2-Channel Solid State Amplifier
All pre-owned product is tested in our service department and have been passed for sale... and comes with a 90 day warranty!
We have just installed a new front glass panel and all new bulbs. In very nice condition! A few smudges on the side panels.
See last image for specs. Original box and packing are not included, so this is a LOCAL SALE ONLY!!!
We are an authorized McIntosh Dealer.
Manufactured 1998 - 2003 160 Watts x 2 Channels, 500 Watts x 1 Channel
From the product info sheet:
The MC162 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. At first glance, it’s a moderately powerful (160W per channel) stereo amplifier that will meet the needs of most serious listeners. Look closer and you’ll find bridged output of 500W, balanced inputs, and peak-responding meters – telltale signs of a “killer” McIntosh amplifier.
Featured Technologies:
EXCLUSIVE MCINTOSH POWER ASSURANCE SYSTEm: Power Assurance is a collection of technologies that enhance performance and reliability and protect the amp and the loudspeakers.
Power Guard® clipping protection: Power Guard ensures that the amplifier will always deliver full power without causing clipping distortion. If an amplifier channel is overdriven, Power Guard automatically reduces the input volume just enough to keep distortion below 2% and prevent any clipping distortion. Thanks to an optical resistor, Power Guard acts literally at the speed of light, producing absolutely no audible side effects. An amplifier with Power Guard will actually deliver clipping-free output well above its rated power.
Sentry Monitor® current protection: Sentry Monitor continually senses the voltage and current of the output stage and confines it to a safe limit. Sentry Monitor does not limit power output.
Thermal Cutout. If the cooling air is blocked and the power transistors become too hot, thermal cutouts protect against overheating until the amp cools.
Turn-On Delay.:This circuit delays operation for about two seconds after turn-on in order to avoid any pops or thumps generated as other equipment turns on.
Soft Start inrush protection: Thermistors in the power transformer act as a cushion against inrush current, eliminating component stress during turn-on. Soft Start is one of many design details that contribute to the remarkable longevity of McIntosh equipment.
ILLUMINATED PEAK-RESPONDING METERS. McIntosh meters respond 95% full scale to a single-cycle tone burst at 2kHz. Response is almost 10 times faster than a professional VU meter. The “hold” feature provides a longer pause at the peak reading. The meter illumination can be switched off.
BALANCED CONNECTIONS. A premium feature not usually found in consumer audio gear, balanced connections guard against induced noise and allow long cable runs without compromising sound quality. A balanced connection between the MC162 and the C42 Control Center provides 40dB more noise protection than would an unbalanced (“single-ended”) connection.
REMOTE POWER CONTROL. (NOT a remote control) This allows a McIntosh Control Center to turn the MC162 and other system components on/off.
