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MA8950 | Integrated Amplifier


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Why we love it

  • Very powerful and punchy
  • Lots of headroom (3.1dB)
  • 5 Band Tone Control
  • Made in the USA

Description

The MA8950 integrated amplifier delivers 200 watts per channel and combines McIntosh's amplification expertise and preamplifier technologies.

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Specifications
  • Power Output per Channel 200 Watts
  • Number of Channels 2
  • Speaker Impedance 2, 4, or 8 Ohms
  • Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005%
  • Dynamic Headroom 3.1dB
  • Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Frequency Response, +0, -3dB 10Hz to 100kHz
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil) 0.25mV
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet) 2.5mV
  • Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced) 0.5V/0.25V
  • Sensitivity (Power Amp input) 1.4V
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil) 80dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet) 82dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level) 95dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input) 113dB
  • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)20K/20K
  • Damping factor > 40
  • Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced) 8V Unbalanced
  • Balanced Input 1
  • Unbalanced Input 6
  • Phono Input Moving Coil 1 (adjustable loading)
  • Phono Input Moving Magnet 1 (fixed loading)
  • Digital Coaxial Input 2
  • Digital Optical Input 2
  • Digital MCT Input 1
  • Digital USB Input 1
  • HDMI (ARC) Input 1
  • Unbalanced Fixed Output 1
  • Unbalanced Variable Output 2
  • Headphone Output 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
  • 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/384kHz 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 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, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
  • 5-Band Tone Controls
  • Tone Bypass and Input Assign Yes
  • RS232 Control Input Yes
  • Power Control Output 1 Main, 2 Trigger
  • Rear Panel Data Port 4
  • Rear Panel IR Sensor Input Yes
  • Input Level Match Yes
  • Vacuum Tube or Solid State Solid State
  • Output Type Autoformer™
  • Output Meters Yes
  • Dual Layer Chassis Yes
  • Chassis Finish Polished stainless steel & black painted steel
  • McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ Yes
  • Power Requirement 120V 50/60Hz, 4.4 amps
  • Standby Power Requirement <0.25 Watts
  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/2" (44.5cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 18-3/4" (47.6cm)
  • Unit Weight 75 lbs (34.1 kg)
Flavor

Warm : Adds softness to the music

Neutral : Close to the original intent

Detailed : Adds precision to the music

Warranty

3 years

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MA8950 | Integrated Amplifier
MA8950 | Integrated Amplifier