Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. General: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moistu...
Page 4 - Caution: To prevent electrical shock make sure that the AC
4 Performance Features Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan- dards of excellence in the MC2102 Power Amplifier. Two 100 watt high current output channels will drive any high quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate performance. ...
Page 6 - Installation of Tubes and Tube Cover; Caution: To prevent electrical shock make sure that the AC
6 Installation of Tubes and Tube Cover Caution: To prevent electrical shock make sure that the AC POWER CORD IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE MC2102 when inserting or removing Tubes, as there are hazardous voltages present at the pins of the Tube sockets. Your MC2102 has gone through an extensive series of p...
Page 7 - Installation of Tubes, Tube Cover, Location and Ventilation; Caution: To prevent electrical shock make sure that the; Location and Ventilation
7 Installation of Tubes, Tube Cover, Location and Ventilation There are two different types of Small Signal Tubes (12AX7A and 12AT7) used in each channel. Tube type can be found on the outside of the Tube. The MC2102 will not function if they are inserted into the wrong socket. Small Signal Tubes: 1...
Page 8 - Installation in a Custom Cabinet; Custom Cabinet Cutout
8 The MC2102 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MC2102 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with ...
Page 9 - MC2102 Top Rear Panel Connections and Switchs
9 UNBALANCED INPUTS for audio cables from a preamplifier or control center audio outputs MC2102 Top Rear Panel Connections and Switchs Connect the MC2102 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to deter- mine the correct volt- age BALANCED INPUTS for audio cables from ...
Page 10 - How to Connect for Stereo
10 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC2102 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective Terminal Connections Cover has been installed. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. For Re...
Page 12 - How to Connect for Mono Parallel
12 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC2102 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective Terminal Connections Cover has been installed. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. For Re...
Page 14 - How to Connect for Mono Bridge
14 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC2102 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective Terminal Connections Cover has been installed. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. For Re...
Page 16 - Front Panel Displays and Controls
16 Front Panel Displays and Controls METER indicates the Left Channel Power Output of the amplifier METER Switch selects the display modes of the Power Output Meters POWER Switch Turns AC Power Off, Remote or On Remote On Indicator lights when the amplifier is in the Remote Turn-On Mode METER indica...
Page 18 - Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC2102 for the correct
18 Specifications Specifications Power Output Stereo Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, all channels operating is: 100 watts into 2 ohm load 100 watts into 4 ohm load 100 watts into 8 ohm load Power Output Mono Parallel Minimum sine wave continuous average power output is...
Page 20 - Chambers Street
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