McIntosh MC255 5-Channel Solid State Amplifier

McIntosh MC255 5-Channel Solid State Amplifier

Name: McIntosh MC255 5-Channel Solid State Amplifier
Brand: McIntosh
Price: 8500.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$8,500.00

Model #: MC255
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Give your home theater the power it deserves with the MC255 5-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier. The MC255 features striking new TripleView^™ Power Output Meter that independently indicates the real time power reading of the amplifier’s three front channels. Instead of three separate meter windows each housing a single meter as found on previous 5-channel home theater amplifier, the easy-to-read, 15” (38 cm) wide TripleView features three of our traditional mechanical meters in a single meter enclosure.

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Description

While a totally new design, each of the three peak responding pointers in the TripleView meter have the same enticing motion that McIntosh meters are known for and function at the same high level as any of our meters. The enchanting look and welcoming glow of the TripleView meter is sure to draw interest from friends and family, but its trademarked blue lighting can be turned off so as not to compete with your TV or movie screen.

Besides the new TripleView meter, the MC255 has received many other performance upgrades to deliver an unforgettable cinema experience in your home theater. Filter capacity has been increased by 50% which has more than doubled dynamic headroom from 1.7dB to 3.6dB – a key feature in a home theater amplifier – as well as improving the performance of low frequencies. When using just the front left, center and right channels, power output has been increased by 25% from 200 Watts per channel (WPC) to 250 WPC. When using all 5 channels, each will receive a healthy 200 WPC. Regardless of how many channels are used, the full 200 or 250 Watts is delivered to either 4 or 8 Ohm speakers via Dynamic Power Manager® (DPM) technology.

The MC255 runs cool and quiet thanks to four McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™which are connected to advanced high current output transistors that efficiently and silently cool the amplifier; as a result, noisy cooling fans that can interfere with the movie soundtrack are not needed. A quiet, specially wound toroidal isolation power transformer also helps keep noise to a minimum. Speaker terminals have been updated to standard gold-plated binding posts that prevent corrosion and ensure a quality signal is sent to your home theater speakers.

250 Watts x 3 Channels; 200 Watts x 5 Channels
TripleView™ Power Output Meter
More than 100% increase in Dynamic Headroom
Dynamic Power Manager®; Power Guard®
Designed for home theaters

Featured Specs

Power Output Per Channel

3 Front Channels only: 250 W into 4 or 8 ohms
All 5 Channels: 200 W into 4 or 8 ohms

Number Of Channels

5
(can also be used as a 2-zone amplifier with 3 channels in zone A and 2 channels in zone B)

General Specs

Depth (in.)

Height (in.)

Width (in.)

17.5

Manufacturer Warranty

3 Year

Product Weight (lbs.)

122

FAQs

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What is the warranty on McIntosh Products?

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. ("McIntosh") warrants to the original owner that this product will be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from an Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
However, certain components have different coverage periods: vacuum tubes are warranted for 90 days, while hard disk drives and projector lamps are covered for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Additionally, where required by applicable state law at the time of purchase, the warranty period may begin on a different date as specified by law.

Do you offer service on McIntosh Products?

We do! In many cases we can service a still under warranty products in the home, however in rare cases we might need to bring it in for more extensive maintenance.

Do you accept trade-ins toward purchase?

Absolutely. We have an aggressive trade in program aimed at getting our clients to the next level. Ask one or our experts about it or submit your potential trade in gear here.