McIntosh MC2301 Monoblock Pair 1-Channel Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier w Boxes EXCELLENT (Set of 2)

McIntosh MC2301 Monoblock Pair 1-Channel Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier w Boxes EXCELLENT (Set of 2)

Item Details:

• Brand/Model: McIntosh MC2301 (matched pair, sold as monoblocks)
• Type: Single-channel vacuum tube monoblock power amplifier
• Power Output: 300W per channel into 2, 4, or 8 ohms via patented Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer
• Output Tubes: Eight KT88 power tubes per amp
• Circuit Design: Quad Balanced, Quad-Differential circuitry — first McIntosh tube amp to use this topology, cancelling nearly all inherent noise and circuit-born nonlinearities
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.5% maximum (any power level 250mW to rated power, 20Hz–20kHz); 0.25% at 1kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 117dB below rated output
• Dynamic Headroom: 1.2dB
• Damping Factor: Greater than 15, wideband
• Frequency Response: +0/-0.5dB (20Hz–20kHz), +0/-3.0dB (10Hz–100kHz)
• Inputs: Balanced and unbalanced
• Protection: Sentry Monitor fuse-less short-circuit protection with automatic reset
• Additional Features: McIntosh Power Control, selectable meter illumination, illuminated blue wattmeter per unit
• Construction: Black glass front panel, brushed aluminum handles, polished stainless steel chassis, visible tube array
• Dimensions (each): 17.75" W x 12.3" H x 23" D
• Condition: Excellent
• Includes: Original boxes (2)

Summary:
Up for sale is a matched pair of McIntosh MC2301 vacuum tube monoblock power amplifiers, in excellent condition and complete with both original boxes. As the first McIntosh tube amplifier to feature Quad Balanced/Quad-Differential circuitry, the MC2301 combines the rich, dimensional presentation of eight KT88 output tubes with remarkably low noise for a tube design, thanks to McIntosh's patented Unity Coupled Circuit output transformer delivering the full 300 watts regardless of speaker impedance. Sold as a true monoblock pair, this setup provides dedicated amplification per channel for maximum headroom, separation, and dynamic authority — ideal for driving even the most demanding loudspeakers with authority and grace. The exposed tube array framing the illuminated blue wattmeter, set against a black glass panel and polished stainless steel chassis, makes this pair as visually commanding as it is sonically capable. A genuine flagship-tier tube amplifier setup for the serious two-channel enthusiast. Shows excellent condition on both units with no notable wear.

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