McIntosh Stereo Amplifier MCC602TM User Manual

Owner’s  
Manual  
MCC602TM Power Amplifier  
MCC602TM  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549  
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Thank You  
Table of Contents  
Your decision to own this McIntosh MCC602TM Two  
Channel Power Amplifier ranks you at the very top among  
discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.”  
The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that  
you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from  
this unit.  
Please take a short time to read the information in this  
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all  
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.  
Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2  
Thank You.......................................................................... 3  
Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 3  
Customer Service............................................................... 3  
Table of Contents............................................................... 3  
General Notes .................................................................... 3  
Introduction ....................................................................... 4  
Performance Features ........................................................ 4  
Dimensions ........................................................................ 5  
Installation ......................................................................... 6  
Side Panel Cooling, Connections and Switch ................... 7  
How to Connect for Two Channels ................................... 8  
How to Connect for Mono Parallel ................................. 10  
Top Panel Displays .......................................................... 12  
How to Operate................................................................ 13  
How to Replace the Fuses ............................................... 14  
Technical Description and Block Diagrams .................... 15  
Specifications .................................................................. 18  
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 19  
Please Take A Moment  
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh dealer  
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or  
future service. The spaces below have been provided for  
you to record that information:  
Serial Number:  
Purchase Date:  
Dealer Name:  
General Notes  
Technical Assistance  
1. Do not connect the Amplifier Speaker Negative Terminal  
Connection directly to the Vehicle Chassis. Failure to observe  
this could result in damage to your Amplifier.  
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owners  
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the  
MCC602TM Amplifier.  
3. There is a built-in turn on delay which will mute the speaker  
outputs for approximately two seconds when the amplifier is  
turned on.  
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh  
product, contact your McIntosh dealer who is familiar with  
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may  
be part of your system. If you or your dealer wish addi-  
tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re-  
ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-1545  
Fax: 607-723-3636  
4. It is very important that loudspeaker cables of adequate size  
be used in your music system, to ensure that there will be no  
power loss or heating. Use at least 14 Gauge (AWG) wire size  
or larger. The speaker output terminals are large enough to  
accept 12 Gage wire.  
5. It is advisable to place an in-line fuse as close as possible to  
the battery.  
6. The pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input connectors  
on the MCC602TM. Refer to the diagram for connections.  
PIN 1: Shield or ground  
PIN 2: (+) input  
PIN 3: (-) input  
7. The MCC602TM can accept speaker  
level inputs at its Balanced Input Jacks.  
Refer to the diagram for connection.  
Customer Service  
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of  
repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return  
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Repair department.  
For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact  
the McIntosh Repair Department at:  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-3515  
Fax: 607-723-1917  
PIN 1: No connection  
PIN 2: Power Amplifier Output Connection (+) from the  
Control Center  
PIN 3: Power Amplifier Output Connection (-) from the  
Control Center  
Copyright 2000 ã by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
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General Notes, con’t  
8. The MCC602TM incorporates the very latest in Fully Double  
circuit is possible ONLY with the exclusive McIntosh Out-  
put Autoformer. The Balanced Input Connections guard  
against induced noise and allow long cable runs without  
compromising sound quality.  
Balanced Circuitry. As a result, the Loudspeaker  
Negative  
Connections are above chassis ground and are not common  
between channels. Do not combine any connections together  
or ground them.  
9. In the event that MCC602TM Power Amplifier over heats, due  
to improper ventilation and/or extremely high ambient  
temperature, the built in protection circuits together with the  
built-in cooling fans will activate. The Power Guard LEDs  
will both continuously indicate On and no sound will be  
heard. When the temperature of the MCC602TM has returned  
to a safe condition, sound will return and the Power Guard  
Indictors will return to normal operation.  
· Patented Autoformers  
McIntosh designed and manufactured Output Autoformers  
provide an ideal match between the amplifier output stages  
and speaker loads of 2, 4 and 8 ohms. The Autoformers  
also provide perfect DC protection for your valuable loud-  
speakers.  
