McIntosh MSA5500 2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier

McIntosh MSA5500 2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier

ALL-IN-ONE EFFORTLESS MUSIC STREAMING

The MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier is both a full featured music streamer and powerful integrated amplifier in one. It can serve as the cornerstone of your audio setup, whether it be your first venture into high-fidelity audio, an addition to your existing system, or to use at your office or vacation home. Crafted to perfection and compact in size, the MSA5500 is tailor-made for modern living spaces, making it an ideal choice for those seeking premium audio in more confined environments.

Description

McIntosh MSA5500 2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier

Ideal for Streaming Music with 2-Channel Audio Systems

  • Type: Solid State
  • 100 Watts x 2-Channels into 8 Ohms
  • 160 Watts x 2-Channels into 4 Ohms
  • Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Monogrammed Heatsinks™, Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts
  • 12 analog and digital inputs
  • Stream with Apple® AirPlay®, Bluetooth®, Google Cast™, Qobuz Connect, Spotify® Connect, and TIDAL® Connect
  • A certified Roon Ready and Roon Tested device

Features

The power amplifier section of the MSA5500 proves that extraordinary sound knows no bounds. Delivering 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers, this amplifier ensures ample power delivery for a diverse array of speakers, such as our vintage styled ML1 Loudspeaker Mk II, XR50 Bookshelf Speakers, XR100 Floorstanding Speakers, or a variety of other speakers. Real-time power output is visualized through fast responding, dual-scale Watt meters in our trademarked McIntosh “Blue” color, affording insight into the amplifier’s performance.

An arsenal of other McIntosh technologies is included that will contribute to the MSA5500’s longevity and reliability:

  • Power Guard® that monitors the output signal for over driving and makes real time micro adjustments to the input signal to prevent harsh sounding clipping that could potentially damage your speakers
  • Our fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit Sentry Monitor™ that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal
  • McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which are connected to advanced high current output transistors that minimize thermal equilibrium lag (or warm-up) time and help keep the MSA5500 running cool
  • Home Theater PassThru that allows for seamless integration into a home theater system
  • Our patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts that easily but securely attach the speaker cables to prevent them from coming loose and possibly causing a short; the binding posts are also gold-plated to prevent corrosion and ensure a quality signal is sent over your speaker cables to your speakers
  • High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) which can bring an added dimension to headphone listening
  • Power Control to send power on/off signals to connected McIntosh components for easy system power up and shutdown

Specifications

  • Electronic Specifications

    • FTC Power Output Rating
      100 W
    • Power Output per Channel
      100 W into 8 ohms
      160 W into 4 ohms
    • Number of Channels
      2
    • 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)
      N/A
    • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
      2.5mV
    • Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)
      0.5V/0.25V
    • Sensitivity (Power Amp input)
      1V
    • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)
      N/A
    • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)
      82dB
    • Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)
      95dB
    • Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input)
      110dB
    • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
      20K/20K
    • Damping Factor
      8 ohms: >200
      4 ohms: >100
    • Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced)
      8V Unbalanced

    Connectivity

    • Balanced Input
      1
    • Unbalanced Input
      4
    • Phono Input Moving Coil
      0
    • Phono Input Moving Magnet
      1 (fixed loading)
    • Upgradeable Digital Audio Module
      No
    • Digital Coaxial Input
      2
    • Digital Optical Input
      2
    • Digital MCT Input
      1
    • Digital USB Input
      1
    • HDMI (ARC) 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®)
    • Subwoofer Output
      1
    • AM/FM Tuner option
      No
    • Home Theater PassThru
      Yes
    • Unbalanced Analog Connector Type
      Standard
    • Speaker Binding Post Type
      Standard
    • Service Port
      1

    Digital Audio Specifications

    • Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type
      8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz 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 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
    • Digital Network/Wi-Fi Input Sample Rate
      24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz

    Control

    • Tone Controls
      Bass and Treble
    • Tone Bypass and Input Assign
      Yes
    • RS232 Control Input
      Yes
    • Power Control Output
      1 Main
    • Rear Panel Data Port
      2
    • Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
      Yes
    • Input Level Match
      Yes

    General Specifications

    • Vacuum Tube or Solid State
      Solid State
    • Output Type
      Direct Coupled
    • Output Meters
      Yes
    • Dual Layer Chassis
      Yes
    • Chassis Finish
      Black painted steel
    • McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™
      Yes
    • Power Requirement
      100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.7 amps
      110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.4 amps
      120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.2 amps
      220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.8 amps
      230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.6 amps
      240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.6 amps
    • Standby Power Requirement
      <0.25 Watts

    Weights & Dimensions

    • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
      17-1/2″ (44.45cm) x 6″ (15.2cm) (8-1/8” (20.6cm) with vertical antenna) x 18-3/4” (47.6cm) with vertical antenna (22-1/4″ (56.5cm) with horizontal antenna)
    • Unit Weight
      38 lbs (17.2 kg)

    • Shipping Weight
      55.5 lbs (25.2 kg)