Do you like Mac?
Do yo like tubes?
Can you 300watts of power from duo mono?
Do you have$35k lying around?
Did you buy a solid state map merely because your speker is such a beast?
Maybe your dream has materialized.
From what I have gathered this is an interesting approach. At least from my knowledge Mac has never been k own as a trailblazer. With the possible exception of their speakers. Their forte has been the bullet proof execution of the tried and true. Their speaker is a notable exception.
Audiophiles have long sought the marriage of solid state and tube amplification. Such as my favorite amp,the Moscode 402au. When you mix anything you inevitably lose some flavor of the originals.
Many audiophiles have tried to take advantage by using thier favorite tube emp for the tweeter/midrange and solid state
the bass. This approach has often proven to be very satisfying
While I struggle.to recognize the benefits of bi-wireing, many swear
You get Macs ' usual bullet proof construction tion and company stability. Coupled with massive tube and ss power. Versatility. True biwiring. Mac saves you the trouble of having to hunt down a compatible tube amp or vice versa
There is nothing to prevent you from using the tubes on the bottom and the ss on top. Or using one section full range.
This is a great concept that is destined to be imitated. Time will tell if the execution will matc the brilliance of the concept. Many speakers could benefit from this approach.
For example the Magico M2 by which I was so impressed at this year's CAF. Magico prefers prefers hefty application but could benefit from tubes.
From what I have gathered this is an interesting approach. At least from my knowledge Mac has never been k own as a trailblazer. With the possible exception of their speakers. Their forte has been the bullet proof execution of the tried and true. Their speaker is a notable exception.
Audiophiles have long sought the marriage of solid state and tube amplification. Such as my favorite amp,the Moscode 402au. When you mix anything you inevitably lose some flavor of the originals.
Many audiophiles have tried to take advantage by using thier favorite tube emp for the tweeter/midrange and solid state
the bass. This approach has often proven to be very satisfying
While I struggle.to recognize the benefits of bi-wireing, many swear
You get Macs ' usual bullet proof construction tion and company stability. Coupled with massive tube and ss power. Versatility. True biwiring. Mac saves you the trouble of having to hunt down a compatible tube amp or vice versa
There is nothing to prevent you from using the tubes on the bottom and the ss on top. Or using one section full range.
This is a great concept that is destined to be imitated. Time will tell if the execution will matc the brilliance of the concept. Many speakers could benefit from this approach.
For example the Magico M2 by which I was so impressed at this year's CAF. Magico prefers prefers hefty application but could benefit from tubes.
Power Guard® that monitors and adjusts the input signal in the 600 Watt solid state amplifier section in real time, then makes unobtrusive adjustments to prevent harsh sounding distortion and potential speaker damaging clipping.
Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor™ (SGS). The 300 Watt vacuum tube amplifier section of the MC901 breaks new ground as it's our first amplifier to feature our new Power Guard SGS™ technology. Power Guard SGS helps prevent premature vacuum tube failure by monitoring the screen grid current in the KT88 output vacuum tubes. If the current becomes too high, a circuit in Power Guard SGS is activated which then dynamically attenuates the input signal in real time to keep the vacuum tubes operating at safe levels.
Sentry Monitor™ observes the output current and shuts the amplifier off if it ever exceeds safe limits.
Quad Balanced design that cancels virtually all noise and distortion that may have crept into the audio signal.
Power Control that can send power on/off signals to other connected McIntosh components for easy system power up and shutdown.
Our patented, gold-plated Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts that easily and securely attach the speaker cables.
McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ that are connected to advanced high current output transistors efficiently cool the solid state amplifier section.
Our Power Management System that will turn the entire unit off after a set amount of time when no input signal has been detected.
Although the MC901 may look different than any McIntosh product before it, a quick glance reveals signature McIntosh design cues. The top is highlighted by a series of diagrams printed on glass that outline the basic circuitry and specifications of the unit, along with a glass nameplate trimmed with a circular aluminum ring that's finished to match the front panel endcaps. The sides are adorned with vintage McIntosh-styled die cast aluminum name badges. Two classic McIntosh knobs are located on the front of the polished stainless steel chassis, and direct LED backlighting illuminates the DualView meter, McIntosh logo and the lettering on the black glass front panel. The uncompromising level of fit and finish that is expected of a McIntosh product completes the MC901. It can be combined with a variety of preamplifiers, turntables, CD players, media streamers and other specialty products to form a complete home audio system. Contact your local dealer to learn more about this one-of-a-kind home audio amplifier.
Specifications
Electronic Specifications
Power Output per Channel Solid State section: 600 Watts @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
Vacuum Tube section: 300 Watts @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
Number of Channels 1
Total Harmonic Distortion Solid State section: 0.005% maximum harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Vacuum Tube section: 0.5% maximum harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz