McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier
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Product Summary
The McIntosh MA5300 is a premium solid-state integrated amplifier designed for customers who want genuine McIntosh sound, strong source flexibility and a more compact route into high-end two-channel listening. As one of McIntosh’s smaller integrated amplifiers in both power and physical size, it is especially attractive for customers building a serious hi-fi system in smaller spaces or taking a first step into premium separates-quality sound from a single chassis.
A major part of the MA5300’s appeal is how well it balances modern connectivity with traditional hi-fi strengths. It delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms and 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms, while its 12-input layout includes moving magnet phono for vinyl plus a fitted DA1 digital audio module for digital sources. That makes it easy to build one elegant system around a turntable, computer audio, digital transport and conventional line-level sources without immediately needing extra boxes.
The MA5300 is also built to be rewarding over the long term. Bass and treble controls allow easy fine tuning, the High Drive headphone output adds private listening convenience, and the modular digital section leaves room for future upgrade paths. For customers who want a refined, compact and beautifully made integrated amplifier with classic McIntosh visual appeal and strong everyday usability, the MA5300 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms and 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms gives your system confident, controlled and musical performance in a wide range of rooms
- Compact chassis makes it easier to bring genuine McIntosh amplification into smaller spaces and more furniture-friendly systems
- 12 total inputs make it easy to build one system around vinyl, digital music and traditional hi-fi sources
- Built-in DA1 digital audio module adds high-quality digital playback without needing a separate DAC
- Moving magnet phono input gives you a straightforward route into vinyl replay without adding another box
- Bass and treble tone controls let you fine tune the sound to better suit your room, speakers and personal taste
- High Drive headphone amplifier with HXD supports more immersive private listening without needing a separate headphone amplifier
- Upgradeable digital module design helps support longer-term ownership as digital formats evolve
- Classic McIntosh styling with blue Watt meters, illuminated logo and monogrammed heatsinks gives it strong ownership appeal
- 3 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Amplifier Section
- Product Type: Solid-state integrated amplifier
- Power Output: 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms; 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms
- Channels: 2
- Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
- Dynamic Headroom: 1.8dB
- Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz; +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
- Sensitivity: 0.5V balanced, 0.25V unbalanced, 2.5mV moving magnet
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 95dB high level, 82dB moving magnet
- Damping Factor: Greater than 200 at 8 Ohms; greater than 100 at 4 Ohms
- Technology: Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, Monogrammed Heatsinks
Inputs & Connectivity
- Total Inputs: 12 analogue and digital inputs
- Analogue Inputs: 1 balanced, 4 unbalanced, 1 moving magnet phono
- Upgradeable Digital Audio Module: DA1 fitted as standard, optional dealer-installed DA2 available
- Digital Inputs via DA1: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT
- Digital Support: Coaxial and optical up to 24-bit/192kHz; USB up to PCM 32-bit/384kHz plus DSD256 and DXD 384kHz
- Headphone Output: 1/4 inch High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD)
- Outputs: 1 unbalanced variable output
- Home Theater PassThru: Yes
Control & General
- Tone Controls: Bass and treble
- Tone Bypass and Input Assign: Yes
- Input Level Match: Yes
- RS232 Control Input: Yes
- Power Control Output: 1 main
- Rear Panel Data Ports: 2
- Rear Panel IR Sensor Input: Yes
- Output Type: Direct coupled
- Output Meters: Yes
- Standby Power Consumption: Less than 0.25 watt
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 44.45 x 15.2 x 47.6 cm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 17.2 kg net
- Shipping Weight: 25.2 kg
What’s in the Box
- McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier
- Remote control
- AC power cord
- Owner’s manual and product documentation
