McIntosh Recognizes Fifty Years of ExcellenceÖThe Mc2000 Stereo Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier Limited-Edition Commemorative Model

Destined to be the most sought-after audio product ever produced, the limited edition MC2000 is the crowning achievement of legendary McIntosh designer, Sidney Corderman. Responsible for some of the worldís greatest tube amplifiers, Mr. Corderman has saved his best for last.Already being hailed by reviewers from the audiophile press, the MC2000 is living proof that the art of tube amplifier design is not an exercise in nostalgia. Created to celebrate the anniversary of Americaís most revered brand of home entertainment equipment over the last 50 years, the MC2000 recognizes the McIntosh lineage of engineering and manufacturing excellence. But donít get the idea that the design of the MC2000 is solely based on yesterdayís work. Equal parts new and venerable technology, behind the stunning faÁade of the MC2000 you will find rich materials, meticulous engineering and a revolution in performance. The MC2000 is a dual-monoblock design that conservatively delivers 130 watts per channel with extremely low .005% distortion.McIntosh President Graham Hallett reflects on what the MC2000 represents, ""This product is a piece of significant history because its value goes way beyond the sum of its parts. In its performance and its sheer presence the MC2000 mirrors many things:- The storied history of one of our countryís great brands- The illustrious career of a brilliant engineer- The era when home entertainment became a primary part of the fabric of society- The recognition of handcraftsmanship as a timeless virtueThe MC2000 is an ideal vehicle with which to honor our first 50 years while at the same time get our next 50 years off to an auspicious beginning.Every detail ñ from the ceramic tube sockets to the close-tolerance long-life capacitors to the white gloves provided to protect the hand-rubbed gold plating from scratches ñ contributes to an ownership experience not likely to be surpassed. The tubes, tube cage, tools, gloves and polish arrive in a special presentation box. A small plaque on the amplifier bears the Mr. Cordermanís name. After registering, owners will receive a certificate of authenticity indicating their specific modelís production number within the total production run.As a new century dawns, so too will forgettable products defined solely by the expediency of technology. But as the MC2000 emphatically states, McIntosh products will continue to be distinguished by a completeness of design, implementation and craftsmanship rivaled by no others.The hand craftsmanship and pursuit of detail that McIntosh is famous for continue to be key components in every piece of equipment.

For any further information about the MC2000ís many technical highlights of this monumental design or the 50th anniversary of McIntosh, please contact John Caldwell at 805 647 3779 or e-mail: qualiainc@aol.com or visit the McIntosh Web site, www.mcin