· Power Guard  
Both channels include the patented McIntosh Power Guard  
circuit that prevents the amplifier from being over driven  
into clipping, with its harsh distorted sound that can also  
damage your valuable loudspeakers.  
Introduction  
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-  
dards of excellence in the MCC602TM. Two 300 watt high  
current output channels will drive any high quality loud-  
speaker system to its ultimate performance. The  
MCC602TM reproduction is sonically transparent and ab-  
solutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of  
the Music Itself.”  
· Sentry Monitor  
McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protection  
circuits ensure the MCC602TM will have a long and  
trouble free operating life.  
Performance Features  
· Thermal Protection with Multi-Speed Cooling Fans  
Built-in thermal protection circuits guard against overheat-  
ing which could shorten the normal long life expectancy of  
your McIntosh power amplifier. Cooling fan speed is con-  
trolled by temperature sensors attached to the interior of  
the extruded aluminum cooling tunnel. The fans normally  
run at a quiet low speed, when needed the fans will auto-  
matically switch to a higher speed for increased cooling.  
· Power Output  
The MCC602TM consists of two separate power amplifier  
channels, each capable of 300 watts into 2, 4 or 8 ohm  
loudspeakers with less than 0.005% distortion.  
· Mono Parallel Operation  
The MCC602TM can be set in Mono Parallel Operation  
with 600 watts output into 1, 2, or 4 ohm loudspeakers with  
less than 0.005% distortion. It can also function as two 300  
watt amps both amplifying the same mono input signal.  
· Illuminated Power Meters  
The Illuminated Power Output Watt Meters on the  
MCC602TM are peak responding and almost ten times  
faster than a professional VU meter. They also indicate the  
true power output of the amplifier regardless of the loud-  
speaker impedance, as they measure both the voltage and  
current going to them.  
· High Current Output  
A peak output current of 50 amperes ensures that the  
MCC602TM will successfully drive high quality loud-  
speakers, such as McIntosh, for a truly exciting sound ex-  
perience.  
· Fully Balanced Circuitry  
The MCC602TM amplifier is fully balanced from input to  
speaker output. Two matched amplifiers operate in PUSH-  
PULL with their outputs magnetically combined in the  
Output Autoformer. Each half of the amplifier contains  
complementary balanced circuitry. The resulting double  
balanced configuration cancels virtually all distortion. This  
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General Notes con’t, Introduction, Performance Features and Dimensions  
Dimensions  
The following dimensions can assist in determining the  
best location for your MCC602TM. There is additional in-  
formation on the next page pertaining to installing the  
MCC602TM into your vehicle.  
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Installation  
It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all  
aspects of installation and operation install the  
MCC602TM and any associated mobile audio equipment.  
Removing the End Caps  
To access the MCC602TM Connecting Terminal Blocks,  
remove the Glass Panel first (the above step) and then re-  
move the Phillips Screws holding the End Caps on both  
sides of the amplifier and lift the end caps off. See figure 3.  
Amplifier Ventilation  
Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC602TM.  
The amplifier requires an adequate airflow  
into the cooling fans, which are located on the  
left side of the amplifier. The warm air exits  
the amplifier through vents on the heatsinks.  
Warm Air  
See figure 1. Be sure to provide at least 1-1/2  
Cool Air  
inches clearance in front of the cooling fans  
and 1 inch clearance at the sides of the  
heatsinks.  
Figure 1  
The cooling fans are controlled by tem-  
perature sensors, attached to the interior of  
the tunnel. The fans are normally off. If the  
program material contains sustained loud pas-  
sages demanding high power, the fans will  
turn-on to increase cooling. If cooling is still  
not sufficient, additional heating will shut  
down the amplifier’s internal power supply  
completely and the Power Guard LEDs will  
light. The fans will continue to run and once  
normal temperature is restored, operation will  
resume.  
Cool Air  
Warm Air  
Remove Top Cover Screws  
The amplifier can be mounted vertically or  
horizontally and may be located under a seat  
if adequate clearance is available. The pre-  
ferred installation method is to mount the am-  
plifier directly to the vehicle main frame us-  
ing the hardware supplied with the amplifier.  
