{"product_id":"mcintosh-ma8950-2-channel-integrated-amplifier","title":"McIntosh MA8950 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh MA8950 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a powerful 200-watt-per-channel solid-state amplifier, a versatile analog preamplifier and McIntosh's DA2 Digital Audio Module in one substantial stereo component. Designed for high-performance music systems, it delivers the same full rated output into 2-, 4- or 8-ohm loudspeakers through McIntosh Autoformers™ while providing extensive support for turntables, digital sources, televisions and traditional line-level components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e200 Watts Per Channel Through McIntosh Autoformers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MA8950 produces \u003cstrong\u003e200 watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e. McIntosh Autoformers help maintain the amplifier's full rated power across these common speaker impedances, making the MA8950 suitable for a broad range of demanding floorstanding and stand-mount loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts upgraded power-supply filter capacity provides 3.1dB of dynamic headroom, helping the amplifier reproduce musical peaks, bass transients and large-scale dynamics with control. Rated total harmonic distortion is just 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDA2 Digital Audio Module Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard \u003cstrong\u003eDA2 Digital Audio Module\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the McIntosh MA8950 seven digital inputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo coaxial digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo optical digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne USB audio input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne McIntosh MCT input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne audio-only HDMI ARC input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DA2 uses an 8-channel, 32-bit Quad Balanced DAC. Coaxial and optical sources are supported up to 24-bit\/192kHz. USB supports PCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz, DSD512 and DXD. The MCT input supports a secure digital connection from compatible McIntosh SACD\/CD transports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HDMI ARC connection lets a compatible television send audio to the MA8950 and can support TV power and volume control through HDMI-CEC. It is an \u003cstrong\u003eaudio-only ARC connection\u003c\/strong\u003e; it does not pass video or accept HDMI sources such as disc players and game consoles directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Analog Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog sources are supported by one balanced stereo input, six unbalanced stereo inputs, a moving-magnet phono input and a moving-coil phono input. The MC input offers adjustable loading so the phono stage can be better matched to compatible moving-coil cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MA8950 also provides one fixed and two variable unbalanced outputs for system expansion, external amplification and other compatible applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFive-Band Analog Equalizer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA discrete five-band analog equalizer provides adjustment at 30Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 2kHz and 10kHz. Each band can be adjusted by up to ±12dB in 2dB increments or bypassed when no tonal correction is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProtection, Headphones and Home Theater Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Guard®\u003c\/strong\u003e monitors the input and output signals to reduce clipping and potentially damaging distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSentry Monitor™\u003c\/strong\u003e provides fuse-less short-circuit protection and automatically resets when normal operating conditions return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonogrammed Heatsinks™\u003c\/strong\u003e help dissipate heat from the solid-state output stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome Theater PassThru\u003c\/strong\u003e enables integration with a surround processor or AV receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Drive headphone amplification with HXD®\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a dedicated 1\/4-inch headphone output with Headphone Crossfeed Director.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Control, data ports, IR and RS232\u003c\/strong\u003e support integration with compatible McIntosh components and control systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRoon Tested, Not a Built-In Streamer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MA8950 is designated \u003cstrong\u003eRoon Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning Roon has tested its USB compatibility with supported computers and operating systems. It is not Roon Ready and does not contain an internal network streamer, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay or Spotify Connect. A separate computer, network streamer or other source is required for network-based music playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMcIntosh MA8950 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid-state integrated amplifier with Autoformers™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated power band\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal harmonic distortion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.005%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDynamic headroom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–20kHz, +0\/-0.5dB; 10Hz–100kHz, +0\/-3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBalanced analog inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 stereo pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnbalanced analog inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 stereo pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhono inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 moving magnet; 1 moving coil with adjustable loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital module\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded DA2, modular and upgradeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT, 1 HDMI ARC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz; DSD64–DSD512; DXD 352.8\/384kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoaxial\/optical support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTone controls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive-band analog EQ, ±12dB in 2dB steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeadphone output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4-inch High Drive with HXD®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHome Theater PassThru\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 fixed and 2 variable unbalanced outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 W × 7.625 H × 18.75 D inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-year limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpeaker and System Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MA8950's combination of high output, Autoformer speaker taps, moving-magnet and moving-coil phono stages, high-resolution DAC and home-theater integration makes it a flexible centerpiece for a serious two-channel system. Speaker sensitivity, room size, listening distance, source requirements and cartridge compatibility should still be considered when planning the complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcintosh-integrated-amplifiers\"\u003eExplore McIntosh integrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e or browse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcintosh\"\u003eMcIntosh collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Contact Audio Exchange for availability, system matching and personalized recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45739618107439,"sku":"MA8950","price":10500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1375\/9791\/files\/mcintosh-ma8950-integrated-amplifier-front-angle.jpg?v=1785779552","url":"https:\/\/audio-exchange.com\/products\/mcintosh-ma8950-2-channel-integrated-amplifier","provider":"Audio-Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}