Description
The McIntosh MA8900 is a high-performance integrated amplifier combining McIntosh’s legendary amplification technology with a sophisticated preamplifier section and a versatile built-in digital audio platform.
Delivering 200 watts per channel, the MA8900 uses McIntosh’s renowned Autoformer technology to provide the full 200 watts to loudspeakers regardless of whether they have a 2, 4, or 8-ohm impedance. Its combination of exceptional power, refinement, connectivity, and advanced protection makes it an outstanding centerpiece for a high-end stereo system.
Key Features
- 200 watts per channel
- McIntosh Output Autoformers deliver the full rated power into 2, 4, or 8-ohm loudspeakers
- Monogrammed Heatsinks™ for highly efficient heat dissipation
- Removable DA1 Digital Audio Module, allowing the digital section to be upgraded with future McIntosh modules
- Quad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit/192 kHz DAC
- Supports high-resolution audio up to DSD256 and DXD 384 kHz
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.005% maximum, 20 Hz–20 kHz
- 5-band analog tone controls
- High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
- Headphone support from 20 to 600 ohms
- McIntosh Power Guard® protection
- Sentry Monitor™ protection circuitry
- Home Theater PassThru
- Power Control for compatible McIntosh components
Analogue Inputs
- 6 × unbalanced RCA
- 1 × balanced XLR
- 1 × Moving Coil phono input, adjustable
- 1 × Moving Magnet phono input
Digital Inputs
All digital inputs are housed in the DA1 Digital Audio Module:
- 2 × coaxial
- 2 × optical
- 1 × USB
- 1 × MCT input for McIntosh MCT-series SACD/CD transports
Additional Features
The MA8900 is designed as a complete control center for a high-end audio system, offering extensive connectivity together with McIntosh’s signature combination of power, transparency, dynamics, and reliability.
Home Theater PassThru allows seamless integration into a home cinema system, while the dedicated headphone amplifier provides high-quality personal listening without requiring a separate headphone amplifier.
Condition
Used — Excellent Condition.
The amplifier is in excellent overall condition and is fully operational. A superb opportunity to own a highly regarded McIntosh integrated amplifier with its powerful 200-watt output stage, built-in high-resolution DAC, phono capability, and extensive connectivity.
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W × H × D): 44.5 × 19.37 × 55.88 cm
Net Weight: 34.1 kg
Shipping Weight: 42.3 kg
12 Months Warranty
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