McIntosh Laboratory Exhibits Versatile New Six-Channel Amp

Multichannel MC126 Brings Legendary McIntosh Audio Quality To Discriminating Custom Installations

31-May-01

McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader in home entertainment systems for over 50 years, introduced the MC126 Six-Channel Power Amplifier at Home Entertainment 2001, at the Hilton New York Hotel.The MC126 delivers 120 watts into 4-ohm loads or 80 watts into 8-ohm loads for a more than respectable output on DolbyÆ Digital and DTSÆ source material. The key advantage of the MC126 over other six-channel amps is that channels one and two, three and four, or five and six can be operated two ways -either in the normal stereo mode at 120 watts x 6 channels, or with each pair independently bridged for three channels of 275 watts into 8 ohms. Other combinations can also be selected.A 25-pin subminiature ìDî connector is used for a single cable connection between the MC126 and an A/V control center. The cable carries all the audio signals and power control commands to the power amplifier. In addition, it is equipped with a circuit that provides remote power control from McIntosh preamps and control centers using 1/8-inch patch cord to connect the two components. The Power Control Out on the MC126 delays the power-up of a second amplifier by a fraction of a second to prevent power circuit overload.Like other McIntosh amplifiers, the MC126 is well-protected, utilizing several different circuits, including the exclusive Power Guard that prevents clipping distortion, and thermal sensors that turn off speakers if an improper load or ventilation causes the amplifier to overheat. DC protection ensures against speaker damage.Additional features that distinguish the MC126 include:- Over 140 Joules of energy storage- Gold-plated input and output jacks- Gold-plated five-way binding posts- 110dB ìAî weighted signal-to-noise ratio- .8V input sensitivity The MC126 Six-Channel Amplifier is available now at a suggested price of $3,000.For more information about McIntosh Laboratory, visit www.mcintoshlabs.com.

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