McIntosh MC462 Power Amplifier

The new generation MC462 stereo amplifier has received numerous updates compared to the previous model. The most prominent is that filter capacity has been increased by nearly 50%, which has resulted in a remarkable 66% increase in dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 3.0dB. This allows the MC462 to easily handle drastic swings in dynamics and effortlessly reproduce your favorite music with virtually no distortion.

Bass performance is also improved as a result of the filter capacity increase. McIntosh's eco-friendly power management system, which will turn the amplifier off after a set amount of time when no input signal has been detected, has been added. Internal wiring and select circuit components have also been upgraded.

Aesthetically, the MC462 retains all the hallmarks of a McIntosh amplifier with a few key modern enhancements. The front panel now utilizes direct LED backlighting that improves appearance and color accuracy. The two audio Autoformers and single power transformer are housed in new enclosures topped by a single machined cover with glass inserts. The back half of the amplifier is home to four McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which connect to advanced high current output transistors that help eliminate thermal equilibrium lag time.

The balanced and unbalanced outputs make bi-amping or tri-amping your speakers easier; they can also be used to send the audio signal to a secondary system if your preamplifier does not have enough outputs, or to connect a powered subwoofer.

The MC462 sits on a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis and features the timeless McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, aluminum handles and a pair of fast responding blue Watt meters.

• POWER OUTPUT PER CHANNEL: 450W @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
• NUMBER OF CHANNELS: 2
• TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: 0.005%
• S/N BELOW RATED OUTPUT: 122dB
• DYNAMIC HEADROOM: 3.0dB
• DAMPING FACTOR: >40 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
• REMOTE POWER CONTROL: Yes
• CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION: Quad Balanced
• CIRCUIT DESIGN: Solid State
• AUTOFORMER: Yes
• METERS: Yes
• METER LIGHT SWITCH: Yes
• BALANCED INPUT: 2
• FRONT PANEL: Glass with handles
• ILLUMINATION: Direct LED
• CHASSIS STYLE: Polished stainless steel & black painted steel
• SPEAKER BINDING POST TYPE: Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts
• DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 9-7/16" (23.97cm) (including feet) x 22-1/2" (57.2cm) (including front panel, handles and cables)
• WEIGHT: 115 lbs (52.3 kg) net; 148 (67.3 kg) shipping