{"product_id":"mcintosh-mc257-7-channel-power-amplifier","title":"McIntosh MC257 7-Channel Power Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMcIntosh MC257 7-Channel Power Amplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e250 Wpc into 4 or 8 ohms with three channels driven, or 200 Wpc with all seven channels driven\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McIntosh MC257 is a 7-channel solid-state power amplifier designed to power a complete multichannel home theater system from a single chassis. With the three front channels operating, it delivers 250 W per channel into either 4 or 8 ohms. With all seven channels operating, it delivers 200 W per channel into 4 or 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamic Power Manager® technology allows the MC257 to deliver its full rated power into either 4- or 8-ohm loudspeakers. Its substantial filter capacity provides 3.3 dB of dynamic headroom, while five McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ dissipate heat silently without the need for cooling fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TripleView™ Power Output Meter displays the real-time output of the front left, center, and right channels. Power Guard® protects loudspeakers against clipping and overdriving, while Sentry Monitor™ provides fuse-free short-circuit protection. Seven balanced and seven unbalanced inputs accommodate a wide range of surround processors and system configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 W per channel into 4 or 8 ohms with three front channels operating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 W per channel into 4 or 8 ohms with all seven channels operating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Power Manager®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven balanced and seven unbalanced analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripleView™ Power Output Meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Guard® signal overload protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentry Monitor™ short-circuit protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated speaker binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanless cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Power Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished stainless steel chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Output:\u003c\/b\u003e 250 W per channel into 4 or 8 ohms with three front channels operating; 200 W per channel into 4 or 8 ohms with all seven channels operating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 108 dB below rated output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Headroom:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.3 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamping Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt;70 into 4 ohms; \u0026gt;140 into 8 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRated Power Band:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz–20 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircuit Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-pull complementary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircuit Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid state\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct coupled with Dynamic Power Manager®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalanced Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeters:\u003c\/b\u003e TripleView™ Power Output Meter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (H × W × D):\u003c\/b\u003e 9-7\/16\" × 17-1\/2\" × 21\" (239 × 445 × 533 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 95 lb. (43 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upscale Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54132939718840,"sku":"MC257","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1564\/1247\/files\/MC257FrontTophires.jpg?v=1792436388","url":"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-mc257-7-channel-power-amplifier","provider":"Upscale Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}