McIntosh MC7106
Listed · 161 Views
Time Left: None
$2,200.00 USD
| Condition | |
| Payment methods | |
| Ships from | Los Angeles, CA, 90049 |
| Ships to | United States |
| Package dimensions | unspecified |
| Voltage | 110V |
| Shipping carrier | UPS |
| Shipping cost | Free |
| Research Pricing |
The McIntosh MC7106 is a versatile six-channel solid-state power amplifier originally manufactured between 1992 and 1998. It was primarily designed for high-end home theater systems but is frequently used today in multi-zone or high-power bridged stereo setups.
Power Output & Configurations
The MC7106 is highly flexible; you can bridge pairs of channels to increase power output.
- 6-Channel Mode: per channel into (or into ).
- Bridged Mode: per bridged pair into .
- Common Setup Options:
- 6 channels x (Full Surround)
- 3 channels x (High-power L/C/R)
- 1 channel x + 4 channels x
Power Output Performance
Six-Channel Mode: 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (or 160 Watts into 4 Ohms).
Bridged Mode: 320 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms.
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% maximum at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power.
Intermodulation Distortion: 0.005% maximum if instantaneous peak power output does not exceed twice the rated output.
Dynamic Headroom: 1.7 dB.
Audio Quality & Precision
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz (+0, -0.25dB).
Frequency Response (Wide): 10Hz to 100,000Hz (+0, -3.0dB).
Signal to Noise Ratio: 95dB (113dB below rated output).
Damping Factor: Greater than 200 at 8 Ohms.
Input Impedance: 20,000 Ohms.
Input Sensitivity: 1.0 Volt (adjustable to 2.5 Volts).
Connectivity & Protection
Inputs: 6 RCA Unbalanced inputs; 1 DB25-pin connector (THX).
Outputs: 6 sets of gold-plated 5-way binding posts.
Circuit Protection: Power Guard (clipping prevention) and Sentry Monitor (short-circuit).
Certifications: Lucasfilm THX Certified.
Key Features
- Power Guard: McIntosh’s patented circuit that prevents clipping and protects your speakers from distortion-related damage.
- Sentry Monitor: Provides fuse-less short-circuit protection.
- THX Certification: Originally licensed by Lucasfilm for meeting rigorous home theater standards.
- Direct Coupled: Unlike some stereo McIntosh amps, this does not use Autoformers, allowing it to be more compact while maintaining high current delivery.
- Connectivity: Includes a unique 25-pin THX connector for single-cable connection to compatible McIntosh control centers (like the MX130), as well as standard RCA inputs.
- Dimensions: 7-1/16"H×17-1/2"W×20"D
- Weight: 48 lbs (21.8 kg) net
No original box. No original manual. Digital manual available. Some slight scratches to finish on sides or top but face is unblemished.
No questions have been asked about this item.
Ask the seller a public question
You must log in to ask a question.
Return Policy
Return Window
Returns are not accepted on this item.
0 Watchers
Items from this seller
- McIntosh MC7106
Current Price: $2,200.00
- McIntosh D150
Current Price: $2,100.00
more from this seller →