It is not recommended that the amplifier  
be mounted under the hood or in a location  
where it will be directly exposed to the ele-  
ments. The openings in the fan housings and  
heat tunnel vents can allow internal compo-  
nents to be damaged by exposure to water,  
chemicals or any form of road dust or debris.  
Figure 2  
Remove Top Cover Screws  
Remove End Cap Screws  
Removing the Glass Panel  
Remove the eight hex bolts with the supplied  
3/32” hex key from the MCC602TM Top  
Glass Panel. See figure 2. Attach the supplied  
suction cup to either side of the top glass  
panel and carefully raise it high enough to put  
your hand under. Temporarily place the re-  
moved glass panel in a safe place, remove the  
suction cup and save it for future use.  
Figure 3  
Remove End Cap Screws  
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Installation, Side Panel Cooling, Connections, Controls and Switch  
Left Side View  
Connect to the Negative (-)  
vehicle battery terminal  
Connect to the positve (+)  
vehicle battery terminal  
with an inline fuse  
Cooling Fan  
Air Intake  
Cooling Fan  
Air Intake  
Right Side View  
CHANNEL 1 OUTPUT  
CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT  
Connections for 2, 4 or 8  
ohm loudspeakers  
Connections for 2, 4 or 8  
ohm loudspeakers  
BALANCED INPUT  
for audio cables from  
control center audio  
outputs  
BALANCED INPUT  
for audio cables from  
control center audio  
outputs  
CHANNEL 1 UNBALANCED  
INPUT for audio cables from  
control center audio output  
CHANNEL 2/MONO UNBALANCED  
INPUT for audio cables from control  
center audio output  
MODE Switch  
selects Stereo or  
Mono Parallel  
Mode  
CHANNEL 1 SENSITIVITY  
Input Sensitivity Control  
CHANNEL 2/MONO SENSITIVITY  
Input Sensitivity Control  
Controls the Power Guard  
Receives the Amplifier  
Circuit when connected to  
certain McIntosh Control  
Centers  
Turn-ON signal from a  
McIntosh Control  
Center  
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How to Connect for Two Channels  
Left Tweeter  
Left Woofer/Midrange  
1. Connect the power control cable from the Control Cen-  
ter Amp ON to the MCC602TM ON Connector on the  
right side of the Amplifier.  
Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier before  
connecting the DC power cables to the battery.  
2. Connect a cable from a McIntosh Control Center with  
Power Guard to the MCC602TM PG Connector on the  
right side of the amplifier.  
3. Connect the CHANNEL 1 4(-) Ohm OUTPUT of the  
Power Amplifier to the Crossover Network Negative  
(-) Input Terminal and the CHANNEL 1 4(+) Ohm  
OUTPUT to the Crossover Network (+) Input Termi-  
nal. Connect the CHANNEL 2 OUTPUTs to the sec-  
ond Crossover Network in a similar manor.  
4. Connect the cables from the Crossover Network to the  
respective Woofer/Midrange Terminals, for both chan-  
nels.  
5. Connect the cables from the Crossover Network to the  
Tweeter Terminals, for both channels.  
6. Connect audio cables from the Control Center Front  
Outputs to the appropriate MCC602TM Inputs.  
7. Connect the MCC602TM DC input terminals on the  
left side of the amplifier to the vehicle battery termi-  
nals using a minimum size of 4 AWG cables.  
Note: It is advisable to place an in-line fuse as close as  
possible to the battery.  
McIntosh Control Center  
Left Front Output  
Right Front Output  
Power Guard  
(orange)  
Amp ON  
(blue/white)  
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How to Connect for Two Channels  
Left Crossover Network (4 Ohms)  
Right Crossover Network (4 Ohms)  
Right Woofer/Midrange  
Right Tweeter  
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+
Vehicle  
Battery  
Fuse  
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How to Connect for Mono Parallel  
PARALLEL, both channels can be fed from the 2/MONO  
Input and each drive a separate speaker. In this case the  
speakers are connected as described in the HOW TO  
CONNECT FOR TWO CHANNEL section of this  
manual on page 8.  
