McIntosh MC303 Power Amplifier

19490,00 

The McIntosh MC303 is our most powerful multi-channel amplifier to date, providing 300 Watts into each of 3 channels. It features our renowned Autoformer, which allows its full 300 Watts of power to be delivered into 2, 4 or 8 Ohm speakers with the lowest noise and distortion performance possible.

Description

The MC303 was designed with the intent to drive a home theater’s front left, front right and center channels. As most of a movie’s soundtrack is delivered by these three channels, the powerful MC303 provides all the power needed for an amazing in-home theater experience. For surround channels, combine the MC303 with our MC312 or MC152 amplifiers and fully immerse yourself in your movie collection. For music lovers, the MC303 can be used in tri-amping configurations on compatible speakers, such as our XRT1.1K or XRT2.1K.

The MC303 shares many notable McIntosh technologies that are found in our other home audio and home theater products, including Power Guard® that prevents over-driving of the amplifier and the resulting harsh sounding clipping that could damage your speakers. Sentry Monitor™ is our fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal. Inputs for both balanced cables and unbalanced cables are available to provide flexibility in connecting to the rest of your system. A triple bank of blue watt meters provides instant recognition of power output (the meters may be switched off for theater use if they conflict with the television or movie screen).

Aesthetically, the MC303 is every bit as McIntosh as any of our products. A polished stainless steel chassis, classic black glass front panel, knobs and custom machined aluminum handles all come standard.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output per Channel: 300W @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
Number of Channels: 3
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%
S/N below rated output: 112dB
Dynamic Headroom: 1.8dB
Damping Factor: >40
Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response: +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
Remote Power Control: Yes
Multi-Channel DB25 Cable: No
Circuit Configuration: Push-Pull Complementary Autoformers
Circuit Design: Transistor
Mono Bridge: No
Mono Parallel: No
Autoformer: Yes
Meters: Yes
Meter Light Switch: Yes
Balanced Input: Yes
Front Panel: Glass with handles
Illumination: LED Fiber Optic
Chassis Style: Inverted
Speaker Binding Post Type: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-3/4" (45.09cm) x 12-3/8" (31.43cm) (including feet) x 22" (55.88cm) (including front panel and cables)
Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
Shipping Weight: 180 lbs(81.6 kg)
About McIntosh

McIntosh is an iconic American audio brand known worldwide for reference-grade amplification, unmistakable industrial design, and decades of engineering heritage. From classic tube circuits to modern solid-state power, McIntosh components are built for long-term ownership and for systems that sound authoritative, controlled and effortlessly musical.

Hi-Fi Market is an authorised McIntosh dealer in Estonia, supplying genuine products through official distribution channels with manufacturer warranty and local after-sales support. We help you choose the right McIntosh direction for your room and listening habits — whether you’re building around an integrated amplifier, moving to preamplifier + power amplifier separates, or refining sources and cabling to get the last layer of resolution and tonal balance.

Visit our showroom near Tallinn (Tabasalu) to discuss real-world system matching and hear selected McIntosh components in a calm, focused setup before you commit.

Build a Reference Stereo System with McIntosh

McIntosh is most often chosen as the heart of a serious two-channel system. Start with an integrated amplifier for a clean, powerful foundation, or step up to separates (preamplifier + power amplifier) for maximum scale and control. Then complete the chain with sources that match how you listen — streaming and digital playback, or a vinyl front end with a proper phono stage. We’ll help you keep the system coherent in a real room and choose a path that makes long-term sense.

Explore compatible categories to build a balanced McIntosh-based system:

If you want a short, well-matched shortlist, contact us — we’ll recommend a McIntosh system path that fits your room, music preferences, budget, and upgrade plan.

Shipping and Delivery

FREE DELIVERY ACROSS ESTONIA (For orders over €100)

Shipments within Estonia generally arrive at the destination specified by the buyer within 3-5 business days from the entry into force of the sales contract. The contract enters into force from the moment the amount due is received into the online store's bank account.

If you wish, you can also pick up the goods yourself. The address of the salon is Kallaste 7, Tabasalu.

WE DELIVER TO ALL COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.

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OWNER OF THE ONLINE STORE

The owner of the online store hifimarket.ee is Audio Sommelier OÜ (registration number 16891515), address Kallaste, 7, Tabasalu Keskus, Estonia 76901