Dedication to Performance
AUDIOPHILE PRODUCTS MADE IN GERMANY
We turn our Visions to Reality Music Culture Technology (“MC”) was formed by professionals who have been involved in research, development and production of high-quality audio equipment for more than 30 years. MC is proud to be considered as one of the world’s top manufacturers of sophisticated High End Audio products. Our engineers, experts in both analog and digital technologies, are, above all, passionate audiophiles. We adhere closely to the design philosophy of “form follows function”, insuring that our designers create timeless products that exhibit a functional, classic and elegant look. Our mission is to exceed our customers’ expectations by offering products that provide maximum quality while simultaneously delivering the highest value for the price . We turn our visions to reality.
Experience and Technology MC is a German-based company, with world class quality controlled standard manufacturing plants located in Berlin, Germany. Our factories are equipped with world class machinery and automation processes such as the multi head CNC router machine and high speed prelatic auto rotary cutter. To further test the components we have a humidity chamber, acoustic chamber, vibration test machines, computerized testing machines and computerized acoustic analyzers (DAAS, CLIO, MIssa, LMS, LAPS) amongst others. With highly experienced sound and acoustic engineers engaged in every step of the manufacturing and product development process, we are able to offer to different segments of customers; superb quality products at astute prices.
REFERENCE LINE
MC - the hidden secret of excellent sound
MC Reference Line For those addicted to the music...
From the love of music deep inside one’s spirit comes the desire of designing the best possible music reproduction products. It’s a long road to reach this lofty goal, but the passion that drives our engineers will not allow them to accept anything less. And then, after many sleepless nights and countless hours fine-tuning the sound, comes the realization of the dream: a product that evokes the passion and emotion of real music. It’s an indescribable feeling! Experience that passion and emotion yourself by exploring the sound of the MC Reference Line. You’ll be rewarded with countless hours of true musical enjoyment!
mc 331
mc 811
Reference Line Speaker
Mono Power Amplifier
The first model in our Reference line of components, the new MC 331 is a 3-way, 4 ohm floor standing speaker consisting of two stacked enclosure cabinets - woofer and midrange/high end. This separation provides complete stability in the low-end range, while insuring clear and undistorted sound in the upper range that maintains absolute fidelity to the music’s original sound field.
We are very proud to announce our first REFERENCE LINE product - the MC 811 Mono Power Amplifier.
The two woofers in the MC 331 are equipped with very stiff 200mm (8”) cone drivers with aluminum membranes, permitting extremely quick and highly precise response to bass impulses. Because there are two woofers, the effective driver area is doubled, achieving bass reproduction that is very fast, powerful and deep. As a result, the MC 331 produces a tight, highly-extended, stress-free bottom end that practically lives in the room.
The MC 811’s electronic design pushes the edge of amplifier architecture, delivering the latest in innovative engineering, exceptional sonic performance and German-built craftsmanship. It delivers in excess of 300 watts at 8 ohms with extremely high current reserves capable of driving the most demanding loudspeaker loads.
This is an amplifier for the most selective audiophiles who seek a breathtaking listening experience coupled with a unique, elegant and timeless physical appearance that will be at home in the most stylish environments.
A solid-state, fully balanced design, the 811 employs our unique user-selectable “Alpha & Beta Drive” technology, allowing the owner to tailor the voicing of the amplifier to insure maximum system symmetry.
For a music lover it is a must to hear this speaker – we are sure you will be impressed.
MC – the hidden secret of excellent sound.
mc 331 Reference Line Speaker
mc 811 Mono Power Amplifier
ELEGANCE LINE
Born with the highest Standard The Elegance Line was born with the highest standard amongst the MC product range. As a result, MC has meticulously taken special care in all of its design criteria from product cosmetics, functionality, PCB layout, and components to craftsmanship. They are therefore based on the following design principles that are trademarks of MC; a highly sophisticated circuitry design guaranteeing extra dynamics and highest performance, both shortest signal path possible and a symmetrical grounding system to minimize interference and delay, and all components are strategically matched by both electrical measurement and listening tests. All key switching contacts are made of monocrystalline copper (OFC /OCC) with a gold-plated finishing, enhancing the true sound reproduction of our MC products.
mc 501A
mc 601
USB Dual Player mc 501A is the new CD player model withUSB Audio playback function in ourElegance line.
These sonic gem offering a convincing performance and elegance look that no listener will be able to resist.
MC is carrying on the best sounding technologies to develop a brand new Dual player for the market which answers today need for a high quality digital interface. We grasp this chance to introduce MC approach to digital audio with sound characteristics which concedes nothing to those of our CD player.
