McIntosh - MC255 5-Channel Solid State Amplifier

McIntosh - MC255 5-Channel Solid State Amplifier

The McIntosh MC255 5-Channel Solid State Amplifier offers robust performance and legendary McIntosh audio quality, perfect for enhancing a high-end home theater system. Its superior design and engineering deliver the power and detail required to bring cinema-quality sound into your living room.

Build Quality and Design

The MC255 features McIntosh’s hallmark craftsmanship, with a sleek black glass front panel, stainless steel casing, and the iconic McIntosh logo lit with green lighting. The traditional blue watt meters not only add a touch of classic elegance but also provide a clear visual of the amplifier's performance. This unit is designed to withstand the rigors of daily use while maintaining its aesthetic appeal and functional integrity.

Circuit Design

This amplifier is equipped with McIntosh’s exclusive Power Guard® technology, which ensures amplified sound is clear and distortion-free by preventing clipping that can damage speakers. The MC255 delivers 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 250 watts into 4 ohms. Its dynamic power manager circuit provides consistent quality sound across all channels. The amplifier features advanced electronic protections to enhance its reliability and durability.

Key Specifications

• Power Output: 3 Front Channels only: 250W @ 4 or 8 Ohms
  All 5 Channels: 200W @ 4 or 8 Ohms
• Channels: 5
  (can also be used as a 2-zone amplifier with 3 channels in zone A and 2 channels in zone B)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.005%
• Frequency Response: +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
• Dimensions: (W x H x D)17-1/2" (44.5cm) x 9-7/16" (23.9cm) (including feet) x 21" (53.3cm) (including front panel and cables)
• Weight: 89.5 lbs (40.6 kg)

Sound Quality

The MC255 is engineered to provide a powerful and immersive audio experience. It ensures that sound is detailed, balanced, and spacious, making it ideal for movie lovers and audiophiles alike. Its solid-state design offers low noise and high fidelity, ensuring that each speaker channel produces pristine, dynamic sound.

Why Choose the McIntosh MC255?

For audiophiles looking to create a home theater that rivals the best cinemas in both sound quality and experience, the McIntosh MC255 is an excellent choice. It combines McIntosh's unmatched audio performance, aesthetic elegance, and technological innovation to provide a powerful, immersive listening experience.