McIntosh MC462 Stereo Power Amplifier
13990,00 €
Experience stereo bliss with the MC462 power amplifier. The MC462 replaces the highly regarded MC452 as our most powerful stereo amplifier. Like the MC452, it features a robust output of 450 Watts per channel. With a dedicated McIntosh Autoformer connected to each audio channel, the full 450 Watts is available to any speaker regardless if it has 2, 4 or 8 Ohm impedance. Just one MC462 amplifier can single-handedly power a world class home audio stereo system.
The new generation MC462 stereo amplifier has received numerous updates compared to the previous model. The most prominent is that filter capacity has been increased by nearly 50%, which has resulted in are markable 66% increase in dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 3.0dB. This allows the MC462 to easily handle drastic swings in dynamics and effortlessly reproduce your favorite music with virtually no distortion. Bass performance is also improved as a result of the filter capacity increase. McIntosh’s eco-friendly power management system, which will turn the amplifier off after a set amount of time when no input signal has been detected, has been added. Internal wiring and select circuit components have also been upgraded.
Aesthetically, the MC462 retains all the hallmarks of a McIntosh amplifier with a few key modern enhancements. The front panel now utilizes direct LED backlighting that improves appearance and color accuracy. The two audio Autoformers and single power transformer are housed in new enclosures topped by a single machined cover with glass inserts. The back half of the amplifier is home to four of our Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which connect to advanced high current output transistors that help eliminate thermal equilibrium lag time.
The balanced and unbalanced outputs make bi-amping or tri-amping your speakers easier; they can also be used to send the audio signal to a secondary system if your preamplifier does not have enough outputs, or to connect a powered subwoofer. The MC462 sits on a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis and features the timeless McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, aluminum handles and a pair of fast responding blue Watt meters.
| Power Output per Channel: | 450 Watts @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms |
| Number of Channels: | 2 |
| Total Harmonic Distortion: | 0.01% |
| S/N below rated output: | 122dB |
| Dynamic Headroom: | 3.0dB |
| Damping Factor: | >40 Wideband |
| Rated Power Band: | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Frequency Response: | +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz, +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz |
| Remote Power Control: | Yes |
| Multi-Channel DB25 Cable: | N/A |
| Circuit Configuration: | Quad Balanced |
| Circuit Design: | Solid State |
| Mono Bridge: | No |
| Mono Parallel: | No |
| Output Type: | Autoformer™ |
| Meters: | Yes |
| Meter Light Switch: | Yes |
| Balanced Input: | 2 |
| Front Panel: | Glass with handles |
| Illumination: | Direct LED |
| Chassis Style: | Polished stainless steel & black painted steel |
| Speaker Binding Post Type: | Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts |
| Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): | 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 9-7/16" (23.97cm) (including feet) x 22-1/2" (57.2cm) (including front panel, handles and cables) |
| Unit Weight: | 115 lbs (52.3 kg) |
| Shipping Weight: | 148 lbs (67.3 kg) |
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:
– Integrated Amplifiers
– Preamplifiers
– Power Amplifiers
– Network Players / Streamers
– DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters)
– Phono PreamplifiersIf 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.
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
