User manual MCINTOSH MQ 102

[. . . ] Painchaud, as Controller. 1951 Sidney A. Corderman joins McIntosh Laboratory. 1954 McIntosh introduces the MC30 power amplifier and the C4 preamplifier. 1960 McIntosh's first stereo power amplifier, the model MC240, is introduced. Made in the USA 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. a milestone in the audio industry, especially when one 1980 The MC2500 power amplifier and XRT20 loudspeaker system, which also earned a patent, are released. 1985 The first McIntosh CD player, the MCD7000, is introduced. 1992 The XR290 loudspeaker with the first 4-woofer system in 19 years islaunched. [. . . ] Carl Van Gelder receives an important patent for the LD/HP ® driver assembly design. 1999 MC2000 50th anniversary limited edition vacuum tube power amplifier is introduced. considers that for all of these 60 years McIntosh equipment has been engineered and manufactured in the USA. Other US audio companies, as well as global audio companies, have come and gone but McIntosh lives on. This history of success indicates a long term consistency in company philosophy for producing the highest quality audio products. Vintage Style meets Modern Technology Celebrating our vintage heritage McIntosh announces a unique 60th Anniversary Set; the C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier and the MC75 Vacuum Tube Monoblock Power Amplifier. Celebrating the future, McIntosh announces the 60th Anniversary MXA60 Audio System. legendary The C22 Preamplifier was originally in production from 1963 to 1972. A commemorative Frank McIntosh version was designed and in production from 1995 to 1998. The C22 returns with updated circuitry for the 60th anniversary. The MC75 Monoblock Amplifier, originally in production from 1961 to 1970, returns as the amplification companion to the C22. These 60th anniversary models are available as a set and production is limited. Here is early proof of our penchant for pushing the limits of performance in an effort to provide our customers with the very best solutions in audio. In recognition of our 60th anniversary, it is with great pride that we offer this Limited Edition MC75 amplifier. Largely true to the original design, the 60th Anniversary Edition MC75 offers many circuit updates that improve reliability while retaining the alluring sonic character of the original. Among the updates is a custom application of the patented Sentry Monitor short circuit protection. Balanced inputs and outputs are added to make this amplifier ready for today's digital sources. The MC75 develops 75 watts into 2, 4, or 8 ohms. A brilliant, triple-polished gold color titanium stainless steel chassis takes the place of chrome plating for a stunning appearance that lasts a lifetime. legendary i ntroduced in 1963, the McIntosh C22 Tube Preamplifier ushered in the era of audio preamplifier as "control center". Designed to function as a superb line stage, phono preamplifier, equalizer and input switch, the C22 raised the bar for competing preamplifiers, and forged a standard of features and flexibility for future McIntosh preamplifier designs that endures to this day. the 60th Anniversary Limited Edition C22 Tube Preamplifier recreates the look and feel of the original C22 with its backlit glass and brushed anodized aluminum frontpanel, and sees the addition of a number of circuit enhancements that bring the design current with recent McIntosh preamplifier specifications. Balanced inputs and outputs are provided to insure optimum performance with fine quality source components, while the addition of a moving coil and moving magnet phono amplifier guarantees compatibility with the widest range of phono cartridges. [. . . ] Balanced inputs and outputs are provided to insure optimum performance with fine quality source components, while the addition of a moving coil and moving magnet phono amplifier guarantees compatibility with the widest range of phono cartridges. Blessed with modern materials and manufacturing methods, all signal switching in the C22 is done with electromagnetic switches driven by Digital Logic. Lastly, in what is perhaps the most striking nod to contemporary technology, the Limited Edition C22 comes complete with an IR remote control. MXA60 Audio system attributes of class-leading audio performance, superior ergonomics, and heirloom-quality construction into a single ready-to-use system. [. . . ]