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Description
MC257 7-Channel Solid State AmplifierTransform Your Home Theater with the McIntosh MC257 7 Channel Amplifier The McIntosh MC257 7 Channel Solid State Amplifier delivers the power and performance that your home theater deserves. With 250 Watts per channel for 3 channels and 200 Watts per channel for 7 channels, the MC257 ensures your movies, music, and games are brought to life with the unparalleled sound quality and clarity that only McIntosh can provide. Key Features: 250 Watts x 3
Transform Your Home Theater with the McIntosh MC257 7-Channel Amplifier
The McIntosh MC257 7-Channel Solid State Amplifier delivers the power and performance that your home theater deserves. With 250 Watts per channel for 3 channels and 200 Watts per channel for 7 channels, the MC257 ensures your movies, music, and games are brought to life with the unparalleled sound quality and clarity that only McIntosh can provide.
Key Features:
- 250 Watts x 3 Channels; 200 Watts x 7 Channels
- Innovative TripleView™ Power Output Meter
- 94% increase in dynamic headroom for enhanced performance
- Dynamic Power Manager® (DPM) for consistent power delivery
- Power Guard® and Sentry Monitor™ for advanced speaker protection
- Monogrammed Heatsinks™ for cool, quiet operation
- Gold-plated binding posts to prevent corrosion
Experience Immersive Sound with TripleView™ Technology
The MC257 is highlighted by our eye-catching TripleView™ Power Output Meter, which independently displays the real-time power output of the amplifier’s three front channels. This 15” wide meter combines three traditional McIntosh meters into a single, streamlined enclosure, delivering the same high performance and enticing motion that McIntosh meters are known for. The TripleView meter’s captivating blue glow can be turned off to ensure it doesn’t compete with your TV or movie screen, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the action.
Pair with the McIntosh MX180 A/V Processor
For the ultimate home theater setup, pair the MC257 with the McIntosh MX180 A/V Processor. This combination "checked all the performance-related boxes when it came to signal integrity and immersion. Also, clarity and dynamics were off the charts... It had an amazing surround bubble that put me in the center of the action. This soundscape featured pinpoint imaging of all the discrete effects. The overall clarity, dynamic punch, and low distortion of the sound were above reproach." – SECRETS of Home Theater and High Fidelity
Powerful Performance with Enhanced Dynamic Headroom
The MC257 has been upgraded to deliver even more power and performance. When using the front left, center, and right channels, power output has been increased by 25%, delivering 250 Watts per channel. When all 7 channels are in use, each receives a robust 200 Watts per channel. Thanks to an increased filter capacity, the MC257 boasts a 94% increase in dynamic headroom, allowing it to handle even the most demanding soundtracks with ease. This increased headroom, along with improved low-frequency performance, ensures that your home theater delivers the impactful, immersive sound you crave.
Advanced Cooling and Quiet Operation
The MC257 operates cool and quiet, thanks to five McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ connected to advanced high-current output transistors. These features eliminate the need for noisy cooling fans, ensuring that nothing interferes with your movie’s soundtrack. A specially wound toroidal isolation power transformer further minimizes noise, while gold-plated binding posts ensure a pristine signal is sent to your speakers.
Flexible Configuration Options
The MC257 is incredibly versatile and can be used in various home theater configurations. It can power a full 7-channel setup on its own, or it can be paired with additional McIntosh amplifiers, such as the MI128 or MI254, to power systems with more than 7 channels. Alternatively, the MC257 can be used in a 5-channel setup, with the remaining 2 channels available to power a second audio zone in your home.
Classic McIntosh Design
As with all McIntosh products, the MC257 features the classic McIntosh design, including a polished stainless steel chassis, black glass front panel, TripleView meter, illuminated logo, control knobs, and aluminum end caps. This amplifier is as visually stunning as it is powerful, making it the perfect centerpiece for any high-end home theater.
Your Home Theater Experts in Richmond, Virginia
At Audio Exchange in Richmond, Virginia, we are proud to offer the McIntosh MC257 7-Channel Amplifier. Visit our showroom to experience the unparalleled power and precision of McIntosh products. Our team of experts is here to help you create the ultimate home theater experience, tailored to your specific needs. Learn more about our home theater installation services today.
Technical Specifications
| Electronic Specifications | |
| FTC Power Output Rating | 250 W |
| Power Output per Channel | 3 Front Channels only: 250 W into 4 or 8 ohms All 7 Channels: 200 W into 4 or 8 ohms |
| Number of Channels | 7 (can also be used as a 2-zone amplifier with 5 channels in zone A and 2 channels in zone B) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.005% |
| S/N below rated output | 108dB |
| Dynamic Headroom | 3.3dB |
| Damping Factor | >70 @ 4 ohms >140 @ 8 ohms |
| Rated Power Band | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Frequency Response | +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20kHz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100kHz |
| Control | |
| Remote Power Control | Yes, 7 or 5 + 2 Channel |
| Multi-Channel DB25 Cable | No |
| General Specifications | |
| Circuit Configuration | Push-Pull Complementary |
| Circuit Design | Solid State |
| Mono Bridge | No |
| Mono Parallel | No |
| Output Type | Direct Coupled with Dynamic Power Manager® |
| Meters | Yes |
| Meter Light Switch | Yes |
| Balanced Input | 7 |
| Front Panel | Glass |
| Illumination | Direct LED |
| Chassis Style | Polished stainless steel & black painted steel |
| Connectivity | |
| Speaker Binding Post Type | Standard |
| Weights & Dimensions | |
| Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/2" (44.5cm) x 9-7/16" (23.9cm) (including feet) x 21" (53.3cm) (including front panel and cables) |
| Unit Weight | 95 lbs (43 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 128 lbs (58 kg) |
Shipping Notes
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Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
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