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Specifications 

Power Output

300 watts into 8 Ohm load

480 watts into 4 Ohm load

Output Load Impedance

4 or 8 Ohm

Rated Power Band

20Hz to 20,000Hz

Dynamic Headroom

2dB

Wide Band Damping Factor

Greater than 100

Frequency Response

+0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

+0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.005% maximum harmonic distortion at any power 

level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 

20,000Hz

Intermodulation Distortion

0.005% maximum, if the instantaneous peak power 

output does not exceed twice the rated power output for 

any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

Signal To Noise Ratio (A Weighted)

120dB Balanced (below rated output)

118dB Unbalanced (below rated output)

Input Sensitivity (for 300 watts in 8 Ohms)

3.4 Volts Balanced

1.7 Volts Unbalanced

VoltageGain

29dB 

Input Impedance

22,000 Ohms Balanced

22,000 Ohms Unbalanced

Power Guard

Less than 2% Total Harmonic Distortion with up to a 

14dB overdrive signal

Power Control Input

5-15VDC, less than 1mA

Power Control Output

12VDC, 25mA (Delayed 0.2 seconds from power on)

Power Requirements

100 Volts ~ 50/60Hz at 7.2 Amps

110 Volts ~ 50/60Hz at 6.0 Amps

120 Volts ~ 50/60Hz at 6.0 Amps

127 Volts ~ 50/60Hz at 3.7 Amps

220 Volts ~ 50/60Hz at 3.3 Amps

230 Volts ~ 50/60Hz at 3.3 Amps

240 Volts ~ 50/60Hz at 3.3 Amps

Standby, less than 0.5 watt

Refer to the rear panel of the MC830 for the correct 

voltage.

Overall Dimensions

Width is 12-9/32 inches (31.2cm)

Height is 9-1/2 inches (24.1cm) including feet

Depth is 16 inches (40.6cm)

Weight

48 pounds (21.8Kg) net, 55 pounds (24.9Kg) in 

shipping carton

Shipping Carton Dimensions

Width is 20-3/8 inches (51.8cm)

Height is 13-1/4 inches (33.7cm)

Depth is 16-1/4 inches (41.3cm)

Summary of Contents for MC830

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MC830 Power Amplifier Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...chnical Assistance 607 723 3512 Customer Service 607 723 3515 Fax 607 724 0549 Email support mcintoshlabs com Website mcintoshlabs com Copyright 2020 by McIntosh Laboratory Inc The MC830 Power Amplifi...

Page 3: ...trol Trigger 7 Figure 11 Front Panel 9 Figure 12 Re packing diagram 10 Table of Contents Thank you from all of us at McIntosh 2 Make a Note 2 Safety First 2 Where to put it 4 Connection Diagram 5 Conn...

Page 4: ...inches 15 3cm above the top 5 8 inches 1 6cm below the bottom 2 inches 5 1cm on each side of the MC830 so that airflow is not obstructed 18 inches 45 7cm depth behind the front panel 1 7 16 inch 3 7c...

Page 5: ...HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS MC830 POWER AMPLIFIER T8AL 250V 120V 50 60Hz 6A DIS ENA UNBAL BAL INPUT MODE AUTO OFF PWR CONTROL BALANCED IN OUTPUT CLASS 2 WIRING UNBALANCED IN FUSE PU...

Page 6: ...0 Rear View IN OUT McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS MC830 POWER AMPLIFIER T8AL 250V 120V 50 60Hz 6A DIS ENA UNBAL BAL INPUT MODE AUTO OFF PWR CONTROL...

Page 7: ...p cable into the Binding Post s opening or the cable spade lug around the center post of the Binding Post see Figure 09 Rotate the end of the Binding Post clockwise until it is finger tight Attach the...

Page 8: ...peak in a series of peaks When a higher peak is reached the needle will hold that value If no greater power level is reached the needle will lower its level at a rate of approximately 6dB per minute r...

Page 9: ...9 Figure 11 Front Panel Left Knob aka Meter Control Knob Right Knob aka Power Control Knob Illuminated Power Meter Standby Indicator LED Power Guard Indicator LED...

Page 10: ...aterial that has seen better days It is very important that the four plastic feet are properly placed in the holes of the Foam Bottom Pad This will ensure the proper equipment location for shipping Fa...

Page 11: ...in 8 Ohms 3 4 Volts Balanced 1 7 Volts Unbalanced VoltageGain 29dB Input Impedance 22 000 Ohms Balanced 22 000 Ohms Unbalanced Power Guard Less than 2 Total Harmonic Distortion with up to a 14dB over...

Page 12: ...The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 24110400...

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