Item #MC830

McIntosh MC830

1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
Item #MC830

McIntosh MC830

1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
$5,500.00
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Overview

The MC830 is a 1-Channel Solid State Amplifier that features an open chassis industrial design similar to McIntosh's popular MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, and MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers. A pair of MC830s, when combined with a preamplifier (such as the matching C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier), source components like a turntable, CD player or streaming music player, and a pair of speakers, can deliver a true-to-life home audio experience.

With a similar footprint to McIntosh's MA252 Integrated Amplifier, the MC830 is a direct-coupled output design that is rated at 300 Watts at 8 Ohms or 480 Watts at 4 Ohms. A fast-responding Dual Scale Watt meter gives an accurate readout of power output for both speaker impedances. McIntosh's Monogrammed Heatsinks™ add visual appeal and will keep the MC830 running cool for optimum performance. Both a balanced and unbalanced input are included for connecting it to the rest of your home music system.

To protect your speakers and overall system, the MC830 includes two of McIntosh's cornerstone home audio technologies. Their patented Power Guard® technology monitors the amplifier's output signal to protect your speakers against being overdriven; if necessary, it makes real-time micro-adjustments to the input signal to prevent clipping that could damage your speakers. Another level of protection is Sentry Monitor™, their fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that will disengage the MC830's output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels, and then will reset automatically when operating conditions return to normal.

McIntosh's patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts easily secure your speaker cables to prevent them from coming loose and possibly causing a short. The binding posts are gold-plated to prevent corrosion and ensure a quality audio signal is sent to your speakers. Power Control ports allow for easy system power up and shutdown by sending power on/off signals to other connected McIntosh components. The user-selectable Auto Off feature will turn off the MC830 after 30 minutes if no audio signal is received.

A die-cast aluminum name badge is affixed to each side of the chassis, and the front, top, and rear of the chassis are polished to a mirror finish. The MC830 features a black glass front panel with silver trim, a blue Watt meter, an illuminated logo, and control knobs.

Details & Specs

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power Output per Channel
    300 Watts into 8 Ohms
    480 Watts into 4 Ohms
  • Number of Channels
    1
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    0.005%
  • S/N below rated output
    Balanced: 120dB
    Unbalanced: 118dB
  • Dynamic Headroom
    2dB
  • Damping Factor
    >100 Wideband
  • Rated Power Band
    20Hz to 20kHz
  • Frequency Response
    +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
    +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz

CONTROL

  • Remote Power Control
    Yes
  • Multi-Channel DB25 Cable
    N/A

CONNECTIVITY

  • Speaker Binding Post Type
    Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Circuit Configuration
    Push-Pull Complementary
  • Circuit Design
    Solid State
  • Mono Bridge
    N/A
  • Mono Parallel
    N/A
  • Output Type
    Direct Coupled
  • Meters
    Yes
  • Meter Light Switch
    Yes
  • Balanced Input
    1
  • Front Panel
    Glass
  • Illumination
    Direct LED
  • Chassis Style
    Polished Stainless Steel

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)
    12-9/32" (31.2cm) x 9-1/2" (24.1cm) x 16" (40.6cm)
  • Weight
    48 lbs (21.8 kg)

Reviews

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K.R.K.

Once you’ve gone to McIntosh you understand the hype is not hype, but honest excitement over having a piece (or pieces) of equipment that is built with the manufacturer’s goal of quality and performance - the fact that it Made in the USA is a true bonus - the MC830 performs above expectations- buy with confidence!

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K King
McIntosh MC830's - Worth the Wait -

When I called Marty from Audio Advise asking about replacing two Mono Power Amps he asked me to consider the McIntosh MC830. There is little point it citing the specs and stellar fit & finish, so I'll just add my subjective opinion - Plugging these two amps into my system provided an immediate improvement in low end clarity and depth and after a few hours of critical listening to my selection of test /reference LP's, the increased definition / separation is real and should only improve over the next couple dozen hours of listening. The down-side ? These amps are substantial - they are works of art, but they will need a well planned shelf /space and require breathing room - Review to be updated in 60 days with a more objective report.
If you are considering replacing your stereo power amps then this should be an easy decision - #1, it's McIntosh and #2 you are actually saving money as there should be no tariff associated with these - (Yes, I had to justify the purchase to my wife!)