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Amplifier Specifications

Power Output

200 watts is the minimum sine wave continuous aver-

age power output per channel, both channels operating

Output Load Impedance

2, 4 or 8 ohms 

Rated Power Band

20Hz to 20,000Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.005% maximum with both channels operating from 

250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz

Intermodulation Distortion

0.005% maximum, if the instantaneous peak power is 

400 watts or less per channel with both channels oper-

ating for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 

20,000Hz

Dynamic Headroom

2.0dB

Wide Band Damping Factor

Greater than 40

Power Guard

Less than 2% THD with up to 16dB overdrive at 

1,000Hz

Frequency Response

+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz

Preamplifier Output 1 and 2 (for rated input)

1.4V unbalanced (8V Maximun)

Maximum Input Signal, con’t

Phono MC, 8mV

Power Amplifier In, 16V

Preamplifier Output Impedance

220 ohms

Headphone Impedance

100 to 600 ohms

Voltage Gain

High Level to Output 1 and 2: 15dB

Phono MM to Rec Output: 40dB

Phono MC to Rec Output: 60dB

Phono MM to Output 1 and 2: 55dB

Phono MC to Output 1 and 2: 75dB

Power Amplifier: 29dB

Power Control and Trigger Output

12VDC, 25mA

Sensitivity (for rated output)

High Level, 250mV unbalanced, 500mV balanced

Phono MM, 2.5mV

Phono MC, 0.25mV

Power Amp In, 1.4V

Signal To Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)

High Level, 95dB below rated output

Phono MM, 82dB below 5mV input

Phono MC, 80dB below 0.5mV input

Power Amplifier, 113dB below rated output

Input Impedance

High Level, 20K ohms

Phono MM - 47K ohms; 50pF

Phono MC - 50, 100, 200, 400 or 1,000 ohms; 100pF

Preamplifier Output Impedance

220 ohms

Maximum Input Signal

High Level, 8V unbalanced, 16V balanced

Phono MM, 80mV

MAC7200 Amplifier Specifications

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MAC7200 Tone Control Curves

Summary of Contents for MAC7200

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MAC7200 Receiver Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...______________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name _________________________________ Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document Important Ad...

Page 3: ...Preset 34 Tuner Text 34 USB Input Operation with a Computer 35 36 Specifications 37 38 Packing Instructions 39 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component...

Page 4: ...n Off Signals 12 volt 0 volt when connected to other McIntosh Components An additional connection is for controlling the illumination of the Power Output Meters on McIntosh Power Amplifiers A 3 5mm st...

Page 5: ...tromagnetic Switches on all inputs and operating functions for reliable noiseless distortion free switch ing There is a Balanced Input for connection of a source component Digital Audio Inputs The Dig...

Page 6: ...plifiers Source Components and Accessories is included The Power Control Trig ger Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given Input Output is selected PassThru Mode The Automatic PassThru Mode all...

Page 7: ...rmation on the next page pertaining to installing the MAC7200 into cabinets Front View of the MAC7200 Rear View of the MAC7200 Side View of the MAC7200 17 1 2 44 5cm 7 5 8 19 4cm 3 16 0 5cm 16 1 16 40...

Page 8: ...ining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Allow at least 6...

Page 9: ...ntification of Rear Panel Connections for the MAC7200 Receiver is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner s Manual Packet Refer to separate sheet Mc1A for the Rear Panel Connections...

Page 10: ...in steps 7 thru 8 Sensor Connection 10 Optionally connect the cable with stereo mini plug coming from the compatible External Sensor to the EXT CTRL External Control IR IN Jack on the MAC7200 Refer t...

Page 11: ...u input 1 Connect Audio Cables from the A V Processor FL Front Left and FR Front Right Channel Outputs to the MAC7200 UNBALANCED Num ber 5 INPUTS Left and Right Jacks 2 Connect a Control Cable from th...

Page 12: ...rs from between the OUTPUT 1 Jacks and the PWR AMP In Jacks located on the Rear Panel of the MAC7200 Note Place the McIntosh Jumper in a safe place for possible future use 2 Using a pair of shielded R...

Page 13: ...usly prepared bare wire cable ends into the banana plugs and secure the connections Refer to figure I 3 Rotate the Output Terminal Post clockwise until it is finger tight Refer to figure J Then using...

Page 14: ...ly clamped into the terminals so the lugs or wire cannot slip out Refer to figures L and M Note The illustration located on the separate folded sheet Mc2B is for connection to an 8 ohms Loudspeaker If...

Page 15: ...15...

Page 16: ...used with McIntosh Models displaying instructions on a video screen Press to change Broadcast BANDs on a connected Tuner Select certain functions on a variety of McIntosh Models Select the DEVICE to...

