Featuring the characteristic design of the brand's productions (see the blue VU meters), the McIntosh MSA5500 compact easily fits into any decor. Just add a pair of speakers and you're done. You can also enjoy it using a smartphone/tablet via the home Wi-Fi network or of course connected wired sources.
McIntosh MSA5500, the pride of place for dematerialized music££££
The McIntosh MSA5500 incorporates all the latest [abc]streaming[/abc] technologies and platforms to enjoy dematerialized music in the best conditions, judge for yourself: compatibilities [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6, [abc]AirPlay 2[/abc], [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.0 APT-X Adaptive, [abc]Chromecast (integrated)[/abc], Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect (which includes Tidal HiFi [abc]Lossless[/abc] Quality), not to mention the Roon Ready certification.
McIntosh MSA5500, also a focus on physical sources££££
Apart from its connectivity capabilities, the McIntosh MSA5500 also offers a rich and varied connectivity to connect a whole range of sound sources: Phono MM input, stereo [abc]XLR[/abc] input, four stereo [abc]RCA[/abc] inputs, two [abc]coaxial[/abc], two [abc]optical[/abc], one [abc]HDMI[/abc] [abc]ARC[/abc] to recover the sound from the television, an exclusive MCT socket (for connecting other McIntosh equipment), an amplified Pre-Out 2.0 output, a 6.35 mm headphone output, an asynchronous [abc]USB[/abc]-B port (file management up to [abc]PCM[/abc] 384 kHz/32 bits and [abc]DSD[/abc] up to 11.2 MHz) and an [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port.
It is also worth mentioning the possibility of disconnecting the pre-amplification section to pair the MSA5500 with a better power amplifier (RCA PreAmp Output connector). Namely, it is possible to "bypass" one of the analog inputs in the event of integrating the MSA5500 into a Home Cinema installation. Further clarification, in HDMI, the management of [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc] soundtracks is ensured via a stereo [abc]downmix[/abc].
McIntosh MSA5500, Hi-Fi amplifier££££
The McIntosh MSA5500 features Class AB amplification delivering 2 x 100 W into 8 ohms or 2 x 160 W into 4 ohms. To get the most out of digital sources, there is a 32-bit, 8-channel DAC of audiophile quality, with a wide dynamic range and low distortion. The McIntosh MSA5500 of course benefits from McIntosh technologies: McIntosh Power Guard processes (to prevent clipping) and Sentry Monitor, monogrammed heat sinks, Home Theater PassThru function (already mentioned above), gold-plated HPSolid Cinch outputs signed McIntosh, Headphone Crossfeed Director and Power Control.
Available immediately. Indicative price: 9,990 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the McIntosh MSA5500:
• Model: [abc]2.1[/abc]
• Power: 2 x 100 W into 8 ohms and 2 x 160 W into 4 ohms
• THD (total harmonic distortion): < 0.005%
• Frequency response: 10 Hz-100 kHz
• Inputs: 1 Phono input, 5 stereo [abc]RCA[/abc] inputs, 1 [abc]XLR[/abc], 2 [abc]coaxial[/abc], 2 [abc]optical[/abc], 1 [abc]USA[/abc]-B port, 1 HDMI [abc]ARC[/abc] connector, 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port, 1 proprietary MCT port
• Outputs: 1 Pre-Out, 1 PreAmp Output and 2 pairs of screw terminals
• Pure Direct functions
• Spotify Connect functions
• Tidal HiRes functions
• Tidal Connect functions
• [abc]DSD[/abc] 2.8/5.6/11.2 MHz compatibility
• [abc]PCM[/abc] 384 kHz/32-bit compatibility
• 8-channel 32-bit DAC audio 384 kHz/32-bit, Quad Balanced
• [abc]AirPlay 2[/abc] network
• [abc]Chromecast (built-in) network[/abc]
• [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6 network
• [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.0 APT-X network Adaptive
• Roon Ready Multimedia
• [abc]Hi-Res Audio[/abc] streaming via USB/network: yes
• Headphone output: yes, 6.35 mm
• Dimensions (W x H x D, mm): 444.5 x 152 x 206 mm
• Power consumption: nc W (< 0.25 W in standby)
• Weight: 17.2 kg
