.  
When the MC602 has returned to a safe operating  
temperature, normal operation will resume.  
7. The MC602 incorporates the very latest in Fully Double  
· Illuminated Power Meters  
The Illuminated Power Output Watt Meters on the MC602  
are peak responding, and indicate the true power output of  
the amplifier. The Peak Watt Hold Mode allows the meters  
to temporarily stay at the highest power output and then  
slowly decay.  
Balanced Circuitry. As a result, the Loudspeaker  
Negative  
Connections are above chassis ground and are not common  
between channels. Do not combine any connections together  
or ground them.  
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Introduction, Performance Features and Dimensions  
The following dimensions can assist in determining the  
best location for your MC602. There is additional informa-  
tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MC602  
into cabinets.  
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Installation  
Installation  
Caution: The MC602 Amplifier weight is 155 pounds  
Allow 2 inches (5.08 cm) in front of the mounting panel for  
handle clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in  
the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the  
drawing.  
(70.31 kilograms). It requires two or more persons  
to safely handle when moving the amplifier.  
The MC602 can be placed upright on a table or shelf,  
standing on its four feet. The  
four feet may be removed  
from the bottom of the  
MC602 when it is custom in-  
stalled as outlined below. The  
four feet together with the  
mounting screws should be  
retained for possible future  
use if the MC602 is removed  
from the custom installation  
and used free standing. It also  
can be custom installed in a  
piece of furniture or cabinet of  
your choice. The required  
panel cutout, ventilation cut-  
out and unit dimensions are  
shown.  
Always provide adequate  
ventilation for your MC602.  
Cool operation ensures the  
longest possible operating life  
for any electronic instrument.  
Do not install the MC602 di-  
rectly above a heat generating  
component such as a high  
powered amplifier. If all the  
components are installed in a  
single cabinet, a quiet running  
ventilation fan can be a defi-  
nite asset in maintaining all  
the system components at the  
coolest possible operating  
temperature.  
A custom cabinet installa-  
tion should provide the fol-  
lowing minimum spacing di-  
mensions for cool operation.  
Allow at least 6 inches (15.24  
cm) above the top, 2 inches  
(3.81cm) below the bottom  
and 1 inch (2.54 cm) on each  
side of the amplifier, so that  
airflow is not obstructed. Al-  
low 22 inches (55.88 cm)  
depth behind the front panel.  
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MC602 Rear Panel Connections and Switch  
BALANCED INPUTS for audio  
cables from a preamplifier or  
control center audio outputs  
POWER CONTROL IN receives turn on/off  
signals from a McIntosh component and the  
POWER CONTROL OUT sends a turn On/  
Off signal to the next McIntosh component  
UNBALANCED INPUTS  
for audio cables from a  
preamplifier or control cen-  
ter audio output  
INPUT MODE  
switch selects  
balanced or  
unbalanced  
inputs  
CIRCUIT BREAKER  
Press to reset if the am-  
plifier will not power  
up  
Connect the MC602  
power cord to a live  
AC outlet. Refer to  
information on the  
back panel to deter-  
mine the correct  
voltage  
RIGHT OUTPUT  
Connections for 8  
ohm loudspeakers  
LEFT OUTPUT  
Connections for 8  
ohm loudspeakers  
RIGHT OUTPUT  
Connections for 4  
ohm loudspeakers  
LEFT OUTPUT  
Connections for 4  
ohm loudspeakers  
RIGHT OUTPUT  
Connections for 2  
ohm loudspeakers  
LEFT OUTPUT  
Connections for 2  
ohm loudspeakers  
Caution: The Loudspeaker  
Negative Connections are above  
chassis ground and are not common between channels.  
Do not combine any connections together or ground them.  
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How to Connect the MC602  
Banana plug connection:  
Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be  
connected to the Rear Panel of the MC602  
Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections  
have been made and the supplied protective  
Terminal Connections Cover has been installed.  
Failure to observe this could result in Electric  
Shock.  
Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the  
terminal. Tighten the top portion of the terminal post  
and the set screw to secure the banana plug in place.  
Note: The use of Banana Plugs is for use in the United  
States and Canada only.  
4. Connect the loudspeaker hookup cables to the output  
terminals that match the impedance of your loudspeak-  
ers, being careful to observe the correct polarities. Out-  
put impedance connections of 2 ohms, 4 ohms and 8  
ohms are provided. If the impedance of your loud-  
speakers is in-between the available connections, use  
the nearest lower impedance connection.  
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live  
and present a risk of electric shock. For  
1. For Remote Power Control, connect a power control  
cable from the Control Center or Preamplifier Power  
Control Out to the MC602 Power Control In.  
2. Connect cables from the Balanced Outputs of a McIn-  
tosh Preamplifier or Control Center to the MC602 Bal-  
anced Inputs.  
Note: An optional hookup is to use unbalanced cables.  
3. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to  
the MC602 Power Amplifier by choosing one of the  
methods below:  
additional instruction on making  
Loudspeaker Connections contact your  
Bare wire cable ends:  
McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical  
Support.  
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable  
ends, refer to figures 1,  
2 & 3. If the cable is  
stranded, carefully twist  
the strands together as  
5. Attach the supplied Terminal Connections Cover with  
the four Philip Head Mounting Screws (10-32 x 1/2  
inch) to the Rear Panel of the MC602 Amplifier. Refer  
to figure 7.  
Note: There are six openings on the bottom edge of the  
cover to allow for the Loudspeakers Cable to exit  
the MC602. The Rear Chassis Handle (“U”  
shaped) has tapped screw openings on both sides  
for securing the cover to the MC602.  
tightly as possible.  
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with  
solder to keep the strands together, or attach spade  
lug and/or banana connector.  
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:  
Insert the spade lug  
6. Connect the MC602 power cord to an active AC outlet.  
connector or pre-  
pared section of the  
cable end into the  
terminal side access  
hole, and tighten the termi-  
nal cap until the cable is  
firmly clamped into the ter-  
minal so the wires cannot  
Terminal  
slip out. Refer to figures 4, 5  
& 6.  
Connections  
Cover  
Rear  
Chassis  
Handle  
Cover  
Cover  
Mounting  
Screw  
Mounting  
Screw  
Locations  
Locations  
Cable Openings  
Figure 7  
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How to Connect the MC602  
McIntosh C200C Controller  
McIntosh C200P Preamplifier  
To AC Outlet  
Right  
Left  
Loudspeaker  
4 ohm  
Loudspeaker  
4 ohm  
Caution: The Loudspeaker  
Negative Connections are above chassis ground and are not  
common between channels. Do not combine any connections together or ground them.  
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MC602 Front Panel Displays and Controls  
METER indicates the Left Channel  
Power Output of the amplifier  
METER indicates the Right Channel  
Power Output of the amplifier  
POWER GUARD LEDs  
light when the amplifier  
channel POWER GUARD  
circuit activates  
Remote On Indicator lights  
when the amplifier is in  
the Remote Turn-On Mode  
METER Switch selects  
the display modes of the  
power output meters  
POWER Switch Turns  
AC power On/Off, or  
On/Remote  
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How to Operate the MC602  
How to Operate the MC602  
Note: The MC602 Power Output Meters  
indicate the actual wattage delivered to  
the loudspeakers by responding to the  
combination of current and voltage  
output.  
Power On  
To have the MC602 automatically turn On or Off when a  
control center turns on or off, rotate the power switch to the  
remote position. For manual operation, rotate the power  
switch to the On or Off position  
as desired. Refer to figure 8.  
Note: There must be a power  
Input Mode Switch  
The Input Mode Switch, which is located on the Rear  
Panel of the MC602, allows you  
to select either the Balanced or  
Unbalanced Inputs. Refer to fig-  
ure 11.  
control connection  
between the MC602 and  
the McIntosh Control  
Center, in order for the  
remote power turn-on to  
function.  
Figure 8  
Meter Selection  
Rotate the meter mode switch to select the meter operation  
mode you desire. Refer to figures 9 and 10.  
Lights Off - Meter lights are  
turned off and the  
meters will con-  
Figure 11  
tinue to indicate  
the power output.  
Watts- The meters re-  
spond to all the  
musical informa-  
tion being pro-  
duced by the am-  
plifier. They indi-  
Figure 9  
cate to an accuracy of at least 95% of the  
power output with only a single cycle of a  
2000Hz tone burst.  
Hold - The meter pointer is locked to the highest  
power peak in a sequence of peaks. It is elec-  
tronically held to this power level until a  
higher  
power  
peak  
passes  
through  
the ampli-  
Figure 10  
fier. The  
meter pointer will then rise to the newer  
higher indication. If no further power peaks  
are reached, the meter pointer will very  
slowly return to its rest position or lower  
power level. The decay rate is approximately  
6dB per minute.  
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Technical Description  
McIntosh Laboratory, the company who introduced the  
world’s first amplifier that could be called “High Fidelity”,  
has done it again. The McIntosh engineering staff has cre-  
tured. The distortion limits for the MC602 are no more  
than 0.005% at rated power output for all frequencies from  
20Hz to 20,000Hz. Typical performance at mid frequencies  
ated a power amplifier without compromise, using the most is less than 0.002%. The true distortion readings on the  
advanced McIntosh circuit design concepts.  
MC602 are so low, it takes special measuring techniques to  
make accurate readings. The MC602 can deliver the best  
possible performance from any type of high quality loud-  
speaker system.  
