The McIntosh MC462 Stereo Amplifier is a flagship solid-state power amplifier, delivering a formidable 450 Watts per channel into 2, 4, or 8 Ohm loads thanks to McIntosh’s patented Autoformer™ technology. Its Quad Balanced design and significantly increased (50% more) filter capacity provide an impressive 3.0dB dynamic headroom, ensuring effortless reproduction of musical peaks and deeper bass.

Proprietary Power Guard® prevents clipping, while Sentry Monitor™ protects the amplifier. Connectivity includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, plus McIntosh’s Solid Cinch™ binding posts. Adorned with iconic blue Watt meters, a black glass front panel, and Monogrammed Heatsinks™, the MC462 combines immense power with ultra-low 0.005% THD, delivering a pristine and dynamic listening experience.

- Experience stereo bliss with the MC462 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier. It replaces the highly regarded MC452 as our most powerful stereo amplifier and features the same robust output of 450 Watts per channel.
- With a dedicated McIntosh Autoformer™ connected to each audio channel, the full 450 Watts is available to any speaker regardless if it has 2, 4, or 8 Ohm impedance.
- Compared to MC452, filter capacity has been nearly doubled resulting in a remarkable 66% increase in dynamic headroom.
- Other updates include heavier gauge internal wiring, upgraded circuit components, the addition of our eco-friendly power management system, and updated industrial design features.
- Full of numerous McIntosh technologies including Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Quad Balanced design, McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™, patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts, and Power Control.
- Signature black glass front panel features new direct LED backlighting for improved appearance and color accuracy.
- Sits atop a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis and is completed with a pair of fast responding blue Watt meters, control knobs, illuminated logo, and aluminum end caps with handles.

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output per Channel:450 Watts @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
Number of Channels:2
Total Harmonic Distortion:0.005%
S/N below rated output:122dB
Dynamic Headroom:3.0dB
Damping Factor: >40 Wideband
Rated Power Band:20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response
- +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz

CONTROL
Remote Power Control: Yes
Multi-Channel DB25 Cable:N/A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Circuit Configuration:Quad Balanced
Circuit Design:Solid State
Mono Bridge:No
Mono Parallel:No
Output Type:Autoformer™
Meters:Yes
Meter Light Switch:Yes
Balanced Input:2
Front Panel:Glass with handles
Illumination:Direct LED
Chassis Style:Polished stainless steel & black painted steel

CONNECTIVITY
Speaker Binding Post Type:Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts.

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
- 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 9-7/16" (23.97cm) (including feet) x 22-1/2" (57.2cm) (including front panel, handles and cables)
Unit Weight:115 lbs (52.3 kg)
Shipping Weight:148 lbs (67.3 kg)

Orders ship Sunday through Friday from our offices in Dubai, UAE.

In-stock products typically ship within 48 hours and should be expected to arrive in 3-4 business days. Orders outside of the UAE should be expected to arrive in 5-7 business days.

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If you would like to place a custom order, chat with our specialists for a guided shopping experience. Once your order has been placed, a timeline will be provided depending on your order details.

- Free delivery within the UAE
- Shipping charges will be calculated upon checkout for orders outside of the UAE (Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Qatar).
- Taxes and duties are calculated according to the applicable laws of the state or country an item is shipped to and are the customer's responsibility.

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Installation charges are applicable and can be paid upon delivery for our clients based in Dubai.

- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter

For clients based outside of the UAE, please contact our specialists and we will share an estimate based on your requirements.