McIntosh MA 5100, Owner'S Manual

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The Mclntosh "will to perfection" requires that we probe
constantly into the unknown to bring the performance of our
electronic equipment closer to perfection than ever before.
This requires a constant and relentless search for low noise,
broad band conservative design with an ever lower distortion
factor. This is not required of ordinary equipment of average
designs. It is, for us, a costly but worthwhile scientific and
engineering effort. Our continuing research benefits our cus-
tomers with the almost complete lack of obsolescence and
the most reliable equipment ever made. It also means the
lowest long-range cost to you. Nearly all of the Mclntosh
equipment ever made is still useable, or in use, though it
may have been made twenty years ago.
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
BLOCK DIAGRAM
PERFORMANCE CHARTS
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION
IN A HURRY
TYPICAL CONNECTION
CONNECTING
BALANCING
LISTENING
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
GUARANTEE
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Your purchase of a Mclntosh instrument
shows that you are a careful discriminat-
ing buyer. One who is interested in quality
performance, quality engineering, quality
m a n u f a c t u r i n g , and long t r o u b l e - f r e e
equipment life. You can protect your in-
vestment by spending a few minutes read-
ing this owner's manual.
When you bought a Mclntosh, you bought
countless hours of musical pleasure and
superior performance. Enjoy it!
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