{"product_id":"mcintosh-mc2100-vintage","title":"McIntosh MC2100 (VINTAGE)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_646216b33f4c4292-119\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731\"\u003eMcIntosh MC2100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731 citation-end-731\"\u003e is one of the most iconic early solid-state power amplifiers produced by McIntosh Laboratory.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-730\"\u003eBuilt from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-730\"\u003e1969 to 1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-730 citation-end-730\"\u003e, it bridges the gap between McIntosh’s classic vacuum tube era (like the MC275) and its modern solid-state component lines.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_646216b33f4c4292-120\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-729 citation-end-729\"\u003eUnlike many McIntosh models featuring the signature black glass front panel and blue VU meters (such as its sister model, the MC2105), the MC2100 relies on an open-chassis, chrome-and-black industrial enclosure similar to their classic tube amps.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_646216b33f4c4292-121\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutput Autoformers:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-728 citation-end-728\"\u003eA signature McIntosh technology.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-727 citation-end-727\"\u003eThe autoformers match the amplifier’s output transistors to 4, 8, or 16-ohm speaker loads.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This guarantees that the amp delivers its full 105 watts per channel regardless of the speaker's rated impedance, protecting both the amplifier and speakers from thermal overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSentry Monitor Circuit:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-726 citation-end-726\"\u003eAn early implementation of McIntosh's current-limiting protection circuit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e If a short circuit occurs at the speaker terminals, the circuit prevents transistor damage without degrading sound quality under normal operating conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConservative Power Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-725 citation-end-725\"\u003eLike most vintage McIntosh gear, 105 WPC is a conservative bench spec.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cleanly maintained MC2100 units regularly measure between \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003e130W to 140W per channel\u003c\/b\u003e before clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIndustrial Build Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Features heavy copper and steel construction, massive hand-wound transformers, and potted power supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audio D'Occasion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50549093597246,"sku":null,"price":1799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/2209\/7214\/files\/McInMC2100.webp?v=1790684833","url":"https:\/\/hifipro.ca\/en\/products\/mcintosh-mc2100-vintage","provider":"HIFIPRO \/ Audio d'Occasion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}