McIntosh MI254
The McIntosh MI254 4-Channel Digital Amplifier is a versatile multi-channel amplifier ideal for use in distributed audio, home theater or 2-channel stereo playback.
It delivers 250 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers or 300 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers via its highly sophisticated closed loop digital switching amplifiers.
These amplifiers are paired with extremely robust power supplies that produce performance levels rarely achieved in distributed audio.
It has Friendly physical dimensions and is 2U rack mountable via the included mounting ears (the mounting ears are removable for non-rack installations).
As a highly efficient Class D amplifier, it does not require noisy cooling fans to maintain nominal operating temperature.
In addition to distributed audio use, the McIntosh MI254 is well suited for home theaters to drive surround sound speakers and could be integrated into virtually any existing home theater system.
On the front panel are two blue McIntosh Watt Meters that display the summed power output of channels 1 + 2 and channels 3 + 4. Multi-color LED indicators display the status of each channel.
The back panel includes both a balanced and unbalanced input for each channel along with our standard 5-way speaker binding posts.
Other features that come with the MI254 are: Power Guard® signal overload technology that prevents over-driving the speakers.
Their Sentry Monitor™ 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.
BUS input & outputs to easily distribute a stereo signal to multiple outputs and/or multiple amplifiers; individual channel inputs; 12 Volt triggering capabilities; and eco-friendly on/off signal sensing that turns the unit off if no input signal has been detected for a set amount of time or automatically turns the amp on when it senses a signal.
The MI254 includes many McIntosh design cues including a black glass front panel, blue Watt meters, an illuminated McIntosh logo, and a familiar form factor highlighted by silver trim. The ideal power amplifier for your home installation
Specifications McIntosh MI254
- Power Output per Channel
250 Watts into 8 Ohms
300 Watts into 4 Ohms
- Number of Channels
4
- Total Harmonic Distortion
0.025%
- S/N below rated output
100dB
- Dynamic Headroom
8 Ohms: 2.5dB
4 Ohms: 3.5dB
- Damping Factor
8 Ohms: >85
4 Ohms: >45
- Rated Power Band
20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency Response
+0, -0.9dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Control
- Remote Power Control
Yes
- Multi-Channel DB25 Cable
N/A
Connectivity
- Speaker Binding Post Type
Standard
General Specifications
- Circuit Configuration
Closed loop digital switching
- Circuit Design
Digital
- Mono Bridge
N/A
- Mono Parallel
N/A
- Output Type
Direct Coupled
- Meters
Yes
- Meter Light Switch
No
- Balanced Input
4
- Front Panel
Glass with removable rack mounting ears
- Illumination
Direct LED
- Chassis Style
Black painted steel
- BTU Rating
1000 BTU/h
Weights & Dimensions
- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
17-1/2″ (44.45cm) (19″ (48.3cm with mounting ears)) x 4-5/16″ (11cm) (including feet) x 21″ (53.3cm) (including front panel and cables)
- Unit Weight
23.5 lbs (10.7 kg)
- Shipping Weight
40 lbs (18.1 kg)
