The MA5300 is a versatile, very high-performance “solid state” stereo integrated amplifier, which incorporates DC-coupled power amplification circuitry that allows it to deliver 100 continuous watts per channel into 8 ohms or 160 continuous watts per channel into 4 ohms. .
In the area of analog connectivity, the MA5300 includes a total of 6 inputs divided into 1 balanced line, 4 unbalanced line and 1 phono input for moving magnet (MM) capsules, to which must be added 1 set of outputs. unbalanced. Regarding digital connectivity, let us point out that the MA5300 comes standard with the McIntosh DA1 module, whose six digital inputs (2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB and 1 MCT) facilitate connection to any latest generation digital source.
Likewise, the DAC functionality of the DA1 (which can be optionally replaced by the even more advanced DA2 module) is compatible with recordings in DSD256 (11.2 MHz) and DXD with a sampling rate of 384 kHz, thanks to the use of a "chip ” audiophile-grade 8-channel D/A conversion with 32-bit technology configured in Quad Balanced mode to maximize dynamic range and minimize distortion.
On the other hand, McIntosh 's exclusive MCT input allows for a secure DSD connection with any of the brand's CD/SACD transport mechanisms to optimize the sound quality of SACDs.
The MA5300 also includes two of McIntosh 's exclusive Monogrammed Heatsinks to maximize the thermal stability of the advanced high-current, high-speed slew transistors in its output section, plus a high-performance headphone amplifier. current Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD), powerful electronic protection and two iconic elements of the American firm: the treated glass front panel and two elegant analogue VU meters with a blue background.
Characteristics:
- Very high-performance stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC.
- “Solid state” circuit architecture.
- Equipped with McIntosh DA1 digital module.
- Optional possibility of installing the DA2 digital module.
- McIntosh exclusive Power Guard and Sentry Monitor protection systems.
- USB DAC section compatible with DSD256 encoded files.
- Executed with components of the highest quality.
- Approved Roon Tested.
- Phono input for turntables equipped with MM cartridges.
- Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog inputs.
- Analog indicators with high precision and high response speed.
- McIntosh 's exclusive dedicated headphone amplifier.
- Power of 2x100 W RMS at 8 ohms or 2x160 W RMS at 4 ohms.
- Frequency response of 10-100,000 Hz, +0 dB, -3 dB.
- Line input sensitivity/impedance: 0.5 mV/20 kohms (XLR).
- Phono input sensitivity: 2.5 mV (MM).
- Signal to noise ratio: 110 dB in Line and 82 dB in Phono (MM).
- Dimensions: 444.5 x 152 x 476 mm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 17.2 kg.
Upgrade option with DA2 DAC module for €1,299 more.
