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The MA8950 comes standard with the DA2 Digital Audio Module instead of the DA1 Digital Audio Module that came in the MA8900. The DA2 offers 7 digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT, and 1 audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)1 connection. TVs with a compatible HDMI (ARC) output can be connected to the MA8950 to enjoy your TV’s sound like never before through your home music system. Popular multi-channel audio formats from Dolby® and DTS® are supported and will be expertly converted to 2-channel audio for proper playback. The MA8950 remote can control the TV’s power and volume when CEC communication is enabled in both the amplifier and the TV. The DA2 also features increased DSD playback support of up to DSD512 via the USB input.
The DA2 is powered by an audiophile-grade, Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that has improvements in both dynamic range and total harmonic distortion compared to the DAC in the DA1. The coax and optical inputs in the DA2 can decode digital music up to 24-bit/192kHz for playback of high-resolution audio. The DA2 has a McIntosh exclusive MCT input that offers a secure DSD connection to any of our MCT series of SACD/CD Transports to deliver the best possible sound quality of the high-definition audio found on your SACDs. And with its modular design, it's possible to someday replace the DA2 with a newer Digital Audio Module.
Features
2-Channel Integrated Amplifier
- 200 Watts x 2 channel
- 5-band tone control
- Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed
- 55% increase in Dynamic Headroom for better music peak reproduction
- Power Guard® that continuously monitors input and output signals and can dynamically adjust input levels to ensure maximum output while avoiding harsh sounding distortion and clipping that could damage your speakers
- Our fuse-less short-circuit protection technology Sentry Monitor™ that disengages the output stage before the current can exceed safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal
- McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ that are made from high quality materials with excellent thermal conductivity and heat dissipation properties
- Home Theater PassThru that allows for seamless integration into a
- High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) which can bring an added dimension to headphone listening
- A discrete, five-band tone control that allows for advanced manual analog adjustment of ±12dB in 2dB increments of your favorite recordings at frequencies of 30Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 2kHz, and 10kHz
- to send power on/off signals to connected McIntosh components for easy system power up and shutdown
- Gold-plated speaker binding posts that prevent corrosion to ensure a quality signal is sent over your to your speakers
Specifications
- Power Output per Channel
- 200 Watts
- Number of Channels
- 2
- Speaker Impedance
- 2, 4, or 8 Ohms
- Rated Power Band
- 20Hz to 20kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.005%
- Dynamic Headroom
- 3.1dB
- Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB
- 20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency Response, +0, -3dB
- 10Hz to 100kHz
- Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
- 0.25mV
- Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
- 2.5mV
- Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)
- 0.5V/0.25V
- Sensitivity (Power Amp input)
- 1.4V
- Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)
- 80dB
- Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)
- 82dB
- Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)
- 95dB
- Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input)
- 113dB
- Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
- 20K/20K
- Damping Factor
- >40
- Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced)
- 8V Unbalanced
CONNECTIVITY
- Balanced Input
- 1
- Unbalanced Input
- 6
- Phono Input Moving Coil
- 1 (adjustable loading)
- Phono Input Moving Magnet
- 1 (fixed loading)
- Upgradeable Digital Audio Module
- Yes: DA2
- 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
- 1
- Unbalanced Variable Output
- 2
- Headphone Output
- 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
- Subwoofer Output
- 0
- 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 to192kHz
- Digital Optical Input Sample Rate
- 24-bit/44.1kHz to192kHz
- 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, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
CONTROL
- Tone Controls
- 5-Band
- Tone Bypass and Input Assign
- Yes
- RS232 Control Input
- Yes
- Power Control Output
- 1 Main, 2 Trigger
- Rear Panel Data Port
- 4
- Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
- Yes
- Input Level Match
- Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Vacuum Tube or Solid State
- Solid State
- Output Type
- Autoformer™
- Output Meters
- Yes
- Dual Layer Chassis
- Yes
- Chassis Finish
- Polished stainless steel & black painted steel
- McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™
- Yes
- Power Requirement
- 120V 50/60Hz, 4.4 amps
- Standby Power Requirement
- <0.25 Watts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 17-1/2" (44.5cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 18-3/4" (47.6cm)
- Unit Weight
- 75 lbs (34.1 kg)
- Shipping Weight
- 93 lbs (42.3 kg)
