McIntosh Hybrid Drive

What is Hybrid Drive?

Hybrid Drive™ is a McIntosh technology that answers a question the world's most discerning music listeners have been asking for over 50 years: How can I enjoy the rich sound of vacuum tubes and the power of solid state circuits in a single, easy to use, and best-of-class product?

Born from our passion for sound and matched with over 70 years of engineering expertise, Hybrid Drive brings together tube and solid state amplification to elevate the listening experience to new heights.

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How does Hybrid Drive work?

Hybrid Drive combines the smoothness and stereo imaging of vacuum tubes for the mid and high frequencies with the power and punch of solid state for the low frequencies. The result is the best of both worlds.

Hybrid Drive in our MC451 Dual Mono Amplifier

Which products have Hybrid Drive?

Hybrid Drive can be found in select Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, and CD Players. Depending on the type of product, Hybrid Drive can be implemented in slightly different ways.

Here are just a few products that feature Hybrid Drive.

MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier

C12000 Solid State and Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

MCD12000 SACD/CD Player

Learn More

Visit our website to learn more about Hybrid Drive. Or find your local McIntosh dealer to experience Hybrid Drive products in person.