1. Connect the Power Control Cable from the Control  
Center Amp ON to the MCC602TM ON connector on  
the right side of the amplifier.  
Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier before  
connecting the DC power cables to the battery.  
2. Connect a cable from a McIntosh Control Center with  
Power Guard to the MCC602TM PG connector on the  
right side of the amplifier.  
3. Connect cables from the amplifier’s CHANNEL 2 (+)  
and (-) OUTPUT terminals to the CHANNEL 1 (+) and  
(-) OUTPUT terminals.  
Note: In Mono Parallel Mode, the impedance presented to the  
speaker is half of the number marked on the terminals,  
refer to the Mono Parallel Hookup Connections chart.  
4. Connect a cable from a first Subwoofer’s (+) and (-)  
Terminals to the Amplifier’s (+) and (-) Terminals of  
the CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT.  
5. Connect a cable from the first Subwoofer’s (+) and (-)  
Terminals to the Second subwoofer’s (+) and (-) Termi-  
nals.  
6. Connect audio cables from a McIntosh Control Center  
to the INPUTs of a McIntosh Crossover Network.  
7. Connect audio cables from the McIntosh Crossover  
Network SUB OUTPUT to the MCC602TM 2/MONO  
Input.  
McIntosh Control Center  
Left Front Output  
Right Front Output  
Power Guard  
(orange)  
Amp ON  
(blue/white)  
McIntosh Crossover Network  
Note: Do not connect a cable to the LEFT input.  
8. Connect the MCC602TM DC input terminals to the  
vehicle battery terminals using a minimum size of 4  
AWG cables.  
Note: It is advisable to place an inline fuse of sufficient size as  
close as possible to the battery. An alternative  
configuration is, when the MCC602TM is set for MONO  
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How to Connect for Mono Parallel  
Woofer (4 Ohm)  
Woofer (4 Ohm)  
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+
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-
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+
Vehicle  
Battery  
Fuse  
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CHANNEL 1 POWER GUARD  
LED lights when the Power Guard  
Circuit activates for Amplifier  
Channel 1  
CHANNEL 2 POWER GUARD  
LED lights when the Power Guard  
Circuit activates for Amplifier  
Channel 2  
CHANNEL 1 METER  
indicates the Channel 1  
Power Output  
CHANNEL 2 METER  
indicates the Channel 2  
Power Output  
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Top Panel Displays and How to Operate the MCC602TM  
Introduction  
The McIntosh MCC602TM is a highly versatile amplifier  
that can be configured in many ways. This manual gives  
examples of some of the most common configurations and  
will guide you through the basic operation, however we  
suggest you refer to your dealer for further information on  
the use of this unit.  
Power Output Meters  
There are two illuminated watt meters on the glass panel,  
displaying the power output for both channels. The upper  
scale shows power in Watts, the lower scale displays the  
power in  
Decibels  
(dB). The  
meters  
Power  
The MCC602TM will turn On or Off when the Control  
Center turns On or Off.  
Note: There must be an Amp ON connection between the  
MCC602TM and the signal source unit in order for the amplifier  
power turn On and Off to function.  
respond  
to all the  
musical  
informa-  
tion be-  
Figure 6  
ing pro-  
Input Sensitivity Controls  
duced by the amplifier. They indicate to an accuracy of at  
least 95% of the power output with only a single cycle of a  
2000Hz tone burst. Refer to figure 6.  
The SENSITIVITY controls allow the setting of the input  
sensitivity, of both amplifier channels, to provide an ideal  
match for the signal source being used. The most desirable  
setting allows the Control Center to have a useful volume  
range as wide as possible from loud to soft.  
A good place to start is to set the  
amplifier’s SENSITIVITY Control to the  
output voltage called out in your control  
center owner’s manual. The Sensitivity  
Controls can be set for any sensitivity from  
Figure 4  
1 volts to 8 volts. Refer to figure 4.  
Note: When used in conjunction with a McIntosh control  
center, you may find setting the Sensitivity controls to  
the center detent (2V) works best. In Mono Parallel  
Mode the Input SENSITIVITY Control for the  
CHANNEL 2/MONO channel is used and the  
SENSITIVITY Control for CHANNEL 1 is  
inoperative.  
