The McIntosh MC2205 is a harmonious blend of classic design and performance. This amplifier exudes timeless elegance with its iconic blue meters and signature black glass front panel. With McIntosh's legendary quality and attention to detail, the MC2205 offers both a visual and auditory masterpiece that continues to impress, nearly fifty years after its release. With this restoration, we rebuilt the meter boards, installed LEDs, new gels and new glass – we opted not to mount the bezel on the glass, for a sleek, uninterrupted look.
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- AX3412
- Orig. MSRP
- $1,649
- Restoration
- Comprehensive bench test
- Installed LEDs
- New Glass
- Repaired meter boards
- Cleaned controls, switches, and internal electronics
- Exterior detailed
- 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.
- 8210621661405
The McIntosh MC2205 is a harmonious blend of classic design and performance. This amplifier exudes timeless elegance with its iconic blue meters and signature black glass front panel. With McIntosh's legendary quality and attention to detail, the MC2205 offers both a visual and auditory masterpiece that continues to impress, nearly fifty years after its release. With this restoration, we rebuilt the meter boards, installed LEDs, new gels and new glass – we opted not to mount the bezel on the glass, for a sleek, uninterrupted look.
