To celebrate their 50th anniversary McIntosh has launched a special
anniversary edition tube power amplifier in the form of the new
MC275.The new golden anniversary Limited edition McIntosh MC275 tube
amplifier is similar in design to the original MC275, first released by
McIntosh bank in 1961.
Even though the styling and design may look
similar to the 1961
version, and even use the same tube circuitry as the original. The
technology inside the tube power amplifier is most definitely
21st-century.
However McIntosh are keen to stress that none of the modern
performance related technology enhancements will adversely affect this
smooth and clean sonic characteristics which the original McIntosh MC275
tube amplifier is famous for.
The MC275 tube amplifier Measures just 216 x 546 x 305 mm and is
equipped with an output of 75 watts per channel at 2, 4, 8 or 16 ohms,
or 150 watts in bridged mono mode, has a power band rating of 20Hz to
20kHz, total harmonic distortion of 0.5 percent, and a signal-to-noise
ratio of 105dB below the rated output. McIntosh explains:
“The 50th Anniversary Limited Edition McIntosh MC275 tube power
amplifier combines modern convenience and performance enhancements
without altering the sound character that has made it famous for the
past 50 years. A very limited quantity of the special 50th Anniversary
Limited Edition McIntoshMC275 has been created for only the most
discerning of audio connoisseurs. Individuals who are fortunate enough
to own this timeless amplifier are certainly amongst the most
sophisticated audio enthusiasts globally.”
The new fiftieth anniversary McIntosh MC275 tube amplifier is now available to purchase from retailers priced at $6500.
