A timeless vintage McIntosh, the 2205 delivers crisp imaging throughout the frequency range, regardless of volume. The soundstage is wide and holographic, with impressive separation of vocals. With 200 watts per channel, the MC2205 is capable of driving even the most challenging speaker loads with ease. This piece has a bit of bubbling behind the glass in the bottom left corner, and wear around the faceplate trim, typical of it's age. Electronically, this amplifier is in excellent condition. This may be the piece you were looking for.
- Production
- 1976-82
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- AU2326
- Orig. MSRP
- $1,649
- Restoration
Replaced all electrolytic capacitors on amplifier driver boards
Burnished contacts on power supply card
Cleaned ALL control contacts
Verified power exceeds 200 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms at clipping
- Factory Specs
Power output: 200 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 400 watts into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%
Damping factor: 16
Input sensitivity: 0.75V
Signal to noise ratio: 95dB
Speaker load impedance: 1Ω to 8Ω
Semiconductors: 2 x IC, 43 x transistors, 24 x diodes
Dimensions: 407 x 177 x 372mm
Weight: 85 lbs
- The History of McIntosh
- Founded in 1949, McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment...
[ Read More ]
- Liner Notes
The output signal of the MC2205 passes through an output transformer, which is designed to match the output terminal of any impedance so that the maximum output is obtained for all frequency signals regardless of the output terminal. This transformer also protects the speakers in the event of an amplifier failure. When a DC component is mixed into the output, the transformer eliminates the component and prevents damage to the speakers. To prevent overloading of the output transistor, the output signal is always monitored by a Macintosh proprietary monitoring circuit. This circuit becomes high impedance when the output level exceeds the rated value, but this has no effect on the output. When the output reaches its maximum value, the monitoring circuit limits the signal supplied to the output transistor to prevent shorting of the output of the amplifier or damage to the output transistor. This monitoring circuit monitors the plus and minus sides of the output signal separately.
- Shipping
- To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $250, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8741968085213
A timeless vintage McIntosh, the 2205 delivers crisp imaging throughout the frequency range, regardless of volume. The soundstage is wide and holographic, with impressive separation of vocals. With 200 watts per channel, the MC2205 is capable of driving even the most challenging speaker loads with ease. This piece has a bit of bubbling behind the glass in the bottom left corner, and wear around the faceplate trim, typical of it's age. Electronically, this amplifier is in excellent condition. This may be the piece you were looking for.
Production
1976-82
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
AU2326
Orig. MSRP
$1,649
Restoration
Replaced all electrolytic capacitors on amplifier driver boards
Burnished contacts on power supply card
Cleaned ALL control contacts
Verified power exceeds 200 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms at clipping
Factory Specs
Power output: 200 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 400 watts into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%
Damping factor: 16
Input sensitivity: 0.75V
Signal to noise ratio: 95dB
Speaker load impedance: 1Ω to 8Ω
Semiconductors: 2 x IC, 43 x transistors, 24 x diodes
Dimensions: 407 x 177 x 372mm
Weight: 85 lbs
The History of McIntosh
Founded in 1949, McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The output signal of the MC2205 passes through an output transformer, which is designed to match the output terminal of any impedance so that the maximum output is obtained for all frequency signals regardless of the output terminal. This transformer also protects the speakers in the event of an amplifier failure. When a DC component is mixed into the output, the transformer eliminates the component and prevents damage to the speakers. To prevent overloading of the output transistor, the output signal is always monitored by a Macintosh proprietary monitoring circuit. This circuit becomes high impedance when the output level exceeds the rated value, but this has no effect on the output. When the output reaches its maximum value, the monitoring circuit limits the signal supplied to the output transistor to prevent shorting of the output of the amplifier or damage to the output transistor. This monitoring circuit monitors the plus and minus sides of the output signal separately.
Shipping
To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $250, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
8741968085213