A continuous average power output rating of 600 watts  
and with an output current of greater than 150 amperes per  
channel, makes this not only the most advanced, but also  
the most powerful amplifier McIntosh has ever manufac-  
Creating an amplifier with this level of performance did  
Inside of the MC602  
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Technical Description  
not come easily. Many months of design, testing and mea-  
suring were required. Extensive controlled listening tests,  
the ultimate form of measuring, were made before the final  
design was accepted.  
tion must be as linear as possible prior to the use of nega-  
tive feedback. McIntosh engineers know how to properly  
design negative feedback circuits so they contribute to the  
extremely low distortion performance expected from a  
McIntosh amplifier. The typical McIntosh owner would  
never accept the approximately 100 times higher distortion  
of many non-feedback designs.  
Design Philosophy  
The design philosophy incorporated in the MC602 in-  
volved several different techniques, all based on sound sci-  
entific logic. Every stage of voltage or current amplifica-  
Double Balanced Push-Pull design is used from input to  
output. Each half of the amplifier contains complimentary  
Block Diagram  
of both  
Amplifer Channels  
Figure 12  
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balanced circuitry. The resulting double balanced configu-  
ration cancels even order distortion. Refer to figure 12 on  
page 13.  
sponse exceeds that of the output circuit itself, and extends  
well beyond the audible range. Its distortion level is so low  
it is virtually impossible to measure.  
All transistors are selected to have nearly constant cur-  
rent gain over the entire current range they must cover.  
Output transistors in particular, have matched uniform cur-  
rent gain, high current bandwidth product and large active  
region safe operating area. An automatic tracking bias sys-  
tem completely eliminates any trace of crossover distor-  
tion. Precision metal film resistors and low dielectric ab-  
sorption film capacitors are used in all critical circuit loca-  
tions.  
The output signals of the two balanced circuits are  
coupled together in the unique McIntosh MC602 Output  
Autoformer. It provides low distortion power transfer at  
frequencies from below 20Hz to well beyond 20,000Hz  
with optimum impedance points of two ohms, four ohms  
and eight ohms. The unequaled expertise of McIntosh in  
the design and manufacturing of autoformers is legendary  
in the high fidelity industry.  
In the rare event of a power amplifier output circuit fail-  
ure, the McIntosh Autoformer provides absolute protection  
from possible damage to your valuable loudspeakers. The  
unequaled expertise of McIntosh in the design and manu-  
facturing of Autoformers is legendary in the high fidelity  
industry. McIntosh engineers know how to do it right.  
Protection Circuits  
The MC602 incorporates it’s version of the McIntosh Sen-  
try Monitor output transistor protection circuit. Refer to  
Figure 14. There is absolutely no compromise in sonic per-  
formance with this circuit, and it ensures safe operation of  
the amplifier under even the most extreme operating condi-  
The high efficiency circuit design of the MC602 con-  
tributes to low operating temperatures. More than 290  
square inches of heat sink area keep the MC602 operating  
safely with convection cooling. No fans are needed.  
Autoformers  
All solid state power amplifier output circuits work best  
into what is called an optimum load. This optimum load  
may vary considerably from what a loudspeaker requires.  
In the case of more than one loudspeaker connected in par-  
allel, the load to the power amplifier may drop to two ohms  
or even less. A power amplifier connected to a load that is  
lower than optimum, causes more output current to flow,  
which results in extra heat being generated in the power  
output stage. This increase in temperature will result in a  
reduced life expectancy for the amplifier.  
The Autoformer creates an ideal match between the  
power amplifier output stage and the loudspeaker. A McIn-  
tosh amplifier with an Autoformer can be used to safely  
drive multiple speakers without reducing the life expect-  
ancy of the  
power ampli-  
fier. Refer to  
figure 13.  
There is ab-  
solutely no per-  
formance limi-  
tation with an  
Figure 14  
tions. The different types of protection circuits incorpo-  
rated in the MC602 insure a long and safe operating life.  
This is just one of the many characteristics of McIntosh  
Power Amplifiers that make them world famous.  
The MC602 also includes the unique patented McIntosh  
Power Guard circuit.  
Power Guard eliminates  
the possibility of ever  
Input Test Signal  
overdriving the amplifier  
into clipping. Refer to  
figures 15, 16 and 17. An  
overdriven amplifier can  
produce both audible and  
inaudible distortion levels  
exceeding 40%. The au-  
dible distortion is un-  
Autoformer. Its  
frequency re-  
pleasant to hear, but the  
inaudible ultrasonic dis-  
tortion is also undesir-  
Figure 13  
Figure 15  
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Without Power Guard  
able, since it can damage  
valuable loudspeaker sys-  
tem tweeters. You will  
never experience the  
produce distortion free output well above its rated power  
due to the McIntosh philosophy of conservative design.  
