McIntosh MC252 Power Amplifier

Name: McIntosh MC252 Power Amplifier
Brand: The Music Room
SKU: 96580
Price: 3899.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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The McIntosh MC252 solid-state power amplifier delivers 250 watts per channel into 2, 4, or 8 ohms, or bridges into a 500-watt monoblock with high output current capability. This formidable component acts as a bulletproof anchor for demanding audio setups, driving difficult speaker loads with complete thermal stability. It incorporates proprietary Output Autoformers to ensure full power transfer regardless of speaker impedance, alongside active Power Guard circuitry that prevents destructive clipping. The iconic design showcases a glass front panel with fiber-optic illuminated blue wattmeters and a mirror-polished stainless steel chassis that blends perfectly into a classic stack.

Critical reviews celebrate this amplifier for its exceptional dynamic headroom and a remarkably clean, natural high-frequency response that lacks typical transistor grain. Experts frequently praise its smooth midrange and sprawling soundstage, which allow complex musical passages to breathe with lifelike realism. While it lacks major industry awards, audiophiles widely respect its ability to make modest monitors behave like massive overachievers without breaking a sweat.

Integrating this level of amplification resolves the final bottleneck between source components and loudspeakers. It reveals the fine-grained nuances of every recording while maintaining absolute control over physical drivers. For the dedicated enthusiast, it provides an ultimate combination of unshakeable power and timeless aesthetic presence.

Brand	McIntosh
Type	Power Amplifiers
MSRP	$5,000.00
SKU #	96580
Serial #	XA1561
Cosmetic Rating	7 - Good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including some minor visible wear and deterioration of printed labeling on the back of the amplifier. Despite these visual blemishes, the amplifier performs wonderfully.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	Unknown
Owners	Unknown
Service History	None

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