McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier

The MA5300 is a direct coupled amplifier that delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers. New dual scale blue Watt meters give an accurate readout of power output for both 4 and 8 Ohm impedances.

The MA5300’s complement of 12 inputs includes: 6 analog inputs (4 unbalanced, 1 balanced and 1 Moving Magnet input for turntables​) and 6 digi​tal inputs (2 each coaxial and optical, 1 USB and 1 proprietary MCT for use with the MCT series of SACD/CD Transports). All digital inputs are housed in McIntosh's DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can be replaced by future modules as new digital audio technologies are developed. The DA1 comes with an 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad Balanced mode and supports high resolution audio playback. All inputs can be given user-friendly names to simplify system control and configuration.

Included on the MA5300 are the McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™, which are connected to advanced high current output transistors that eliminate warm-up time so you can enjoy the MA5300’s complete sonic capabilities from the moment you turn it on. Powerful new control microprocessors have been used to improve overall system operation, along with some of the latest audio-grade circuit components, to deliver the best possible sound. Bass and treble tone controls have been added to help you further fine tune your music to your personal preferences.

Rounding out the MA5300 are time tested McIntosh technologies including Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Home Theater PassThru, High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®), and gold-plated speaker binding posts. The classic McIntosh aesthetic of blue Watt meters, a black glass front panel with aluminum end caps, control knobs and illuminated logo complete the MA5300.​

• POWER OUTPUT PER CHANNEL: 100 Watts into 8 Ohms; 160 Watts into 4 Ohms
• NUMBER OF CHANNELS: 2
• SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 4 or 8 Ohms
• RATED POWER BAND: 20Hz to 20kHz
• TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: 0.005%
• DYNAMIC HEADROOM: 1.8dB
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE +0,-0.5DB: 20Hz to 20kHz
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE, +0, -3DB: 10Hz to 100kHz
• SENSITIVITY PHONO (MOVING COIL / MOVING MAGNET): N/A / 2.5mV
• SENSITIVITY HIGH LEVEL (BALANCED / UNBALANCED): 0.5V/0.25V
• SENSITIVITY (POWER AMP): 1V
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (MOVING COIL / MOVING MAGNET): N/A / 82 dB
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (HIGH LEVEL): 95dB
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (POWER AMP): 110dB
• INPUT IMPEDANCE (BALANCED / UNBALANCED): 20K/20K
• DAMPING FACTOR: 8 Ohms: >200 / 4 Ohms: >100
• MAXIMUM OUTPUT (BALANCED / UNBALANCED): 8V Unbalanced
• BALANCED INPUT: 1
• UNBALANCED INPUT: 4
• PHONO INPUT MOVING COIL / MOVING MAGNET: 0 / 1 (fixed loading)
• DIGITAL COAXIAL INPUT: 2
• DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT: 2
• DIGITAL MCT (DIN) INPUT: 1
• DIGITAL USB INPUT: 1
• BALANCED VARIABLE OUTPUT: 0
• UNBALANCED FIXED OUTPUT: 0
• UNBALANCED VARIABLE OUTPUT: 1
• HEADPHONE OUTPUT: 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
• AM/FM TUNER OPTION: No
• HOME THEATER PASSTHRU: Yes
• UNBALANCED ANALOG CONNECTOR TYPE: Standard
• SPEAKER BINDING POST TYPE: Standard
• SERVICE PORT: 1
• DAC TYPE: 8-channel, 32-bit/192kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
• DIGITAL COAXIAL INPUT SAMPLE RATE: 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
• DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT SAMPLE RATE: 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
• DIGITAL MCT (DIN) INPUT SAMPLE RATE: 16-bit/44.1kHz (CD); DSD64 (SACD)
• DIGITAL USB INPUT SAMPLE RATE: 32-bit/44.1kHz to 384kHz (PCM); DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
• DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 22" (55.88cm)
• WEIGHT: 38 lbs (17.2 kg) net; 55.5 lbs (25.2 kg) shipping weight