Mode Switch  
In the Mono Parallel Mode, the two channels are tied  
together allowing the amplifier to  
operate as one full frequency range  
600-watt amplifier. A typical Mono  
Mode application is to drive a  
subwoofer. Refer to figure 5.  
Figure 5  
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How to Replace the Fuses  
How to Replace the Fuses  
If the MCC602TM produces no sound, no Meter  
Illumination, the power control and the power  
supply connections seem secure, one or more  
of the Amplifier Fuse(s) may have failed.  
Under normal operating conditions your  
amplifier’s fuses should not fail. Failure of a  
fuse is usually an indication of a problem.  
Replacing the fuse, if there is problem in the  
amplifier, may incur a risk of further damage.  
Refer to figures 7, 8 and 9.  
Caution: Disconnect the Amplifier from the  
Vehicle Battery ( or DC Power Supply)  
as Potentially Dangerous Currents  
exist inside the amplifier.  
1. Before accessing fuses, disconnect both the  
positive and negative power cables from  
the DC input terminals on the left side of  
the amplifier using a 5/32” hex key.  
2. Remove the Top Glass Panel by first  
removing the eight hex bolts with the sup-  
plied 3/32” hex key.  
3. Attach the supplied suction cup to either  
side of the top glass panel and carefully  
raise it high enough to put your hand under.  
Temporarily place the removed glass panel  
in a safe place, remove the suction cup and  
save it for future use.  
4. Remove the Phillips Screws holding the  
End Caps on both sides of the amplifier  
and lift the end caps off.  
5. Remove the fuses with needle nose pliers,  
taking care to avoid hitting the wattmeter  
during removal. Do not lever the pliers  
against the wattmeter.  
Note: To determine if the fuse has failed, examine  
the link between the two fuse legs to see if  
it has a break in it.  
6. Replace the fuse with one of the same type  
and rating as unauthorized substitutions  
may prove hazardous to you and the  
amplifier.  
7. When reinserting the fuse, set it in place  
with the pliers, then push it the rest of the  
way in with your finger to avoid having the  
pliers slip and hit the circuit board.  
8. Reinstall the Top Glass Panel.  
9. Reconnect the power cables to the vehicle  
battery.  
If the replacement fuse(s) fails again, have the  
amplifier repaired at a McIntosh Service Center.  
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Technical Description  
Technical Description  
McIntosh Laboratory, the company who introduced the  
world’s first amplifier over fifty years ago that could be  
called “High Fidelity”, has done it again. The McIntosh  
engineering staff has created a power amplifier without  
compromise, using the most advanced McIntosh circuit  
design concepts.  
the extremely low distortion performance expected from a  
McIntosh amplifier. The typical McIntosh owner would  
never accept the approximately 100 times higher distortion  
of many non-feedback designs.  
Double Balanced Push Pull design is used from input to  
output. Each half of the amplifier contains complimentary  
balanced circuitry. The resulting double balanced configu-  
ration cancels even order distortion. Refer to figure 11 on  
page 18.  
All transistors are selected to have nearly constant cur-  
rent gain over the entire current range they must cover.  
Output transistors in particular, have matched uniform cur-  
rent gain, high current-bandwidth product and large active  
region safe operating area. An automatic tracking bias sys-  
tem completely eliminates any trace of crossover distor-  
tion. All the resistors are Precision Metal Film types and  
low dielectric absorption film capacitors are used in all  
critical circuit locations.  
The output signals of the two balanced circuits are  
coupled together in the unique McIntosh MCC602TM Out-  
put Autoformer. It provides low distortion power transfer at  
frequencies from below 20Hz to well beyond 20,000Hz  
with optimum impedance points of two ohms, four ohms  
and eight ohms. The unequaled expertise of McIntosh in  
the design and manufacturing of autoformers is legendary  
in the high fidelity industry.  
