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McIntosh MA9500 2 Channel Integrated Amplifier

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Description

Music simply comes to life with the MA9500 Integrated Amplifier and its 300 Watts per channel of clean, effortless power. That power is delivered via a pair of the famed McIntosh Autoformer™ whose unique design guarantees your speakers will always receive the full 300 Watts regardless if they have 2, 4 or 8 Ohm impedance. The MA9500 replaces the award-winning MA9000 (SoundStage Network 2018 Integrated Amplifier of the Year Sound + Image 2019 Stereo Amplifier Award Winner; Stereo Sound 2017 Grand Prix Award Winner) and adds additional performance enhancements to an already outstanding stereo integrated amplifier.

Filter capacity in the MA9500 has been doubled compared to the MA9000 which has produced a significant increase in dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 2.8dB, giving the MA9500 greater ability to reproduce musical peaks with less distortion. And while the MA9000 featured great low end bass performance, the MA9500's increased filter capacity will also help deliver even more amazing bass playback and control. While the MA9000 included our DA1 Digital Audio Module, the MA9500 comes standard with the DA2 Digital Audio Module.

The DA2 offers 7 digital inputs 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT, and 1 audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)¹ connection. The DA2 is powered by an audiophile-grade, Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that has improvements in both dynamic range and total harmonic distortion compared to the DAC in the DA1.

The coax and optical inputs in the DA2 can decode digital music up to 24-bit/192kHz for playback of high-resolution audio. The DA2 has a McIntosh exclusive MCT input that offers a secure DSD connection to any of our MCT series of SACD/CD Transports to deliver the best possible sound quality of the high-definition audio found on your SACDs.

TVs with a compatible HDMI (ARC) output can be connected to the MA9500 to enjoy your TV’s sound like never before through your home music system. Popular multi-channel audio formats from Dolby^® and DTS^® are supported and will be expertly converted to 2-channel audio for proper playback. The MA9500 remote can control the TV’s power and volume when CEC communication is enabled in both the amplifier and the TV. The DA2 also features increased DSD playback support of up to DSD512 via the USB input. And being a modular design, it's possible to someday replace the DA2 with a newer Digital Audio Module.

The breadth of the analog audio connections is just as impressive as the digital audio connectivity. The MA9500 has 10 analog inputs consisting of 2 balanced inputs, 6 unbalanced inputs, plus 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet phono input with separate grounding terminals to connect your turntable(s).

Both of the phono inputs feature adjustable loading so you can fine tune the sound of your vinyl records. All unbalanced analog connectors are made from premium gold-plated solid brass for superior signal handling and grounding. All analog and digital inputs can be given custom names for user-friendly system control and configuration. For further flexibility in setting up your home audio system, the MA9500 includes a balanced and unbalanced output that can send the audio signal to another power amplifier.

Upgraded power supply components further reduce noise emissions while also adding more robustness under the most demanding conditions. The MA9500 continues to use powerful control microprocessors for smooth and reliable system operation, as well as some of the latest state-of-the-art audio-grade circuit components to produce the best sound possible. The innovative Solid Cinch^™ speaker binding posts will let you easily but securely attach your speaker cables to prevent them from coming loose and possibly causing a short; the binding posts are gold-plated to prevent corrosion and ensure a quality signal is sent over your speaker cables to your home audio speakers.

Features

The McIntosh MA9500 is equipped with a suite of advanced features designed for exceptional performance and protection. It includes Power Guard®, which continuously monitors input and output signals to dynamically adjust input levels, preventing distortion and clipping that could harm your speakers.

Sentry Monitor™, a fuse-less short-circuit protection technology, disengages the output stage when current exceeds safe levels and resets automatically once conditions normalize. The amplifier also features McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™, crafted from high-quality materials to ensure excellent thermal conductivity and efficient heat dissipation.

For seamless integration into a home theater setup, the Home Theater PassThru function is included. Headphone listeners benefit from a high-drive amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®), which adds spatial depth to headphone audio. Additionally, the MA9500 offers a discrete, eight-band tone control with ±12dB adjustment in 2dB steps at frequencies from 25Hz to 10kHz, allowing fine-tuned analog sound shaping. Finally, Power Control capabilities enable synchronized power on/off functions with other connected McIntosh components, streamlining system operation.

Technical Specifications

Spec	Value
FTC Power Output Rating	300 W
Power Output per Channel	300 W into 2, 4, or 8 ohms
Number of Channels	2
Rated Power Band	20Hz to 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005%
Dynamic Headroom	2.8 dB
Frequency Response (+0, -0.5dB)	20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response (+0, -3dB)	10Hz to 100kHz
Damping Factor	> 40
Maximum Output - Unbalanced	8 V
Maximum Output - Balanced	16 V

Sensitivity & Signal-to-Noise Ratios

Input Type	Sensitivity	SNR
Phono (Moving Coil)	0.30 mV	82 dB
Phono (Moving Magnet)	3.0 mV	84 dB
High Level (Balanced)	0.6 V	98 dB
High Level (Unbalanced)	0.3 V	98 dB
Power Amp Input	1.7 V	114 dB

Input Impedance

Input Type	Impedance
Balanced	10K ohms
Unbalanced	22K ohms

Connectivity

Input/Output	Details
Balanced Inputs	2
Unbalanced Inputs	6
Phono Input (Moving Coil)	1 (adjustable loading)
Phono Input (Moving Magnet)	1 (adjustable loading)
Upgradeable Digital Audio Module	Yes – DA2
Digital Coaxial Inputs	2
Digital Optical Inputs	2
Digital MCT Input	1
Digital USB Input	1
HDMI (ARC) Input	1
Balanced Variable Output	1
Unbalanced Fixed Output	1
Unbalanced Variable Output	1
Headphone Output	1/4" with HXD®
Subwoofer Output	0
Home Theater PassThru	Yes
Speaker Binding Post Type	Patented Solid Cinch™
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type	Premium gold-plated solid brass
Service Port	1

Digital Audio Specifications (DA2)

Input Type	Supported Sample Rates
DAC Type	8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
Coaxial / Optical	24-bit / 44.1kHz to 192kHz
MCT (CD/SACD)	16-bit / 44.1kHz (CD), DSD64 (SACD)
USB	PCM up to 384kHz, DSD64/128/256/512, DXD 352.8kHz/384kHz

Control & Tone Features

Feature	Details
Tone Controls	8-Band
Tone Bypass / Input Assign	Yes
RS232 Control Input	Yes
Power Control Outputs	1 Main, 2 Trigger
Rear Panel Data Ports	4
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input	Yes
Input Level Match	Yes

General Specifications

Design Feature	Value
Technology	Solid State
Output Type	Autoformer™
Output Meters	Yes
Dual Layer Chassis	Yes
Chassis Finish	Polished stainless steel & black painted
McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™	Yes
Power Requirement	120V, 50/60Hz, 6.6A
Standby Power Requirement	<0.25 Watts

Physical Dimensions & Weight

Dimension/Weight	Value
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)	17.5” x 9.44” x 19.75” (44.5 x 24 x 50.2 cm)
Unit Weight	101 lbs (45.8 kg)
Shipping Weight	134 lbs (60.8 kg)

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