McIntosh MC2002 Amplifier with Gorgeous Meters - Rare - Wooden Case

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This is the only MC2002 to come through our shop.

Featuring a unique super clean faceplate, with only the power meters and a power switch.

200W rating capable of driving just about any speakers. Produced from 1984-1988.

Includes a super clean original McIntosh wooden case which really makes this amp stand out. Just look at the patina on the wood!

This will ship in an official McIntosh double box made specifically for the amp, the only way to safely transport these delicate pieces.

Fully tested and delivering every one of its 200 watts with no noise or drama.

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Please see the owner's manual link or our last photo for all technical specifications.

McIntosh MC2002 Original Sales Brochure

McIntosh MC2002 Owner's Manual

McIntosh MC2002 Audio Magazine Feature from April 1985

McIntosh MC2002 Service Manual

The SkyFi Testing Process for Solid State Amplifiers:
We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure there are no signs of stress or aging. Capacitors are checked for telltale sings of bulging or leaking, resistors are checked for signs of overheating or cracking, and transistors are checked for signs of stress or damage.

We then power up the unit carefully and run a simple 1k sine wave while monitoring the output on an oscilloscope for signs of distortion or noise. Finally, we run the amplifier to its full rated power into the appropriate resistive load provided by our Sencore amplifier tester. If there is an issue, it will usually be noticeable at this point. If everything reads clean, we will often test for THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) measured by our Keithley distortion meter, and compare it against the original manufacturers specifications. The amplifier then remains powered on to "burn in" on our test bench for a few hours to make sure there are no heat related issues. If there are balanced inputs available they will be also be tested.

Final testing involves pushing actual music thorough the amplifier. We've learned over time that some issues are only noticeable to a trained ear while listening to familiar source material. Our test bench has reference vintage KEF speakers that we're very familiar with which quickly reveal any discrepancies. Some amplifiers will then move into our listening room where they are tested with our in-house reference speakers of choice.