Mcintosh MC2301 User Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549MC2301Owner’s ManualTube Pow

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11Rear Panel Connections and SwitchConnect the MC2301 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to the rear panel to determine the correct voltagePOWER CO

12Spade lug or prepared wire connection:Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and ti

13McIntoshLoudspeakerHow to ConnectMcIntosh PreamplifierConnect to AC Outlet

143. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with solde

15How to Connect for Bi-AmpMcIntoshLoudspeakerMcIntosh PreamplifierConnect to AC OutletMcIntosh Power Amplifier Two

16Front Panel Displays and ControlsStandby Power On and Sentry Monitor Tube Protection Activa-tion IndicatorMeter indicates the Power Output of the Am

17amplifier. The meter pointer will then rise to the newer higher indication. If no further power peaks are reached, the meter pointer will very slowl

18Technical DescriptionMcIntosh Laboratory, the company who introduced the world’s first amplifier that could be called “High Fidelity”, has done it a

19Technical DescriptionMC2301 DesignThe design philosophy incorporated in the MC2301 in-volved several different techniques, all based on sound sci-en

2The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger-ous voltage”

20feedback designs.The fully Balanced Push-Pull design is used from input to output. The resulting fully balanced configuration can-cels many forms of

21Technical Description, con’tshould fail. During normal operation there is absolutely no compromise in sonic performance with this circuit, and it en

22SpecificationsSpecificationsPower OutputMinimum sine wave continuous average power output is:300 watts into 2 ohm load300 watts into 4 ohm load300 w

23Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description1 034105 Shipping carton top1 034104 Shipping carton bottom2 034439 Foam Pad (top and b

The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice.Pr

3IMPORTANT!INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVALOF FOAM INSERTS OVER THEVACUUM TUBES PRIOR TOCONNECTING THE A.C. POWERSUPPLY CORD, START ON THENEXT PAGE.

4Unpacking the MC2301Caution: To prevent damage to the MC2301 Tubes during shipping, there is a spe-cial foam insert surrounding the Tubes located on

5Figure 3Adequate ventilation extends the trouble free life of the MC2301. Always allow air to flow through the ventilation holes on the bottom of the

6Caution: The MC2301 Amplifier weight is 116 pounds (52.6 kilograms). It requires two or more persons to safely handle when moving the amplifier.1. Th

7XLR ConnectorsBelow is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced In-put, Input/Output Connectors on the MC2301. Refer to the diagram for connection:

8DimensionsDimensionsThe following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC2301. There is additional infor-mation on page 9

9InstallationInstallationThe MC2301 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece o