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McIntosh MA 6100

McIntosh MA 6100
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McIntosh MA 6100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz
Input Impedance47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity (Phono)2.5 mV
Input Sensitivity (High Level)0.25V
Signal to Noise Ratio (High Level)90 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion0.5%
Output Impedance8 ohms
TypeSolid State

Summary

Three Year Factory Service Contract

Installation Guide

Prepare Mounting Area

Marking, drilling, and cutting cabinet panel for unit installation.

Install Mounting Hardware

Securing mounting strips and PANLOC brackets to the cabinet.

Mount the MA 6100 Unit

Sliding the MA 6100 into the cabinet and locking it in place.

Connecting Audio Sources

Record Player and Ground Connections

Connecting turntables and ensuring proper grounding.

Tuner and Tape Deck Connections

Connecting AM/FM tuners and tape decks for playback.

Tape Recorder Connectivity

Connecting tape recorders for both recording and playback functions.

System Connectivity Details

AC Power Outlet Usage

Information on the function and use of AC power outlets.

Loudspeaker Connection Guide

Instructions for connecting main and remote speaker systems.

McIntosh Speaker and Equalizer Setup

Connecting McIntosh speakers with an Environmental Equalizer.

Front Panel Controls Overview

Bass and Treble Adjustment

Using concentric controls to adjust bass and treble for each channel.

Balance and Compensation Modes

Adjusting channel balance and selecting compensation settings.

Volume, Loudness, and Mode Selection

Operating volume, loudness compensation, and mode selector functions.

Input Selector and Pushbutton Operations

Input Source Selection

Details on using the input selector for various sources like AUX, Tuner, Phono, Tape.

Tape Monitor and Copy Functions

Using tape monitor switches and tape copy functions for recorders.

Listening Features and Stereo Balancing

Low and High Frequency Filters

Utilizing LF (rumble) and HF (scratch) filters.

Speaker Output Control and Headphones

Managing speaker outputs and connecting headphones.

Achieving Proper Stereo Balance

Steps to adjust phase alignment and loudness balance.

Listening to Different Sources

Stereo and Mono Record Playback

Instructions for listening to stereo and monophonic records.

Tuner and Tape Playback

Connecting and listening to tuner broadcasts and tape recorder playback.

Performance Specifications and Guarantee

Performance Guarantee Details

McIntosh's performance guarantee and associated terms.

Power Output and Load Ratings

Specifications for power output, impedance, and bandwidth.

Distortion and Noise Performance

Details on harmonic/intermodulation distortion and noise/hum levels.

Detailed Ratings and Features

InputOutput Voltages and Impedances

Specifications for output voltage, damping factor, and input sensitivity/impedance.

Filter and Control Specifications

Technical details for filters, bass/treble controls, and compensation switch.

General and Mechanical Specifications

Semiconductor, power, size, weight, and finish details.

Key Unit Features and Controls

Overview of selectors, tape functions, speaker switches, and headphone jack.

Performance Charts and Graphs

Power Bandwidth and Distortion Charts

Graphs showing power bandwidth and distortion versus power output.

Active Filter Response Curves

Graphs illustrating active filter and equalization response curves.

Technical Description of Circuitry

Phono and Control Preamplifier Stages

Detailed explanation of the phono and control preamplifier sections.

Active Filters and Power Amplifier

Description of HF/LF filters and the power amplifier circuitry.

Advanced Technical Details

Power Amplifier Protection and Monitoring

Explanation of protection circuits and Sentry Monitoring for output transistors.

Power Supply System

Details on the regulated power supply units and their function.

System Block Diagram

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