To create a perfect balance between technical perfection and musical enjoyment was a must for our engineers to satisfy their audio skills. A wide variety of high quality input and output connections (balanced and RCA)
Our new USB audio module makes it possible to play music directly from your computer on your system at sample rates up to 192 kHz with sound quality equal to our CD section. We used the same D/A circuit and audio output stage for USB audio as for the CD section and made sure you get the same quality and high-end sound you know from other MC designs.
mc 501A High Definition CD/USB Dual Player
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upsampling selectable to 192 kHz/24 bit
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digital output
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feet with resonance breaker rings
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resonance trap
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USB audio playback function
a slot for an option too and you can select between different option modules like phono stage or high level input. understatement of the design. The second look shows the elegance and perfection of the workmanship. It is hard to resist touching the high polished black anodized metal front plate. The laser engraved printing on the front panel, the cool blue display and the gold plated push button. •
pure analog volume control
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PC board with gold plated traces
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power supply with 2 toroidal transformers
mc 701 High Definition Stereo Integrated Amplifier
mc 701
mc 801
High Definiton Integrated Amplifier
High Definiton Stereo Power Amplifier
This lovely compact powerful integrated amplifier will impress you by the clear, detailed and vivid sound.
These compact stereo amplifier is a breathtaking introduction into our amplifier technology.
The power section was designed as a double mono design with two separate power boards. Each power board has its own heat sink to avoid thermal distortion. Equipped with 3 toroidal transformers for maximum isolation between the different supply mode. One for the analog signal of the preamplifier, one for the digital control board and one for the high power amplifier board.
Two separate power boards, two separate windings on a high power toroidal transformer, that’s the way to design a great power amp - concentrating on purity and reproduction.
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pure analog volume control
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PC board with gold plated traces
120 watts continues power, 500 watts peak power
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power supply with 3 toroidal transformers
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Resonance trap to avoid transformer vibration and distortion
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separate windings for each power stage
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remote controlled stand-by function
The innovative circuit design ensures outstanding dynamics, surprising ease and delicacy.
mc 801 High Definition STereo Power Amplifier
mc RL21
Reviews
Bookshelf Monitor Speaker
“What are you waiting for?”
MC has created a precision instrument for music lovers who wish to achieve great sound in a small room. The RL 21 allows you to enjoy all of the beauty and realism of music with a speaker of compact size.
“The 801 amplifier and 601 preamplifier combined the richness and depth of tube magic with the majestic power of solid state audio gear without using tubes or a hybrid design.” “...made in Germany, designed by Wolfgang Meletzky and by high end standards a ‘steal’ at this price, what are you waiting for? You can buy either and be happy or better yet get both!”
The RL21 is the smallest model of our loudspeaker family, a 2-way, 4 ohm bookshelf or stand-mounted speaker. It employs a 170mm Kevlar woofer/midrange driver and a 28mm silk dome tweeter in a beautiful enclosure manufactured from 22mm high-quality MDF and polished to a finish typically found only in much higher priced products. To avoid reflections that would smear the sound, the front face and edges of the cabinet are trapezoid shaped. The RL21 produces a full range, wide and deep soundstage that defies its small size. Pinpoint imaging, surprisingly deep bass response, strong musical pace and an exceptionally realistic midrange and high end define this amazing speaker. Close your eyes - you will easily forget that you are listening to a small monitor speaker!
mc 601 Preamplifier, mc 801 Power Amplifier: Anthony Nicosia, Enjoy the Music.com
“If I were in the market for a small, musically accomplished, nicelooking system..., I would buy the MC system” “…the MC system can recreate much of the exhilaration and emotional impact one experiences at a concert…” “…delivers plenty of “audiophile” goods like inner detail, imaging, and especially dynamic shading…” “fantastic sense of musical drama” MC Elegance System: Kirk Midtskog, The Absolute Sound, September 2011
“Value just got redefined.” “…paradigmshifting component” “…the MC 701 captured that sense of being present at the venue” “…absolutely spine tingling.” “…outstanding sound at a realworld price.” mc 701 Integrated Amplifier: Uday Reddy, The Soundstage Network, June 2011
“… when it comes to vocals, these speakers easily are among the top five I have heard! Ever!” “The new Music Culture brand should cut through some myths of the high end being only high priced.” RL21 Speakers: Bernard Kinsley, The Audiophile Voice, Vol. 14, No. 4
mc RL21 Elegance Line Bookshelf Monitor Speaker
“...the products’ look, feel and sound were decidedly upscale.” Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound, April 2011
THE NEW EVOLUTION OF MC ELEGANCE LINE
laser engraved printing
black anodized metal feet
metal front plate aluminium, grounded and high polished, black anodized
anti slide rubber
steel ring* for breaking resonance waves
dot matrix display display brightness can be adjusted within 5 steps from very bright to off
funktion keys brass, polished and gold plated
resonance trap* made of 20 mm special material to absorb mechanical resonances and signal distortion
MC - music culture technology GmbH Reuchlinstr. 10 - 11, 10553 Berlin (Germany) Phone: +49 30 288 673 09 Fax: + 49 30 484 98 35 50 E-Mail: contact@music-culture.com www.music-culture.com
* for products with high current power transformer and mechanical drive only Š 2014 MC - music culture technology GmbH | all rights reserved
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MC - music culture technology GmbH www.music-culture.com