McIntosh MC830 1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
The MC830 is a 1-channel solid-state amplifier with an open chassis design. It can deliver 300 watts per channel at 8 ohms or 480 watts per channel at 4 ohms. It is similar in design to the MC275 vacuum tube amplifier and the MA252 and MA352 integrated amplifiers.
A pair of MC830s can be used to create a powerful and detailed home audio system. When combined with a preamplifier, source components, and speakers, the MC830s can deliver a true-to-life listening experience.
Category Power Amplifier
Country USA
Manufacturer McIntosh
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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
CONTROLRemote Power Control
Yes
Multi-Channel DB25 Cable
N/A
CONNECTIVITYSpeaker 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
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONSUnit Dimensions (W x H x D)
12-9/32″ (31.2cm) x 9-1/2″ (24.1cm) x 16″ (40.6cm)
Unit Weight
48 lbs (21.8 kg)
Shipping Weight
55 lbs (24.9 kg)
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McIntosh MC830 1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
With a similar footprint to the MA252 Integrated Amplifier, the McIntosh 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. Our 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 the overall system, the MC830 includes two of our cornerstone home audio technologies. Our 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™, our 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.
Our 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 is 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
