MC2600

2-Channel Solid State Amplifier

• Manufactured from 1990 to 1995.
  
  
• 600 watts/channel stereo or 1200 watts mono continuous average power output.
  
  
• Less than 0.005% total harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 miliwatts to rated power from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
  
  
• 2200 watts/channel stereo or 4400 watts mono dynamic power output into low imperdance loads (loads of 20% of the rated load impedance).
  
  
• Over 100 amperes/channel stereo or 200 amperes mono output current (into 0.4 ohm loads stereo or 0.2 ohm load mono using dynamic power test method).
  
  
• Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
  (+0 -0.25 dB).
  
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio -105 dB A-weighted.
  
  
• Damping Factor 40 or greater.
  
  
• Input Sensitivity 1.4 or 2.5 volts switchable.
  
  
• Automatic temperature controlled low noise fans provide complete cooling for continuous heavy duty operation.
  
  
• Large power output meters with voltage regulated illumination, indicate amplifier output in normal or peak hold mode.
  
  
• The McIntosh patented exclusive POWER GUARD™ output circuit prevents amplifier clipping.

The McIntosh MC2600 is not merely an amplifier; it is a monument to American audio engineering. Designed by Ron Evans, retired McIntosh VP of Engineering, for those who demand uncompromising performance. The MC2600 is renowned as a "beast" of an amp, offering immense power reserves that bring life, authority, and depth to any speaker system, regardless of its load requirements. It is one of his most prized designs. Mr. Evans pioneered the foil laminated Output Autoformer bobbin to minimize eddy currents in the core. Without the shield, it would not meet 0.005% distortion at 20 kHz.

The MC2600 is beloved for its ability to effortlessly deliver power without harshness. It was the final massive solid-state power amplifier in the tradition of the MC350, MC2300 and MC2500, offering unparalleled stability. The perfect choice for audiophiles looking for a vintage "statement piece", demanding speakers requiring immense current, and those seeking high-end McIntosh performance from a classic heavy duty build.

The MC2600 was marketed as one of the most powerful amplifiers built for home entertainment at the time of its release, utilizing 36 power devices and massive transformers to deliver a robust 600 watts per channel into 2, 4, or 8 ohms (1200W mono). Known for its immense power and "tank-like" build, this solid-state beast is celebrated for driving difficult speaker loads effortlessly while providing a warm, detailed, and stable sound signature, making it a highly desirable vintage classic.