A continuous average power output rating of 300 watts  
and with an output current of greater than 50 amperes per  
channel, makes this not only the most advanced, but also  
the most powerful amplifier McIntosh has ever manufac-  
tured. The distortion limits for the MCC602TM are no  
more than 0.005% at rated power output for all frequen-  
cies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz. Typical performance at mid  
frequencies is less than 0.002%. The true distortion read-  
ings on the MCC602TM are so low, it takes special mea-  
suring techniques to make accurate readings. The  
MCC602TM can deliver the best possible performance  
from any type of high quality loudspeaker system.  
Creating an amplifier with this level of performance  
did not come easily. Many months of design, testing and  
measuring were required. Extensive controlled listening  
tests, the ultimate form of measuring, were made before  
the final design was accepted.  
Design Philosophy  
The design philosophy incorporated in the MCC602TM  
involved several different techniques, all based on sound  
scientific logic. Every stage of voltage or current amplifi-  
cation must be as linear as possible prior to the use of  
negative feedback. McIntosh engineers know how to prop-  
erly design negative feedback circuits so they contribute to  
The high efficiency circuit design of the MCC602TM  
contributes to low operating temperatures. McIntosh ampli-  
fiers are constructed in an extruded aluminum tunnel that  
has exhaust ports along its length. These exhaust ports are  
tuned to provide even air flow, over the surface of the tun-  
Inside the MCC602TM  
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nel cooling fins. Temperature sensors, attached to the inte-  
rior of the tunnel, control the cooling fans. The fans are  
normally off; if the program material contains sustained  
loud passages demanding high power, the fans will turn on  
to increase cooling.  
expectancy for the amplifier.  
The Autoformer creates an ideal match between the  
power amplifier output stage and the loudspeaker. Refer to  
figure 10. A McIntosh amplifier with an Autoformer can be  
used to safely drive multiple speakers without reducing the  
life expectancy of the power amplifier.  
There is absolutely no performance limitation with an  
Autoformer. Its frequency response exceeds that of the out-  
put circuit itself, and extends well beyond the audible  
range. Its distortion level is so low it is virtually impossible  
to measure.  
Autoformers  
All solid state power amplifier output circuits work best  
into what is called an optimum load. This optimum load  
may vary considerably from what a loudspeaker requires.  
In the case of more than one  
loudspeaker connected in  
parallel, the load to the  
In the rare event of a power amplifier output circuit fail-  
ure, the McIntosh  
Autoformer provides  
power amplifier may drop to  
two ohms or even less. A  
absolute protection from  
power amplifier connected to  
a load that is lower than opti-  
mum, causes more output  
current to flow, which results  
in extra heat being generated  
in the power output stage.  
This increase in temperature  
will result in a reduced life  
possible damage to your  
valuable loudspeakers.  
The unequaled expertise  
of McIntosh in the de-  
sign and manufacturing  
of Autoformers is leg-  
endary in the high fidel-  
ity industry. McIntosh  
Figure 10  
Figure 12  
Block Diagram  
of both  
Amplifier Channels  
Figure 11  
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Technical Description, con’t  
engineers know how to do it right.  
normal operating conditions, there are no differences be-  
tween the shape of these waveforms. If an amplifier chan-  
nel is overdriven, there will be a difference between the  
two signal waveforms. When the difference exceeds 0.3%  
(equivalent to 0.3% harmonic distortion), the POWER  
GUARD activates the PG light and a dynamic electronic  
attenuator at the amplifier input reduces the input volume  
just enough to prevent any further increase in distortion.  
The POWER GUARD circuit acts so fast that there are ab-  
solutely no audible side effects and the sonic purity of the  
music reproduction is perfectly preserved. The  
Protection Circuits  
The MCC602TM incorporates it’s version of the McIntosh  
Sentry Monitor output transistor protec-  
Input Test Signal  
tion circuit. Refer to figure 12. There is  
absolutely no compromise in sonic per-  
formance with this circuit, and it ensures  
safe operation of the amplifier under  
even the most extreme operating condi-  
tions. The different types of protection  
circuits incorporated in the MCC602TM  
insure a long and safe operating life.  
