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.
- Condition
- 8/10
- Serial No.
- AX2932
- Orig. MSRP
- $1,649
- Restoration
- Burnished display cards contacts
- Adjusted zero point on left power meter
- Cleaned contacts on non-sealed controls
- Adjusted idle current
- Realigned meter color lens
- Replaced two capacitors in driver boards
- Replaced large filter capacitors
- Replaced glass
- Burnished display cards contacts
- Adjusted zero point on left power meter
- Cleaned controls, switches, and internal electronics
- Exterior detailed
- Verified power output above factory spec at 225 watts per channel RMS
- Factory Specs
Type: Solid state power amplifier
Power output: 200 WPC > 8Ω (stereo), 400 W > 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.1%
Damping factor: 16
Input sensitivity: 0.75V
Signal to noise ratio: 95dB
Speaker load impedance: 1Ω to 8Ω
Cabinet: L14 (also fits L21 and L54)
Dimensions: 7-1/8"H x 16-3/16"W x 14-1/2"D
Weight: 85 lbs.
- Documentation
McIntosh MC2205 Owner's Manual
McIntosh MC2205 Service Manual
McIntosh MC2205 Brochure
- 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...
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- 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.
- Stock No.
- 8370955387101
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.
