The MC830 is a mono power amplifier by McIntosh that delivers 300 watts x 1. It was released in September 2020. It is a 1-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The McIntosh MC830 has an MSRP of $5,500.
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 MC830 is rated at 300 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:
- 300 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.005%
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 300 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the McIntosh MC830?
300 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
McIntosh MC830 is rated at 300 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Over 180 watts band. That is the top band we cover, so there is no step up from here - if it is not enough, the answer is more sensitive speakers or a smaller room, not more watts.
When pairing the McIntosh MC830 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 MC830, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
McIntosh MC830 has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Outputs
McIntosh MC830 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓300 watts per channel into 8 ohms is more than most rooms and most speakers will ever ask for.
- ✓Distortion is specified at 0.005%, an order of magnitude below what is generally held to be audible.
- ✓A monoblock - one per speaker, so the two channels share no power supply and no chassis.
- ✓Detachable mains lead (IEC 3-prong).
- ✗Being a monoblock, you need two of them for stereo.
- ✗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 MC830 External Dimensions and Weight
McIntosh MC830 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) . The unit weighs
21.77 kg (48 lbs).
- Width: mm (12-5/16")
- Height: mm (9-1/2")
- Depth: mm (16")
- Weight: 21.77 kg (48 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 MC830 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
McIntosh |
| Full Model Name |
McIntosh MC830 |
| Release Date |
September 2020 |
| Amplifier Type |
Power Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
1 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
300 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 |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| Speaker Outputs |
1 |
| Level Controls |
No |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (9-1/2") |
| Width |
mm (12-5/16") |
| Depth |
mm (16") |
| Weight |
21.77 kg (48 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
| THX Certification |
No |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
How much power does the McIntosh MC830 have?
The McIntosh MC830 delivers 300 watts x 1.
Does the McIntosh MC830 use vacuum tubes?
No. The McIntosh MC830 is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the McIntosh MC830?
The McIntosh MC830 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 MC830 cost?
The McIntosh MC830 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $5,500.
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