The MA5300 is a versatile, high-performance solid state stereo integrated amplifier incorporating a DC-coupled power amplifier circuitry that delivers 100 watts continuous per channel into 8 ohms or 160 watts continuous per channel into 4 ohms.
In terms of analogue 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, plus 1 set of unbalanced outputs. In terms of digital connectivity, the MA5300 comes standard with the DA1 module from McIntosh, whose six digital inputs (2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB and 1 MCT) make it easy to connect to any state-of-the-art digital source.
In addition, the DA1's DAC functionality (which can be optionally replaced by the even more advanced DA2 module) supports DSD256 (11.2 MHz) and DXD recordings at 384 kHz sampling rate, thanks to the use of an audiophile-grade 8-channel D/A conversion chip with 32-bit technology configured in Quad Balanced mode to maximise dynamic range and minimise distortion.
In addition, McIntosh 's unique MCT input allows for a secure DSD connection to any of the brand's CD/SACD transport mechanics to optimise the sound quality of SACDs.
The MA5300 also features two of McIntosh 's unique Monogrammed Heatsinks to maximise the thermal stability of the advanced high-current, high-speed transistors in its output section, plus a high-current Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD) headphone amplifier, powerful electronic protection, and two iconic elements of the MA5300: the treated glass front panel and two stylish blue-backed analogue vu-meters.
Features:
- Very high performance stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC.
- Solid state circuit architecture.
- Equipped with the DA1 digital module from McIntosh.
- Optional possibility of installing the DA2 digital module.
- Power Guard and Sentry Monitor protection systems exclusive to McIntosh.
- USB DAC section compatible with DSD256 encoded files.
- Executed with the highest quality components.
- Roon Tested.
- Phono input for turntables equipped with MM cartridges.
- Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analogue inputs.
- High-precision, high-speed response analogue indicators.
- Dedicated headphone amplifier exclusive to McIntosh.
- Power of 2x100 W RMS at 8 ohms or 2x160 W RMS at 4 ohms.
- Frequency response 10-100,000 Hz, +0 dB, -3 dB.
- Line input sensitivity/impedance: 0.5 mV/20 kOhm (XLR).
- Phono input sensitivity: 2.5 mV (MM).
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB line and 82 dB 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.
