The MC152 is a stereo power amplifier by McIntosh that delivers 150 watts x 2. It was released in 2015. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 2 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The McIntosh MC152 has an MSRP of $6,500.
There are 2 McIntosh amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The McIntosh MC152 is rated at 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms. McIntosh provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.005% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 150 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.005%
How loud will 150 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the McIntosh MC152?
150 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 2 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
McIntosh MC152 is rated at 150 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 121 to 180 watts band. The next band up is Over 180 watts, which is worth about 2.3dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 91 to 120 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the McIntosh MC152 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the McIntosh MC152, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
McIntosh MC152 has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Outputs
McIntosh MC152 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓150 watts per channel into 8 ohms is more than most rooms and most speakers will ever ask for.
- ✓Rated down to 2 ohms, so even a speaker with a punishing impedance dip is within its brief.
- ✓Distortion is specified at 0.005%, an order of magnitude below what is generally held to be audible.
- ✓Detachable mains lead (IEC 3-prong).
- ✗A power amplifier has no volume control and no input selection - it needs a preamplifier, or a source with a variable output, in front of it.
McIntosh MC152 External Dimensions and Weight
McIntosh MC152 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) . The unit weighs
34.02 kg (75 lbs).
- Width: mm (17-1/2")
- Height: mm (6")
- Depth: mm (21")
- Weight: 34.02 kg (75 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~cm2 / 0.0inch2
- Volume: ~0.0 liter / 0.0 gallon
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the McIntosh MC152 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
McIntosh |
| Full Model Name |
McIntosh MC152 |
| Release Date |
2015 |
| Amplifier Type |
Power Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
150 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.005% |
| Minimum Impedance |
2 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| Speaker Outputs |
2 |
| Level Controls |
No |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (6") |
| Width |
mm (17-1/2") |
| Depth |
mm (21") |
| Weight |
34.02 kg (75 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
| THX Certification |
No |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
How much power does the McIntosh MC152 have?
The McIntosh MC152 delivers 150 watts x 2.
Does the McIntosh MC152 use vacuum tubes?
No. The McIntosh MC152 is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the McIntosh MC152?
The McIntosh MC152 uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
How much does the McIntosh MC152 cost?
The McIntosh MC152 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $6,500.
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