- 2,000 Watt Quad Balanced Monoblock
- 3 speaker terminals for tri-wiring
- 2 Power Modules, 1 Output Module
MC2KW
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
The MC2KW monoblock amplifier is designed to exceed the demands of true lifelike playback levels, capable of delivering 2,000 watts of continuous power and 8,000 watts of peak power into 2, 4 or 8 ohm speakers. But sheer power output is just the beginning of the story.
The MC2KW’s unique design incorporates three modules. Two 1,000 watt power modules each contain half the circuitry and a power supply. The output module houses the input and output connections, meter, and output transformer; it also functions as the control center. The MC2KW features McIntosh's Quad Balanced circuitry design which, in the process of creating such extraordinary power, cancels virtually all noise and distortion that may have been introduced into the audio signal. This leaves a clean signal that even when amplified to high levels is still as pure as when it entered the amplifier from the preamplifier.
Other McIntosh technologies are included in the MC2KW. The world famous McIntosh Autoformer™ guarantees your speakers will always receive full power regardless of their impedance, while Power Guard® will prevent clipping that could damage them. Three sets of speaker connections are included to allow for tri-wiring your speakers if they are so designed. Sentry Monitor™ is a fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal. Both balanced and unbalanced inputs are available for connecting to the rest of your system. The large, blue watt meter is not only mesmerizing to look at but also provides a swift and accurate reading of the amplified signal.
All three modules are housed in a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis that compliments the classic glass front panel, knobs and brushed aluminum handles along with nearly any room decor. The MC2KW is perfect for both 2-channel music lovers as well as in home theater systems. Contact your local dealer to learn more.
-
Specifications
Electronic Specifications
-
- Power Output per Channel
- 2000W @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
-
- Number of Channels
- 1
-
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.005%
-
- S/N below rated output
- 123dB Unbalanced; 127dB Balanced
-
- Dynamic Headroom
- 2dB
-
- Damping Factor
- >40 Wideband
-
- Rated Power Band
- 20Hz to 20kHz
-
- Frequency Response
- +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
Control
-
- Remote Power Control
-
- Multi-Channel DB25 Cable
General Specifications
-
- Circuit Configuration
- Quad Balanced
-
- Circuit Design
- Solid State
-
- Mono Bridge
-
- Mono Parallel
-
- Output Type
- Autoformer™
-
- Meters
-
- Meter Light Switch
-
- Balanced Input
- Yes-2
-
- Front Panel
- 1/2" Glass with handles
-
- Illumination
- LED Fiber Optic
-
- Chassis Style
- Open Stainless Steel (each module)
Connectivity
-
- Speaker Binding Post Type
- Yes, 200 amp, 3 sets for each tap
Weights & Dimensions
-
- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
- Each Module: 17-3/4" (45.09cm) x 12-5/16" (31.27cm) (including feet) x 26-5/8" (62.54cm) (including the front panel, handles, knobs and interconnect cables)
-
- Unit Weight
- Output Module (1 included): 123 lbs (55.8 kg);
Power Module (2 included): 127 lbs (57.6 kg) ea
-
- Shipping Weight
- Output Module (1 included): 148 lbs (67.1 kg);
Power Module (2 included): 152 lbs (68.9 kg) ea
-
-
Downloads
Product Literature User Documents - MC2KW Power Amplifier Brochure (1.7 MB)
-
Reviews & Awards
Reviews & Awards - Reference Home Entertainment Nov 2006 (1.06 MB)
- RRHomeEntertainment-Jan-Feb07 (0.31 MB)
- Time 031008 (1.25 MB)

MC2KW is also part of the Reference Music System
DISCOVER MOREMore from Amplifiers
-
MC901
Dual Mono Amplifier
- The ultimate solution for bi-amping loudspeakers: 300 Watt vacuum tube amplifier and 600 Watt solid state amplifier on one chassis
- Vacuum tube section powers mid and upper drivers
- Solid state section drives power hungry woofers
- DualView™ Power Output Meter
-
MC1.25KW
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 1,200 Watt Quad Balanced Monoblock
- Redesigned from top to bottom
-
MC611
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 600 Watt Quad Balanced Monoblock
- 55% increase in Dynamic Headroom compared to previous model
-
MC3500
1-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier Mk II
- 350 Watt Monoblock
- Inspired by the original 1968-71 MC3500 – the Amplifier that Inspired a Generation
- Powered by eight EL509S high-power output vacuum tubes
- Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor™, Sentry Monitor, Solid Cinch speaker binding posts
- Machined aluminum front panel with a bead blast finish and gold anodizing
-
MC830
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 300 Watts into 8 Ohms
- 480 Watts into 4 Ohms
- Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, Monogrammed Heatsinks, Solid Cinch speaker binding posts
-
MC462
2-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 450 Watts x 2 Channels
- 66% increase in Dynamic Headroom compared to previous model
- Quad Balanced Design with McIntosh Autoformers™
-
MC312
2-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 300 Watts x 2 Channels
- 27% increase in Dynamic Headroom compared to previous model
- McIntosh Autoformers™
-
MC2152
70th Anniversary 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier
- 150 Watts x 2 Channels
- Unity Coupled Circuit Output Transformers
- (8) KT88, (4) 12AX7A and (4) 12AT7 vacuum tubes
- Striking new design with carbon fiber side panels
-
MC1502
2-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier
- 150 Watts x 2 Channels
- Unity Coupled Circuit Output Transformers
- (8) KT88, (4) 12AX7A and (4) 12AT7 vacuum tubes
-
MC275
2-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier
- 75 Watts x 2 channels or 150 Watts x 1 channel
- Unity Coupled Circuit Output Transformers
- (4) KT88, (4) 12AT7 and (3) 12AX7A vacuum tubes
- One of the most iconic amplifiers ever made by any brand
-
MC303
3-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 300 Watts x 3 Channels
- Designed for home theaters
- Tri-Amp capability
-
MC255
5-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 250 Watts x 3 Channels; 200 Watts x 5 Channels
- TripleView™ Power Output Meter
- More than 100% increase in Dynamic Headroom
- Dynamic Power Manager®; Power Guard®
- Designed for home theaters
-
MC257
7-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 250 Watts x 3 Channels; 200 Watts x 7 Channels
- TripleView™ Power Output Meter
- 94% increase in Dynamic Headroom
- Dynamic Power Manager®; Power Guard®
- Designed for home theaters
-
MC8207
7-Channel Solid State Amplifier
- 200 Watts x 7 Channels
- Designed for home theaters
- LED power output indicators
-
MI347
7-Channel Digital Amplifier
- Designed for home theaters
- 3 Front Channels: 250 Watts into 8 Ohms or 300 Watts into 4 Ohms
- 4 Surround Channels: 125 Watts into 8 Ohms or 200 Watts into 4 Ohms
- 3U rack mountable
- Power Guard® and Sentry Monitor™
-
MI254
4-Channel Digital Amplifier
- Perfect for home theater surround sound speakers
- 250 Watts into 8 Ohms
- 300 Watts into 4 Ohms
- 2U rack mountable
- Can also be used in distributed audio
- Bussable inputs
- Signal sensing
- Power Guard® and Sentry Monitor™
-
MI128
8-Channel Digital Amplifier
- Ideal for multi-zone distributed audio
- 120 Watts into 8 Ohms
- 150 Watts into 4 Ohms
- 2U rack mountable
- Channel summing circuits for mono signal distribution
- Volume controls for each channel
- Bussable inputs
- Signal sensing
- Power Guard® and Sentry Monitor™
-
MI1250
12-Channel Digital Amplifier
- Ideal for multi-zone distributed audio
- 50 Watts into 8 Ohms
- 90 Watts into 4 Ohms
- 2U rack mountable
- Channel summing circuits for mono signal distribution
- Volume controls for each channel
- Bussable inputs
- Signal sensing
- Power Guard® and Sentry Monitor™
ASK AN EXPERT:
MC2KW
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
* Required Field
Thank you for contacting McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. We will reply to your message as soon as possible.
Compare Products:
PLEASE SELECT PRODUCTS TO COMPARE
-
MC901
Dual Mono Amplifier
-
MC2KW
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC1.25KW
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC611
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC3500
1-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier Mk II
-
MC830
1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC2301
1-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier
-
MC462
2-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC312
2-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC152
2-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC2152
70th Anniversary 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier
-
MC1502
2-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier
-
MC275
2-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier
-
MC303
3-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC255
5-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC257
7-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MC8207
7-Channel Solid State Amplifier
-
MI347
7-Channel Digital Amplifier
-
MI254
4-Channel Digital Amplifier
-
MI128
8-Channel Digital Amplifier
-
MI1250
12-Channel Digital Amplifier