Power amplifiers stereo — McIntosh MC257

Name: MC257
Brand: McIntosh
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McIntosh MC257
Image source — © McIntosh

The device can develop a power of up to 250 watts for each of the seven channels, while the proprietary Dynamic Power Management scheme can redistribute power between channels depending on needs. Monogrammed Heatsinks shaped radiators allow you to do without noisy cooling fans.

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Specifications

Model name
MC257
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
250
Output power (4Ω) (W)
250
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
108
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
0.005
Max power consumption (W)
N/A
Damping factor
>140
Dimensions (mm)
445 x 239 x 533
Weight (kg)
43
Official link
https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/amplifiers/MC257

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