Page 17: ...Level etc appears on the MAC7200 Front Panel Display then press the LEVEL Up or Down Push button to adjust the Trim setting Note Press the TRIM Push button to recall the last Trim function selected Fo...

Page 18: ...n or Off INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates the Sources Volume other Audio Set tings Tuner Functions other Operation al Functions and Setup Mode Settings TONE Push button with indicator when deactivated th...

Page 19: ...three Firmware Identification Numbers for the MAC7200 The first Firmware Number is for the Main Circuitry of the MAC7200 and can be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Mode 1 Press and hold...

Page 20: ...trol until the display indicates SETUP UNBAL 4 Off Refer to figure 7 5 Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the INPUT Control In the following example the UNBAL 4 Input will be switched On Notes...

Page 21: ...ge 19 2 Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP Out puts Hold INPUT appears on the Information Display Refer to figure 20 3 Press and hold in the INPUT Control until 21 To save the new name press and hol...

Page 22: ...ss and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE Refer to figure 2 on page 17 2 Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP Trig gers Hold INPUT appears on the Information Display Refer to figure 27...

Page 23: ...umber 1 Preamplifier Output Jacks The Setup Mode allows selection of the specified MAC7200 Input to be used for the Right and Left Front Channels In the example below the Right and Left Front Channels...

Page 24: ...UT Control to enter the SETUP MODE Refer to figure 2 on page 17 2 Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP IR Codes Normal appears on the Information Display Refer to figure 42 3 Rotate the VOLUME ADJUST...

Page 25: ...il SETUP Tuner Presets Hold INPUT appears on the Informa tion Display Refer to figure 48 3 Press and hold in the INPUT Control until FM Presets Set Hold INPUT appears on the Infor mation Display Refer...

Page 26: ...in clearing of all the Station Presets 1 Press and hold the INPUT CONTROL until the Front Panel Display indicates the Setup Mode is active Refer to figure 2 on page 17 2 Rotate the INPUT Control unti...

Page 27: ...of the Microprocessors Factory Reset If it becomes desirable to reset all the adjustable set tings Setup and Trim Settings to the factory default values perform the following steps 1 Press and hold in...

Page 28: ...Push button on the Front Panel or the Power Red Push button on the Remote Control Note For an explanation of the Remote Control Push button functions refer to pages 16 and 17 trol when the Tuner FM or...

Page 29: ...TONE Push button will be illuminated When the Tone Controls are Disabled the previous settings for Treble and Bass are bypassed from the signal path To deactivate Tone Controls perform the following 1...

Page 30: ...ssigned to Mono Mode To change Stereo Mode to Mono for a given Input Source perform the following steps 1 Select the desired Input Source 2 Select MONO STEREO ______ as indicated on the Front Panel In...

Page 31: ...ings the acousti cal depth and spatiality of music normally heard with loudspeakers to your headphones The default setting is HXD On To switch HXD Off perform the follow ing 1 Momentarily press the IN...

Page 32: ...ohms Power Output Meters The MAC7200 Power Output Meters indicate the power delivered to the Loudspeakers Refer to figure 98 The meters respond to all the musical information being produced by the Amp...

Page 33: ...s and Push buttons are deactivated as long as the Passthru Mode is active Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs When a Digital Input Optical or Coaxial Connection on the MAC7200 is selected the Front Pan...

Page 34: ...the Remote Control P1 will disappear and the let ter P will appear flashing on the left side of the Front Panel Display Refer to Figure 111 3 Press the large PRESET Push button a second time to comple...

Page 35: ...before connecting the MAC7200 USB Input to the USB Port on the computer Note If an Apple Macintosh computer is used with the MAC7200 no additional driver is required The McIntosh USB Audio Windows Dr...

Page 36: ...ng Rate Bit Rate and Buffer Size for the music streaming from the com puter into the MAC7200 3 When the Media Stream Program on the computer is set to output in the ASIO format the Mc Intosh HD USB Au...

Page 37: ...Maximun Maximum Input Signal con t Phono MC 8mV Power Amplifier In 16V Preamplifier Output Impedance 220 ohms Headphone Impedance 100 to 600 ohms Voltage Gain High Level to Output 1 and 2 15dB Phono M...

Page 38: ...USB Inputs PCM DSD Digital Input Sample Rate Coaxial and Optical 44 1kHz to 192kHz 24 Bit MCT 44 1kHz 16 Bit CD DSD64 SACD USB 44 1kHz to 384kHz 32 Bit PCM DSD64 DSD128 DSD256 DXD352 8kHz DXD384kHz D...

Page 39: ...interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart ment of McIntosh Laboratory...

Page 40: ...cts is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcin...

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