MCC602TM Power Amplifier with POWER GUARD is  
not limited to just the rated power output, but will actually  
produce distortion free output well above its rated power  
due to the McIntosh philosophy of conservative design.  
Figure 13  
This is just one of the many characteris-  
tics of McIntosh Power Amplifiers that  
Without Power Guard  
make them world famous.  
The MCC602TM also includes the  
unique patented McIntosh POWER  
GUARD circuit. Power Guard elimi-  
nates the possibility of ever overdriving  
the amplifier into clipping. Refer to fig-  
ures 13, 14 and 15. An overdriven am-  
plifier can produce both audible and in-  
audible distortion levels exceeding  
40%. The audible distortion is unpleas-  
ant to hear, but the inaudible ultrasonic  
distortion is also undesirable, since it  
can damage valuable loudspeaker sys-  
tem tweeters. You will never experience  
the harsh and damaging distortion due to  
clipping.  
Power Supply  
The high efficiency Pulse Width Modulation Regulated  
Power Supply operates with 85% efficiency and features  
MOSFET power transistors switching at 40KHz. Refer to  
figure 16. The power supplies are independent for each  
channel. Regulation is maintained from 12 to 16 volts at  
the battery input. The turn-on inrush current is cushioned,  
by a soft start circuit in the power supply which eliminates  
component stress during turn-on.  
Accidental blockage of the cooling intake port or some  
other fault condition could cause the amplifier temperature  
to continue to rise, even with the fan at full speed. A tem-  
perature sensing circuit in the power supply will reduce  
heat dissipation by lowering the voltage to the amplifier. If  
cooling is still not sufficient, additional heating will shut  
down the power supply completely. The fan will continue  
to run and once normal temperatures are restored, opera-  
tion will resume.  
Figure 14  
With Power Guard  
The POWER GUARD circuit is a  
waveform comparator, monitoring both  
the input and output waveforms. Under  
Figure 15  
Power Supply  
Figure 16  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Power Output Stereo  
Power Requirements  
Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per  
channel, all channels operating is:  
300 watts into 2 ohm load  
300 watts into 4 ohm load  
300 watts into 8 ohm load  
12 Volts DC, 3.5 amps (idle) - 100 amps (600 watts)  
Dimensions  
26-7/8 inches (68.3cm) wide, 12-1/2 inches (31.75  
cm) depth, 4-3/16 inches (10.64 cm) high  
Weight  
Power Output Mono  
50.5 pounds (22.9 Kg) net, 58.5 pounds (26.5 Kg)  
in shipping carton  
Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per  
channel, all channels operating is:  
600 watts into 1 ohm load  
600 watts into 2 ohm load  
600 watts into 4 ohm load  
Rated Power Band  
20Hz to 20,000Hz  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Maximum Total Harmonic Distortion at any power  
level from 250 milliwatts to rated power output is:  
0.005% for 2, 4 or 8 ohm loads (Stereo)  
0.005% for 1, 2 or 4 ohm loads (Mono)  
Dymanic Headroom  
1dB  
Frequency Response  
+0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz  
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 50,000Hz  
Sensitivity  
1Volt balanced or unbalanced inputs  
A-Weighted Signal To Noise Ratio  
114dB (2V)  
Intermodulation Distortion  
Maximum Intermodulation Distortion if instanta-  
neous peak output per channel does not exceed  
twice the rated output, for any combination of fre-  
quencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz, with all channels  
operating is:  
0.005% for 2, 4 or 8 ohm loads (Stereo)  
0.005% for 1, 2 or 4 ohm loads (Mono)  
Input Impedance  
15,000 ohms balanced or unbalanced inputs  
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Packing Instructions  
Packing Instructions  
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for  
shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown  
below, failure to do so will result in shipping damage.  
Make sure that the Top Glass Panel is firmly secured to the  
chassis using the supplied hex head screws.  
Quantity Part Number  
Description  
Shipping carton only  
End cap (Foam pad)  
1
2
1
034140  
034141  
034142  
Center Support (Foam pad)  
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only  
if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping  
carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call  
or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo-  
ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.  
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, NY 13903  
McIntosh Part No. 040730  
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