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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

The MC7106 Six Channel power amplifier is designed to operate loudspeakers with a

nominal impedance of 4 to 8 ohms. It features a new circuit design that keeps distortion levels

so low it takes special test gear for accurate measurements.

The design philosophy incorporated in this outstanding amplifier involved many different

techniques, all based on sound scientific logic. Every stage of voltage or current amplifica-

tion was designed to be as linear as possible. Negative feedback is then utilized to enhance

the performance. Mclntosh engineers know how to properly design negative feedback circuits

so they contribute to the extremely low distortion performance expected from a Mclntosh

amplifier. All transistors are selected to have nearly constant current gain (Beta) over the en-

tire current range they must cover. Output transistors in particular, have matched uniform

current gain, high current-bandwidth product and large active region safe operating area.

Resistors and capacitors in the signal path are carefully selected to have exceedingly low

voltage coefficients, (change of resistance or reactance with applied voltage). Precision metal

film resistors, low dielectric absorption film capacitors and premium audio grade electrolytics

are used in all critical circuit locations.

PROTECTION CIRCUITS

Some manufacturers claim that their products do not need or use protection circuits and

that such circuits compromise performance. Mclntosh feels that protection circuits are

desirable and necessary to prevent amplifier or loudspeaker damage due to abnormal cir-

cumstances. The genius of Mclntosh engineering has resulted in protection circuits which

have no effect or compromise on the normal performance of a power amplifier. The SENTRY

MONITOR circuit is a good example. The MC7106 incorporates six specific protection cir-

cuits to enhance its performance, increase its reliability and protect loudspeakers.

SENTRY MONITOR CIRCUIT

All power transistors have limits for the maximum amount of power they can handle. The

MC7106 output transistors and power supply have been designed to allow very high current

flow into properly matched load impedances. However, if a short circuit or very low load im-

pedance is connected to any of the MC7106 outputs, destructive current levels could be reach-

ed if it was not controlled by the SENTRY MONITOR circuit- This circuit senses the dynamic

operating time, voltage and current of the output stage, and controls it to safe operating limits.

There is absolutely no compromise in sonic performance and it ensures safe operation

of the amplifier under even the most extreme operating conditions.

THERMAL CONTROL

All power transistors have limits for the maximum amount of heat they can safely tolerate.

The MC7106 uses highly efficient amplifying circuits which produce relatively little heat for

the output power produced. The amplifier uses large area heat sinks to efficiently dissipate

what heat it does generate. Natural convection air flow is sufficient for safe cool operation.

If the cooling air is blocked, or the amplifier operating temperature is forced too high, ther-

mal cutout switches will turn off the speakers on one or more pairs of channels. Both POWER

GUARD indicators will light continuously for the channels that are affected to show that ther-

mal protection is operating. When the problem is corrected and the amplifier cools down to

its normal operating temperature, the speakers will be turned back on.

TECHNICAL

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Summary of Contents for MC7106

Page 1: ...MC7106 SIX CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER...

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Page 4: ...he power cord from the AC power outlet when left unused for a long period of time 14 Damage Requiring Service Service must be performed by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or t...

Page 5: ...ystem THANK YOU The serial number purchase date and Mclntosh Laboratory Service Contract number are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service Record this information here Serial...

Page 6: ...service agency will repair all Mclntosh instruments at normal service rates To receive the free service under the terms of the service contract the ser vice contract certificate must accompany the ins...

Page 7: ...the six MC7106 direct coupled channels can deliver a Peak Output Current of 25 amperes making it compatible with a wide variety of loudspeakers All six channels incor porate the Mclntosh POWER GUARD...

Page 8: ...CUSTOM INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 6...

Page 9: ...an advise you on the types and lengths of cables that will work best in your installation Refer to the hookup drawings for information on how to connect the inputs and outputs for each installation co...

Page 10: ...e THX Audio System For use with other audio systems set the controls as desired 9 THX INPUT Connect a shielded 25 conductor Subminiature D male to female computer type cable from the 6 channel output...

Page 11: ...the power control signals to properly operate the MC7106 AC power 16 OUTPUTS 5 and 6 and BRIDGED OUTPUT For separate channel operation connect the Hot lead of a loudspeaker to the Plus RED upper termi...

Page 12: ...TT CHANNEL BRIDGED SPEAKER SPEAKER 6 5 100 WATTS 100 WATTS SPEAKER SPEAKER 4 3 100 WATTS 100 WATTS SPEAKER SPEAKER 2 1 100 WATTS 100 WATTS SPEAKER SPEAKER 6 5 100 WATTS 100 WATTS SPEAKER SPEAKER 4 3 1...

Page 13: ...D SPEAKER 1 300 WATTS CHANNELS 1 AND 2 BRIDGED TWO 100 160 WATT CHANNELS AND TWO 320 WATT CHANNELS BRIDGED THREE 320 WATT CHANNELS BRIDGED CHANNELS 1 AND 2 3 AND 4 5 AND 6 BRIDGED 11 SPEAKER SPEAKER 6...

Page 14: ...nel POWER switch to the OFF REMOTE position Do not connect the MC7106 power cable to a Control Center rear panel AC outlet The six separate Control Center rear panel RCA output jacks may also be used...

Page 15: ...MclNTOSH HOME THEATER WITH SIX 160 WATT CHANNELS 13...

Page 16: ...ion at any power level from 250 mW to rated power output IHF DYNAMIC HEADROOM 8 ohms 1 8dB 4 ohms 2 1dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE 0 0 25dB from 20Hz to 20 000Hz 0 3 0dB from 10Hz to 100 000Hz INPUT SENSITIVI...

Page 17: ...tection circuits which have no effect or compromise on the normal performance of a power amplifier The SENTRY MONITOR circuit is a good example The MC7106 incorporates six specific protection cir cuit...

Page 18: ...a waveform comparator monitoring both the input and output waveforms Under normal operating conditions there are no differences between these waveforms If an amplifier channel is overdriven beyond it...

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