McIntosh MC312 Stereo Power Amplifier Power Experience years of profound musical enjoyment with the phenomenal McIntosh MC312 Stereo Power Amplifier It effortlessly delivers a stout 300 Watts of clean power to your loudspeakers. Notably, the unique Autoformer™ technology ensures the full 300 Watts are available regardless of whether your speakers are 2, 4, or 8 Ohms. Consequently, performance remains consistently superb. This component truly represents all the amplification you will ever need. Refinement This latest iteration boasts substantial internal refinements over its predecessor. Specifically, the filter capacity has been entirely doubled for superior transient response. Furthermore, this massive increase elevates the dynamic headroom by an impressive 27%. This significant improvement allows the amplifier to handle wide musical swings with effortless grace. Therefore, you gain tighter bass control and reduced distortion across the frequency spectrum. Design The iconic aesthetic receives key, modern updates. Direct LED backlighting now precisely illuminates the front panel for improved colour accuracy. Moreover, the Monogrammed Heatsinks™ ensure efficient cooling while adding a distinctive, quality touch. New enclosures stylishly house the audio output Autoformers. These enclosures feature attractive glass inserts that proudly display the wiring diagram within. Protection McIntosh integrates multiple proprietary technologies for complete system protection. The indispensable Power Guard® instantly monitors and adjusts the input signal in real-time. Consequently, it prevents potentially speaker-damaging clipping and harsh distortion. Also, the Sentry Monitor™ provides fuse-less short-circuit protection for the output stage. This advanced circuit automatically resets itself once operating conditions normalise. Connectivity Flexibility remains paramount for seamless integration into complex systems. Balanced and unbalanced outputs are conveniently included for versatile connection options. Importantly, these allow for easy bi-amping or tri-amping of your favourite speakers. They also permit connection to a powered subwoofer or a secondary audio system. Finally, patented Solid Cinch™ binding posts ensure secure, high-quality signal transfer. Parameter Specification Power Output per Channel 300 W into 2, 4 or 8 ohms Number of Channels 2 Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% S/N below rated output (Balanced) 120dB Dynamic Headroom 2.3dB Damping Factor 40 Wideband Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response 0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response 0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100kHz Circuit Configuration Push-Pull Complementary Circuit Design Solid State Output Type Autoformer™ Speaker Binding Post Type Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts Illumination Direct LED Chassis Style Polished stainless steel & black painted steel Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/2" x 9-7/16" x 22" (44.45cm x 23.97cm x 55.88cm) Unit Weight 105 lbs (47.63 kg)
