MI502 2-Channel Power Amplifier

Ideal for Distributed Audio Systems, 2-Channel Audio Systems & Home Theater Systems

Type: Digital
500 Watts x 2-Channels into 8 Ohms
800 Watts x 2-Channels into 4 Ohms
Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, On/Off signal sensing
2U rack mountable

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MI502 2-Channel Power Amplifier

Ideal for Distributed Audio Systems, 2-Channel Audio Systems & Home Theater Systems

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The MI502 2-Channel Digital Amplifier is a flexible component and welcome addition to a custom installed home audio or home theater system. It delivers world renowned McIntosh sound quality at a rate of 500 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers or 800 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers. It uses highly high-tech closed loop digital switching amplifiers and resilient power supplies that produce performance levels seldom heard in custom install audio.

McIntosh MI502 Amplifier in a home theater — Immerse yourself in your favorite movies or sports! A custom 11-channel home theater powered by McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor, MI502 2-Channel Amplifier, MI254 4-Channel Amplifier, and MC255 5-Channel Amplifier. Speakers are McIntosh WS300 and WS500 In-Wall Speakers, and CS200 In-Ceiling Speakers.

The applications are nearly limitless for how to use the versatile MI502 in your home entertainment system. It can be used to power the front left and right speakers in a home theater; to drive two in-wall subwoofers; a pair of MI502s could drive the three front channels of your in-home cinema plus one subwoofer; or to power a pair of outdoor speakers for when the party makes it way outside. Additionally, a stack of multiple MI502s could be used to power the distributed audio speakers installed throughout your home.

McIntosh MI254 Amplifier — Rack Mounting Bracket.

The MI502 is rack mountable and has a mounting height of 2U making it easy to install in an equipment rack via the included mounting brackets (the mounting brackets 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 so the only thing you'll hear coming from it is amazing sounding audio that will impress yourself and your guests.

On the front panel are two blue McIntosh Watt Meters that display the power output of each channel, while multi-color LED indicators display the status of each channel. The back panel includes a pair of balanced and unbalanced inputs to connect the MI502 to your preamplifier. A pair of our standard 5-way speaker binding posts are included to connect your speakers.

Other features that come with the MI502 are:

Power Guard^® signal overload technology that prevents overdriving the speakers
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
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

The MI502 includes many McIntosh design cues including a black glass front panel, our coveted blue Watt meters, an illuminated McIntosh logo, and a familiar form factor highlighted by silver trim. Contact your local dealer or integrator to learn more about adding the MI502 to your custom audio installation.

Specifications
Electronic Specifications
- FTC Power Output Rating
  
  500 W
- Power Output per Channel
  
  500 W into 8 ohms
  800 W into 4 ohms
- Number of Channels
  
  2
- Total Harmonic Distortion
  
  0.05%
- S/N below rated output
  
  98dB
- Dynamic Headroom
  
  8 ohms: 2.7dB
  4 ohms: 3.7dB
- Damping Factor
  
  8 ohms: >85
  4 ohms: >45
- Rated Power Band
  
  20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency Response
  
  +0, -0.9dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
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
  
  1
- Front Panel
  
  Glass with removable rack mounting ears
- Illumination
  
  Direct LED
- Chassis Style
  
  Black painted steel
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
  
  21.5 lbs (9.8 kg)
- Shipping Weight
  
  37.9 lbs (17.2 kg)

Downloads

Product Literature	User Documents
MI502 Power Amplifier Brochure (1.52 MB)	MI502 Power Amplifier Owner's Manual (4.54 MB)

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