Power Supply Circuits  
harsh and damaging dis-  
tortion due to clipping.  
The Power Guard cir-  
cuit is a waveform com-  
parator, monitoring both  
the input and output  
waveforms. Under nor-  
mal operating conditions,  
there are no differences  
between the shape of  
To compliment the fully balanced design of the MC602,  
there are two high voltage power supplies; one for each  
channel, allowing each channel to be optimized using its  
own power supply. Refer to figure 18. High power amplifi-  
ers draw high current from the AC power line. Therefore, it  
is important that they plug directly into the wall outlet.  
Also, most owners desire that there be one power  
switch for the whole audio system. The MC602 is equipped  
with a circuit that provides remote Power Control from  
your McIntosh Preamplifier or Control Center. When you  
turn on your preamplifier a digital “1” (+5V) signal oper-  
ates the power relay in the MC602. The MC602 also has a  
remote Power Control Out Jack. The Power Control signal  
from this jack is delayed by a fraction of a second so that  
the turn on power surge of the next power amplifier occurs  
at a later time. This helps prevent power circuit overload  
that could trip circuit breakers or blow fuses, a very impor-  
tant feature in a high power Home Theater System employ-  
ing three MC602 Power Amplifiers.  
The MC602 can provide greater than 150 amperes peak  
output current to drive uneven speaker loads. Some poor  
speaker designs have input impedance that dip to 1 or 2  
ohms at various frequencies and the MC602 has the output  
current reserve to drive them. It can deliver over 1,000  
Watts Output on tone bursts. The MC602 has huge main  
filter capacitors that guarantee an excellent signal to noise  
ratio and the energy storage necessary for the wide dy-  
namic range that “Digital Audio” demands.  
Figure 16  
these waveforms. If an amplifier channel is overdriven,  
there will be a difference between the two signal wave-  
forms. When the difference exceeds 0.3% (equivalent to  
0.3% harmonic distor-  
With Power Guard  
tion), the Power Guard  
activates the PG light and  
a dynamic electronic at-  
tenuator at the amplifier  
input reduces the input  
volume just enough to  
prevent any further in-  
crease in distortion. The  
Power Guard circuit acts  
so fast that there are ab-  
solutely no audible side  
effects and the sonic pu-  
rity of the music repro-  
Figure 17  
duction is perfectly pre-  
served. The MC602 Power Amplifier with Power Guard is  
not limited to just the rated power output, but will actually  
Block Diagram  
of the  
Power Supply  
Figure 18  
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Notes  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Power Output  
Power Requirements  
Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per  
channel, all channels operating is:  
600 watts into 2 ohm load  
600 watts into 4 ohm load  
600 watts into 8 ohm load  
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 18 amps  
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 16.5 amps  
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 15 amps  
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 8.2 amps  
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 7.8 amps  
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 7.5 amps  
Rated Power Band  
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC602 for the correct  
voltage.  
20Hz to 20,000Hz  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Dimensions  
Maximum Total Harmonic Distortion at any power  
level from 250 milliwatts to rated power output is:  
0.005% for 2, 4 or 8 ohm loads  
Front Panel: 17-3/4 inches (46cm) wide, 11 inches (28cm)  
high. Depth behind front mounting panel is 19-5/8 inches  
(49.83cm). Clearance required in front of the Front Panel is  
1-3/4 inches (4.5cm) for handles.  
Dynamic Headroom  
2.1dB  
Weight  
155 pounds (70.31kg) net, 180 pounds (81.65kg) in ship-  
ping carton  
Frequency Response  
+0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz  
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz  
Sensitivity  
2.45 Volts Balanced Input  
4.9 Volts Unbalanced Input  
A-Weighted Signal To Noise Ratio  
93dB Unbalanced (120dB below rated output)  
97dB Balanced (124dB below rated output)  
Intermodulation Distortion  
Maximum Intermodulation Distortion if instanta-  
neous peak output per channel does not exceed  
twice the rated output, for any combination of fre-  
quencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz, with all channels  
operating is:  
0.005% for 2, 4 or 8 ohm loads  
Input Impedance  
10,000 ohms Balanced or Unbalanced Inputs  
Wide Band Damping Factor  
100 @ 8ohms  
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Packing Instructions  
Packing Instructions  
Quantity Part Number  
Description  
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for  
shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown  
below. It is very important that the four feet are attached to  
the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper  
equipment location on the bottom foam pad. Failure to do  
this will result in shipping damage.  
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only  
if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping  
carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call  
or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo-  
ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.  
1
1
1
4
3
2
034104  
034105  
033739  
018445  
034106  
034107  
Shipping carton bottom  
Shipping carton top  
Poly bag  
Feet  
Foam ring  
Foam pad (top and bottom)  
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, NY 13903  
McIntosh Part No. 04067501  
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