MCINTOSH ADD TO THEIR CUSTOM INSTALL FIDELITY PORTFOLIO

McIntosh has launched the MI502 2-Channel Digital Amplifier, a Class D power amp that’s set to expand the company’s ‘Ci-Fi’ (Custom Install Fidelity) portfolio.

The MI502 is said to be extremely flexible, offering 500 watts of power into 8 ohms or 800 watts into 4 ohms.

MCINTOSH MI502 2-CHANNEL DIGITAL AMPLIFIER

Distributed in the UK by FIne Sounds, the amplifier uses closed-loop digital switching technology and McIntosh says it can be “configured flexibly, too”: It can be used to power the front left and right speakers in a home cinema system; drive two in-wall subwoofers; a pair could drive the three front channels of a home cinema plus one subwoofer; or even power a pair of outdoor speakers; multiple MI502s could also be used to power a distributed home audio system.

The MI502 runs on Class D

The front panel features two blue McIntosh Watt Meters that display the power output of each channel, while multi-colour LED indicators display the status of each channel. The rear panel includes a pair of balanced and unbalanced inputs to connect to preamplifiers, and a pair of McIntosh’s standard five-way speaker binding posts are also included.

Also included is a black-glass front panel, an illuminated McIntosh logo, and a familiar form factor, highlighted by silver trim.

The new McIntosh carries the unmistakable McIntosh livery

The MI502 also includes several proprietary McIntosh technologies including:

Power Guard® signal overload technology that prevents overdriving the speakers

Sentry Monitor™ short-circuit protection circuit that disengages the output stage before the current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal

Power Control 12-volt triggering capabilities

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

Around the back of the new amp

MCINTOSH MI502 2-CHANNEL DIGITAL AMPLIFIER PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Orders for the MI502 can now be placed with authorised McIntosh dealers with shipping expected to begin in November 2022 (United States and Canada), and the rest of the world, shortly thereafter.

Price in the UK is £5,995.

HiFi Pig Says: The McIntosh Custom Install offering is very comprehensive, covering all bases.