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McIntosh MA8950 Audiophile Integrated Amplifier 2x200W with Autoformers, DA2 DAC & MM/MC Phono

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Original price Rs. 1,466,900.00 - Original price Rs. 1,466,900.00
Original price
Rs. 1,466,900.00
Rs. 1,466,900.00 - Rs. 1,466,900.00
Current price Rs. 1,466,900.00
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The McIntosh MA8950 is a solid-state integrated amplifier delivering 200 watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 ohms. A pair of McIntosh Autoformers, one on each side of the power transformer, matches the amplifier to the loudspeaker so the full rated power is available whatever the load impedance. Replacing the MA8900, the MA8950 doubles filter capacity, lifting dynamic headroom from 2.0 dB to 3.1 dB for better peak reproduction and bass control, and upgrades the power supply components for lower noise.

Fifteen inputs cover eight analogue and seven digital. One balanced and six unbalanced analogue inputs sit alongside separate moving coil and moving magnet phono inputs, the moving coil with adjustable loading. The DA2 digital module, standard on this model in place of the MA8900's DA1, adds two coaxial, two optical, USB with DSD512 and DXD support, an MCT connection for McIntosh transports, and HDMI ARC for television audio. A discrete 5-band analogue tone control adjusts in 2 dB steps, and Power Guard, Sentry Monitor and the McIntosh Blue watt meters complete the specification.

Key Features

  • 200 watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 ohms
  • Paired McIntosh Autoformers for constant power across impedances
  • Dynamic headroom of 3.1 dB from doubled filter capacity
  • Separate MM and MC phono inputs
  • DA2 digital module with 32-bit/384 kHz quad balanced DAC
  • USB supporting DSD512 and DXD 384 kHz
  • HDMI ARC input for television audio
  • MCT input for McIntosh SACD and CD transports
  • Discrete 5-band analogue tone control in 2 dB steps
  • Power Guard and Sentry Monitor protection
  • McIntosh Blue watt meters and illuminated logo
  • Upgraded power supply for lower noise

Warranty

This product comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.

Why Consider the McIntosh MA8950

The MA8950 carries the same 200 watt rating as the MA7200 but adds the higher dynamic headroom from its doubled filter capacity, a 5-band tone control in place of simple bass and treble, and a more substantial chassis. The Autoformer pair means the full 200 watts is available into 2, 4 and 8 ohms alike, so loudspeaker impedance stops being a limiting factor. For a system that needs real power and a complete input set without stepping up to the MA9500's size and cost, this is the middle of the McIntosh integrated range.

Ideal For

  • Medium to large rooms with demanding loudspeakers
  • Vinyl collections using both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges
  • Systems needing tonal correction across five bands
  • Single-component setups covering streaming, vinyl and television
  • Listeners wanting McIntosh power without vacuum tube maintenance

What's in the Box

  • McIntosh MA8950 Integrated Amplifier
  • HR085 remote control
  • Power cable
  • Owner's manual

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Technical Specifications

Amplifier Performance
Power Output, 2, 4 and 8 ohms 200 W per channel
Rated Power Band 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Dynamic Headroom 3.1 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005%
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0, -0.5 dB)
Frequency Response, Extended 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+0, -3 dB)
Damping Factor Greater than 40
Output Type Paired McIntosh Autoformers
Maximum Output, Unbalanced 8 V
Signal to Noise and Sensitivity
S/N Ratio, High Level 95 dB
S/N Ratio, Phono MM 82 dB
S/N Ratio, Phono MC 80 dB
S/N Ratio, Power Amp Input 113 dB
Input Sensitivity, Balanced 0.5 V
Input Sensitivity, Unbalanced 0.25 V
Input Sensitivity, Phono MM 2.5 mV
Input Sensitivity, Phono MC 0.25 mV
Input Sensitivity, Power Amp 1.4 V
Input Impedance 20 kilohms balanced and unbalanced
Analogue Inputs and Outputs
Balanced Inputs 1 XLR
Unbalanced Inputs 6, gold-plated solid brass
Moving Magnet Phono Input 1, fixed loading
Moving Coil Phono Input 1, adjustable loading
Unbalanced Variable Outputs 2
Unbalanced Fixed Output 1
Headphone Output 1/4 inch, High Drive with HXD
Speaker Binding Posts Gold-plated
Digital Inputs and Conversion
Digital Module DA2, standard and upgradeable
Digital to Analogue Converter 8-channel, 32-bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD, quad balanced
Coaxial Inputs 2, 24-bit/44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
Optical Inputs 2, 24-bit/44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
USB Input 1, PCM 32-bit up to 384 kHz, DSD64 to DSD512, DXD 352.8 and 384 kHz
MCT Input 1, 16-bit/44.1 kHz CD or DSD64 SACD
HDMI Input 1 ARC, audio only, multichannel converted to 2-channel
Total Inputs 15 analogue and digital
Roon Roon Tested
Control and Protection
Tone Control Discrete 5-band analogue, ±12 dB in 2 dB steps
Tone Control Frequencies 30 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 2 kHz and 10 kHz
Input Assign and Level Match Yes, with custom input names
Home Theater PassThru Yes
Power Guard Yes
Sentry Monitor Yes, fuseless with automatic reset
Output Meters Yes, McIntosh Blue
RS232 Control Input Yes
Power Control 1 main output, 2 trigger outputs
Rear Panel Data Ports 4
Rear Panel IR Sensor Inputs Yes
General
Type Solid state
Finish Polished stainless steel chassis, black glass front panel with LED lighting, aluminium end caps
Dimensions (W x H x D) 445 x 194 x 476 mm
Standby Power Consumption Less than 0.25 W
Net Weight 34.1 kg
Shipping Weight 42.3 kg

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