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About the MC1000
The McIntosh MC1000 is a monoblock solid-state power amplifier produced from 1992 to 2000, delivering 1,000 watts of continuous average power output into 2, 4, or 8 ohm loads. It uses McIntosh's autoformer output stage to present an optimal impedance to the output transistors while maintaining stable performance across a wide range of speaker loads. The MC1000 features a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, total harmonic distortion of 0.005%, a damping factor greater than 40, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB. Its Power Guard clipping-protection circuit prevents audible distortion by monitoring the output and adjusting gain in real time. Weighing approximately 100 pounds per channel, the MC1000 represents one of McIntosh's most powerful and technically refined monoblock amplifiers of its era.
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