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I acquired this amp just three weeks ago and out of curiosity more than anything else. I wasn't expecting it to beat my valve monoblocks (four times the price of a new MC2) but was shocked to find how close it run them, even winning in some areas. However, the monos will be kept, so the MC2 is up for sale.
The MC2 range was designed by Terry Clarke of KlarkTeknik.
The MC2 650 has limitless reserves of power and an addictive neutrality that digs up previously unheard details in the music. It has a very expansive sound, pushing out stereo brilliantly into the room.
As with the other amps in the MC2 range, fans are utilised to cool the heatsinks. In all honesty, I haven't found them to be that intrusive in my smallish room. That said, they can easily be replaced with ultra low-noise ones, such as AcoustiFans, for near silent running. This amp is in great condition and clearly had a very easy working life.
£350 plus shipping. (They tend to go between £300-£500 on ebay). These amps are great value new, so you are getting an amazing amount of amp for just £350.
Output Power (Watts RMS) per channel :
8 ohms @ 1kHz: 425
4 ohms @ 1kHz: 750
2 ohms @ 1kHz:
1100
Mono Bridged
8 ohms @ 1kHz: 1500
4 ohms @ 1kHz: 2300
THD @ Rated Power 4 ohms
1 kHz: < 0.005%
20Hz - 20kHz: < 0.03%
Input CMRR: > 90 dB
Hum & Noise: -105 dB
Gain: 31dB
Sensitivity for rated output, 4 ohms: +7dBu (1.73v)
Damping Factor 1 kHz, 8 ohms: > 400
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +0/-0.5 dB
Input Impedance
(actively balanced): 10k ohms
Dimensions - 2U(mm): 88 x 480 x 410
Weight: 21kg
Power Requirement: 230 VAC @ 10.0 amps max
120 VAC @ 20.0 amps max
The MC2 range was designed by Terry Clarke of KlarkTeknik.
The MC2 650 has limitless reserves of power and an addictive neutrality that digs up previously unheard details in the music. It has a very expansive sound, pushing out stereo brilliantly into the room.
As with the other amps in the MC2 range, fans are utilised to cool the heatsinks. In all honesty, I haven't found them to be that intrusive in my smallish room. That said, they can easily be replaced with ultra low-noise ones, such as AcoustiFans, for near silent running. This amp is in great condition and clearly had a very easy working life.
£350 plus shipping. (They tend to go between £300-£500 on ebay). These amps are great value new, so you are getting an amazing amount of amp for just £350.
Output Power (Watts RMS) per channel :
8 ohms @ 1kHz: 425
4 ohms @ 1kHz: 750
2 ohms @ 1kHz:
1100
Mono Bridged
8 ohms @ 1kHz: 1500
4 ohms @ 1kHz: 2300
THD @ Rated Power 4 ohms
1 kHz: < 0.005%
20Hz - 20kHz: < 0.03%
Input CMRR: > 90 dB
Hum & Noise: -105 dB
Gain: 31dB
Sensitivity for rated output, 4 ohms: +7dBu (1.73v)
Damping Factor 1 kHz, 8 ohms: > 400
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +0/-0.5 dB
Input Impedance
(actively balanced): 10k ohms
Dimensions - 2U(mm): 88 x 480 x 410
Weight: 21kg
Power Requirement: 230 VAC @ 10.0 amps max
120 VAC @ 20.0 amps max
