McIntosh Announces ML1 MKII Loudspeaker
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Continuing with the audio industries ongoing release of Vintage/Retro style and revamped products, McIntosh has announced the ML1 MKII speaker, an updated and re-imagined version of its first speaker made in 1970 but discontinued in 1977.
The latest cabinet is built from oiled American Walnut solid woods and veneers with a satin finish. It has a matching magnetically attached, removable wood grille with acoustically transparent black knit cloth with a touch of metal trim. Internally the ML1 is using current state-of-the-art technologies with a 4 way speaker design that uses five separate speaker drivers that are symmetrically placed:
- Woofer: one 12″ woofer in a sealed enclosure with a polypropylene cone and dust cap with synthetic rubber suspension.
- Lower Midrange: two 4″ lower midrange drivers in a sealed sub-enclosure also with polypropylene cones and dust caps with synthetic rubber suspension.
- Upper Midrange: one 2″ soft dome upper midrange.
- Tweeter: one 3/4″ Titanium dome tweeter
The ML1 is engineered to handle up to 600 Watts with a bass response said to extend down to 27Hz. The woofer uses their patented Low Distortion High Performance (LD/HP®) Magnetic Circuit Design that significantly reduces distortion while increasing power handling and efficiency. A specially milled transition plate houses the midranges and tweeter allowing them to be placed close together, which is said to reduce off axis lobing of the sound field thereby helping imaging. The transition plate also provides a strong foundation for the upper frequency units to reduce vibrations that might affect the sound together with internal cabinet bracing and an airtight separated enclosure from the 12″ woofer to further minimize vibrations.
Features At A Glance:
- Based off the first McIntosh speaker
- 4-way speaker with five separate drivers
- Engineered to handle up to 600 Watts
- Deep bass from 12″ woofer with LD/HP technology
- Expansive sound stage so all listeners can enjoy the music
- Built from American Walnut with a satin finish
- Includes matching speaker stand
The ML1 uses a custom-built crossover network designed with solid state, self-resetting protection devices to prevent damage to any of the drivers. The crossover design separates the high and low frequency circuits with each being available for both bi-wiring or bi-amping as desired via the gold plated Solid Cinch speaker binding posts.
Finally the ML1 is made in the USA and comes with optional matching stands that feature a vintage die cast aluminum name badge on the base that matches the badges found on many of their amplifiers and integrated amplifiers. The stand has been designed to elevate and position the ML1 loudspeaker for optimum imaging and listening enjoyment. It comes with feet for use on hard floors and spikes for use on carpet.
Specifications:
- Electrical:
- Impedance Nominal: 8 Ohms
- Power Rating: 75 – 600 Watts
- Frequency Response: 27Hz – 45kHz
- Sound Pressure Level, 2.8V/1m: 85dB
- Crossover: 180Hz, 500Hz, 4.5kHz
- Acoustic:
- Sealed Box 4 way
- Woofers: 1 x 12″ Polypropylene cone and dust cap with synthetic rubber suspension
- Midranges: 2 x Low Frequency, 1 x Upper Frequency. Low Frequency: Polypropylene cones and dust caps with synthetic rubber suspension. Upper Frequency: Soft Dome
- Tweeters: 1 x 3/4″, Titanium Dome
- Available Finishes: American Walnut solid woods and veneers with a satin finish with Black knit cloth, magnetically attached
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 15″ (38.1cm) x 42-1/8″ (107cm) x 13-3/8″ (34cm)
- Weight: 62 lbs (28.1 kg)
Availability
July 2023
MSRP (pair+stands):
- US: $12,000.00
- UK: £14,000.00
- EU: €16,000.00
For more information visit the McIntosh web site.
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