It depends on how the wattage is measured or more specifically the distortion level % at +/- dB. I have a pair of MC2200s and according to the performance graph shown in the owners manual, the distortion level at 200 wpc is basically a non issue. At 270 wpc the distortion is just about the level where most other manufacturers advertise their continuous power ratings. On the amp itself, it says 200 wpc minimum power rating. So I guess in this case the 1/3 higher power rating is about right.
McIntosh Amp Ratings
Does the Autoformer design of Mc amps allow them to rate their amps at higher watts than competative designs? They are one of the few using this design so I would think if it really was great, others would copy.
Is a 250 watt Mc actually comparable to a 125 watt other amp (which would double to 250 @ 4ohm) since most amps are rated at 8ohms?
Don't get me wrong. I own some Mc gear and love it but have wondered if they have clung to this for the spec wars.
Is a 250 watt Mc actually comparable to a 125 watt other amp (which would double to 250 @ 4ohm) since most amps are rated at 8ohms?
Don't get me wrong. I own some Mc gear and love it but have wondered if they have clung to this for the spec wars.