McIntosh MA8000 User manual

MA8000
integrated amplifier
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■ High power, 300 watt per channel stereo amplier -
enough power to properly run any speaker type.
■ Analog eight band tone control allows for precision
adjustment so your recordings sound their best.
■ Moving Coil and Moving Magnet phono inputs
feature adjustable cartridge loading and impedance
matching, assuring every turntable gives its optimal
performance when played through the MA8000.
■ Five digital inputs allow the McIntosh Digital Engine
to decode your digital music at up to 32 bits and
192kHz for maximum analog delity and enjoyment.
■ The HomeTheater Passthru feature allows for
seamless integration of multi-channel systems with
the MA8000’s power and precision sound.
■ The High Drive headphone amplier will match any
headphones between 20 and 600 ohms, allowing
for the ultimate personal listening experience.
Monumental Performance

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Companion Products
The McIntosh MR88 AM/FM/HD Tuner, MCD500 SACD/CD Player, MT10 Turntable, XR200 Loudspeakers, MEN220 Room
Correction System and MPC1500 Power Controller are logical companions for the MA8000 Integrated Amplier. Your
Authorized Dealer can provide additional information on other McIntosh product combinations.
To learn more, please call us at 1.800.538.6576.
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MA8000
integrated amplifier
Amplier Power Output:
300 watts per channel with both
channels operating into 2, 4 or 8 Ohms,
with Power Meters
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz
Preamplier Inputs:
Six high level unbalanced
Two high level balanced
Two Phono: one Moving Coil and one
Moving Magnet (both adjustable loading)
Five digital inputs
Digital Section:
Five digital inputs: one dedicated USB,
and four assignable: two coax and two
optical PCM
McIntosh Digital Engine is 32 bit 192kHz,
USB 2.0 asynchronous
Tone Controls:
Discrete/manual/analog eight band EQ
High Drive Headphone Amplier:
All headphones, from 20 to 600 Ohms
HomeTheater Pass Through:
Allows interfacing with a
Home Theater system
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2” (44.5cm) x 9-7/16” (24 cm)
x 22” (55.88cm) including knobs,
connectors and cables
Weight:
100 lbs (45.4kg) net,
133 lbs (60.3kg) in shipping carton
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counter or delivered and installed by an Authorized McIntosh Dealer. McIntosh products that are purchased over the
Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be “used” and do not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does
not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased from anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that have
had their serial number altered or defaced.