McIntosh
MC611 1-Channel Solid State Amplifier

AED 33,910.00 (Inc. Tax)

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MC611 1-Channel Solid State Amplifier

- 600 Watt Quad Balanced Monoblock
- 55% increase in Dynamic Headroom compared to the previous model

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Overview

The Monoblock MC611 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier produces 600 Watts of power – enough to satisfy nearly any loudspeaker. A pair of MC611s can easily drive an impressive home stereo system, or add more of them to power a home theater. Thanks to our unique output Autoformer™ technology, your speakers will receive the full 600 Watts regardless if they have 2, 4, or 8 Ohm impedance, allowing you the ability to use the MC611 to its full potential.

“The MC611 is one of the most beautiful sounding amplifiers I’ve ever heard, and at the same time is one of the most realistic sounding amplifiers I’ve ever heard. And this continues to blow me away every time I turn the MC611s’ power on.” Winner of Best of 2018 Blue Note Award. – Enjoy The Music

The MC611 has received numerous updates and improvements compared to our previous 600 Watt monoblock model. Chief among them is that filter capacity has been doubled which has resulted in a dramatic 55% increase in dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 2.8dB. This twofold increase in filter capacity also helps improve the performance of low-end bass frequencies.

” The MC611s offer massive power with minimal distortion at all frequencies, into any load. In doing so they are virtually unique… Easy going silky smooth sound, richly detailed and dynamically awesome.” Awarded 5 out of 5 Globes. – Hi-Fi World

The front panel features new direct LED backlighting for improved appearance and color accuracy. On top, the audio Autoformer and power transformer remain seated just behind the front panel but are now contained in new glass-topped enclosures. Behind them are 2 of our Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which connect to advanced high current output transistors that help eliminate thermal equilibrium lag time. A screening of the amplifier’s block diagram has been added to the panel located between the heatsinks.

“”Attack, sustain, decay came through with such clarity and power you – I – rarely hear through high-power amplifiers… Highly Recommended, A++++.”” – Audiophile Style

On the back, there are 3 sets of McIntosh’s Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts (1 set for each speaker impedance), but more space has been added between each set to allow for easier speaker cable management. Their eco-friendly power management system, which will turn the amp off after a set amount of time when no input signal has been detected, has also been added. Other enhancements include heavier gauge internal wiring and upgraded circuit components.

“”A rare combination of effortless power and sophistication”” that allows it to easily “”drive almost any type of speaker.”” Highly Recommended: 6 Stars – Lyd & Bilde

In addition to all these improvements, the MC611 is full of other exclusive McIntosh technologies:

Power Guard® that monitors and adjusts the input signal at the speed of light and makes real-time adjustments to prevent harsh sounding and potentially speaker damaging clipping
Sentry Monitor™ – our fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal
Quad Balanced design that cancels virtually all noise and distortion that may have crept into the audio signal
Power Control to send power on/off signals to other connected McIntosh components for easy system power up and shutdown.

“Natural, effortless control of dynamic swings, a linear power response throughout the frequency range, a true sense of fidelity to the recorded event, a Muhammed Ali-like speed and power propelling every note, deep authentic bass, and a wonderful human and palpable midrange with an organic, yet polished aural touch.”AudioStream

Both a balanced and unbalanced output are included to make bi-amping or tri-amping your speakers easier; they can also be used to send the audio signal to a secondary system if your preamplifier does not have enough outputs, or to connect a powered subwoofer. The MC611 sits on a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis and features the timeless McIntosh aesthetic of a black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, aluminum handles, and of course a large 8” (20.3 cm) fast responding blue Watt meter.

- Delivers 600 Watts via our Autoformer™ into a 2, 4, or 8 Ohm speaker with a nearly imperceptible total harmonic distortion of 0.005%.
- Compared to the previous generation, filter capacity has been doubled -
resulting in a dramatic 55% increase in dynamic headroom.
- Other updates include heavier gauge internal wiring, upgraded circuit components, the addition of our eco-friendly power management system, and repositioned speaker binding posts for easier speaker cable connectivity.
- 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.
- Both a balanced and unbalanced output are included to make bi-amping or tri-amping your speakers easier or to connect a powered subwoofer.
- Sits atop a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis and is completed with a fast responding 8” (20.3 cm) blue Watt meter, control knobs, illuminated logo, and aluminum end caps with handles
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output per Channel: 600 Watts @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
Number of Channels:1
Total Harmonic Distortion:0.005%
S/N below rated output:
- Balanced: 124dB
- Unbalanced: 120dB
Dynamic Headroom:2.8dB
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:N/A
Mono Parallel:N/A
Output TypeAutoformer™
Meters:Yes
Meter Light Switch:Yes
Balanced Input:1
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"" (55.88cm) (including front panel, handles and cables)
Unit Weight:97.5 lbs (44.32 kg)
Shipping Weight:130.5 lbs (59.32 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.

Pre-order and backorder products will state the approximate delivery timeline beside the Add To Cart button.

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.

For additional information on shipping and our exchange & return policy visit our help center.

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.

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The McIntosh audio system is a stereo system that uses two speakers or a multi-channel system using 3 to 12 speakers. Components are the individual units that individually will offer the highest performance and fidelity possible. Connecting the various components into a complete system of source components, control center, amplifiers, and speakers will deliver the best possible sound.

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Preamplifiers are Control Centers that switch source units, turn volume up and down, and in some cases allow tone shaping or turning bass and treble sounds up or down. Amplifiers are the ‘Muscle’ of the audio system and amplify the small audio signal from the preamp to a large one that will operate speakers and determine how dynamic the reproduced sound of the system is in one unit. Integrated amplifiers are single chassis models that combine the function of the preamplifier and power amplifier in one unit.

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Precision McIntosh power meters allow the monitoring of sound level balance and output level between the two stereo, or many multi-channel speaker channels. Meters protect valuable speaker systems from damage as long as more watts than the speakers are designed to handle are not exceeded.

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The McIntosh Output Autoformer is a special transformer that is designed and manufactured in-house by McIntosh. This allows any speaker type to be used with a McIntosh amplifier and have all of the power that the amp is designed to deliver. All other amplifier designs will not have even power with differing speaker designs. McIntosh amplifiers with the output Autoformer™ will deliver ‘All the Power You Pay For’ regardless of speaker type chosen.

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Power Assurance is a group of patented McIntosh circuit designs that protect the stereo from damage and allow maximum performance and long, trouble free life.

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Quad Differential is the most sophisticated McIntosh amplifier design that allows the impossible combination of the most powerful amplifiers with the very lowest distortion and background noise. Many would say this is the impossible combination; highest power with lowest noise but Quad Balanced make the impossible possible.

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Electromagnetic switching is used in McIntosh preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers to switch the variety of source components connected. Rather than the common mechanical switches that will deteriorate with wear, electromagnetic switches are high tech switching nodes that allow very long, trouble free operation.

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Performance between vacuum tube and solid state (or transistor) gear is almost identical in technical specifications. Many users request vacuum tube units that offer a slightly classical "tube" or "warm" sound to the audio presentation. Tube and solid state models may be mixed and will all work together in a McIntosh component stereo system. Many now use downloaded music as their main media source. Sound quality will always depend on the quality of the download files and the music system interface. McIntosh offers the most advanced computer USB interface in most of our preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers which will maximize audio performance.

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