The McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier delivers legendary McIntosh performance in a compact design, making it the smallest solid-state integrated amp in their lineup. With 100W per channel into 8 ohms or 160W into 4 ohms, it combines power and precision for smaller spaces or entry-level hi-fi systems. Featuring 12 inputs, a high-performance 32-bit DAC, dual blue watt meters, and iconic McIntosh technologies like Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, and a high-drive headphone amp with HXD®, the MA5300 offers exceptional versatility and timeless style.
McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier (Black)
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The McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier delivers legendary McIntosh performance in a compact design, making it the smallest solid-state integrated amp in their lineup. With 100W per channel into 8 ohms or 160W into 4 ohms, it combines power and precision for smaller spaces or entry-level hi-fi systems. Featuring 12 inputs, a high-performance 32-bit DAC, dual blue watt meters, and iconic McIntosh technologies like Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, and a high-drive headphone amp with HXD®, the MA5300 offers exceptional versatility and timeless style.
- New DA1 digital audio module
- 1 MCT input
- 2 COAX input
- 2 OPT input
- All inputs labeled 1, 2, 3, etc; all function independently of each other and all are always available for use regardless of how sources are connected; each is assignable
- 2 DATA ports; with different labeling allowing each to be assignable
- 1 Service Port; used for firmware updates of both the Control PCB and DA1PCB
- 8-channel, 32-bit DAC used in Quad Balanced mode vs. 2-channel, 32-bit / 192kHz DAC
- New separate 4 ohm rating of 160 watts per channel instead of just an 8 ohm rating
- New dual scale meters that show both 4 & 8 ohm power output
- Speaker terminals labeled as being for both 4 & 8 ohm instead of just 8 ohms
- Bass and treble tone controls added
- HXD® headphone circuit added
- New McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ w/ MC logo; they are not backwards compatible and cannot be retrofitted onto older models
- More audio-grade components
- Power Output Per Channel: 100 Watts into 8 ohms; 160 Watts into 4 ohms
- Number of Channels: 2
- Speaker Impedance: 4 or 8 ohms
- Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
- Dynamic Headroom: 1.8dB
- Frequency Response: +0, 0.5dB; 20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency Response: +0, -3dB 10Hz to 100kHz
- Sensitivity Phono (moving magnet): 2.5mV
- Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced): 0.5V / 0.25V
- Sensitivity: (Power Amp): 1V
- Signal to Noise Ratio (moving magnet): 82dB
- Signal to Noise Ratio (high level): 95dB
- Signal to Noise Ratio (Power Amp): 110dB
- Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced): 20K / 20K
- Damping Factor: 8 ohms >200; 4 ohms: >100
- Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced): 8V Unbalanced
- Balanced Input: 1
- Unbalanced Input: 4
- Phono Input Moving Magnet: 1 (fixed loading)
- Upgradeable Digital Audio Module: yes
- Digital Coaxial Input: 2
- Digital Optical Input: 2
- Digital MCT (DIN) Input: 1
- Digital USB Input: 1
- Unbalanced Variable Output: 1
- Headphone Output: 1/4" high drive w/ headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD)
- AM / FM Tuner Option: no
- Home Theater Passthru: yes
- Unbalanced Analog Connector Type: standard
- Speaker Binding Post Type: standard
- Service Port: 1
- Digital-to-analog converter (DAC) Type: 8-channel, 32-bit / 192kHz PCM / DSD, Quad balanced
- Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate: 24-bit / 44.1kHz to 192kHz
- Digital Optical Input Sample Rate: 24-bit / 44.1kHz to 192kHz
- Digital MCT (DIN) Input Sample Rate: 16-bit / 44.1kHz (CD); DSD64 (SACD)
- Digital USB Input Sample Rate: 32-bit / 44.1kHz to 384kHz (PCM); DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
- Tone Controls: bass and treble
- Tone Bypass and Input Assign: yes
- RS232 Control Input: yes
- Power Control Output: 1 main
- Rear Panel Data Port: 2
- Rear Panel IR Sensor Input: yes
- Input Level Match: yes
- Vacuum Tube or Solid State: solid state
- Output AutoFormer: no
- Output Meters: yes
- Dual Layer Chassis: yes
- Chassis Finish: black painted steel
- McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks: yes
- Power Requirement: 120V 50 / 60Hz, 2.3A
- Standby Power Requirement: <0.25 watts
- Dimensions: 6"h x 17 1/2"w x 22"d
- Weight: 38 lbs
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Model: MA5300 | Barcode: 842548106734
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