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Overview

MC312 Best Stereo Amplifier by Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity

Prepare yourself for years and years of musical enjoyment with the MC312 Power Amplifier. A 300 Watt per channel stereo amplifier, the MC312 is a great choice to power virtually any home audio system. The full 300 Watts can be delivered to almost any speakers regardless if they have 2, 4 or 8 Ohm impedance thanks to our unique Autoformer™ technology.

Named Best Stereo Power Amplifier of 2019 by Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. "This just may be all the amplifier you will ever need!"

McIntosh MC312 Amplifier

The MC312 has received numerous improvements compared to our previous 300 Watt stereo amplifier. Most notably is that filter capacity has been doubled, which increases dynamic headroom an impressive 27% from 1.8dB to 2.3dB. This increase means the MC312 will be even better suited to handle wide dynamic swings in your music. Distortion prevention and bass performance also benefit from the increased filter capacity.

"A component that makes you want to listen to as much music as possible, such as the MC312, is what it is all about... It is perhaps the finest, most sophisticated amplifier I have heard in its price range in my system." - NOVO Magazine

McIntosh MC312 Amplifier

"When the hairs on your arms rise during a listening session, and you get a huge grin on your face, you know that (a) you're having a tremendous amount of fun, and (b) you're listening to true reference-quality equipment." - Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity

While still looking very much like a McIntosh, the MC312 has received some key design updates. Direct LED backlighting now illuminates the front panel for improved color accuracy. The audio output Autoformers still straddle the power transformer, but are now located in new enclosures that are capped by a single cover containing glass inserts that show the wiring diagram for each transformer.

Other updates include the addition of our Monogrammed Heatsinks™ and our eco-friendly power management system. Numerous circuit components and internal wiring have also been upgraded. Balanced and unbalanced outputs have been added to enable bi-amping or tri-amping your speakers; they can also be used to connect to a secondary system if your preamplifier doesn’t have enough connections, or to connect a powered subwoofer.

The MC312 is packed full of other exclusive McIntosh technologies:

The MC312 sits on a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis and features the timeless McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, aluminum end caps and a pair of fast responding blue Watt meters. Contact your local dealer to learn more.

Specifications

Electronic Specifications

FTC Power Output Rating

300 W

Power Output per Channel

300 W into 2, 4 or 8 ohms

Number of Channels

2

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.005%

S/N below rated output

Balanced: 120dB

Unbalanced: 118dB

Dynamic Headroom

2.3dB

Damping Factor

>40 Wideband

Rated Power Band

20Hz to 20kHz

Frequency Response

+0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20kHz

+0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100kHz

Control

Remote Power Control

Yes

Multi-Channel DB25 Cable

N/A

Connectivity

Speaker Binding Post Type

Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts

General Specifications

Circuit Configuration

Push-Pull Complementary

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

Illumination

Direct LED

Chassis Style

Polished stainless steel & black painted steel

Weights & Dimensions

Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)

17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 9-7/16" (23.97cm) (including feet) x 22" (55.88cm) (including front panel, handles and cables)

Unit Weight

105 lbs (47.63 kg)

Shipping Weight

138 lbs (62.59 kg)

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Do you price match?

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Yes — free shipping on every order, with 2-day delivery available on most products. Easy returns and exchanges are included.

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We're at 6362 Alder Drive, Houston, Texas. The showroom lets you hear and compare reference-level systems in person before making any decisions. If you're considering a larger purchase or installation, it's well worth the visit.

Can I buy online without visiting the showroom?

Yes. The full product range is available through the online store with free nationwide shipping. For more complex system builds, speaking with one of our advisers first tends to lead to a better result.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Special financing is available through the BrandSource Credit Card for qualifying purchases, allowing you to spread payments over time with no annual fee. Promotional rebate savings are also available periodically. See the financing page for full details.

Do you install systems as well as sell equipment?

Yes — installation is central to what we do. We design and install whole-home audio and video, home theaters, media rooms, outdoor audio, lighting and motorised shades, and full smart home automation.

Do you provide support after installation?

Yes. We provide ongoing service and support to ensure systems continue performing as intended — not just on installation day, but over the long term.