Vintage Mcintosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
This is a great sounding, great looking, hard to find McIntosh amp with plenty of power to run almost any speaker.
Production
1982
Condition
8/10
Serial No.
AW1566
Orig. MSRP
$999
Restoration
  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Repaired power supply board with capacitors and diodes
  • Replaced lamps
  • This amplifier has .04% distortion at more than 120wpc
Factory Specs

Power output 120 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 240 watts into 8Ω (mono)

Frequency response 10Hz to 100kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.1%

Damping factor 20

Input sensitivity 0.75V

Signal to noise ratio 95dB

Speaker load impedance 2Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions 16"W x 14.5"D x 7"H

Weight 73lbs.

Documentation

MC2120 Owner's Manual

MC2120 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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Stock No.
7030444884136
This is a great sounding, great looking, hard to find McIntosh amp with plenty of power to run almost any speaker.

Production

1982

Condition

8/10

Serial No.

AW1566

Orig. MSRP

$999

Restoration

  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Repaired power supply board with capacitors and diodes
  • Replaced lamps
  • This amplifier has .04% distortion at more than 120wpc

Factory Specs

Power output 120 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 240 watts into 8Ω (mono)

Frequency response 10Hz to 100kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.1%

Damping factor 20

Input sensitivity 0.75V

Signal to noise ratio 95dB

Speaker load impedance 2Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions 16"W x 14.5"D x 7"H

Weight 73lbs.

Documentation

MC2120 Owner's Manual

MC2120 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...
[ Read More ]

Stock No.

7030444884136

Vintage McIntosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC 2120 // Solid-State Amplifier

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