{"product_id":"mcintosh-msa5500-2-channel-streaming-integrated-amplifier","title":"McIntosh MSA5500 2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMcIntosh MSA5500 2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100 Wpc into 8 ohms, 160 Wpc into 4 ohms, built-in streaming, 32-bit\/384 kHz DAC, and MM phono input\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McIntosh MSA5500 combines a full-featured network streamer, DAC, preamplifier, and solid-state power amplifier in a single chassis. Its direct-coupled output stage delivers 100 W per channel into 8 ohms or 160 W per channel into 4 ohms, making it a compact system centerpiece that requires only a pair of speakers for network-based music playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in streaming support includes Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive. The MSA5500 is also both Roon Ready and Roon Tested, while Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet provide wireless or wired network connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHigh-Resolution Digital Playback\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSA5500 uses a Quad Balanced eight-channel, 32-bit DAC and provides seven physical digital inputs. USB supports PCM up to 32-bit\/384 kHz, DSD256, and DXD up to 384 kHz, while coaxial and optical inputs support PCM up to 24-bit\/192 kHz. An MCT input provides a dedicated connection for compatible McIntosh SACD\/CD transports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HDMI ARC input allows audio from a compatible television to play through the system, with supported Dolby and DTS multichannel formats converted for two-channel playback. A dedicated subwoofer output makes it easy to add low-frequency reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAnalog Sources and McIntosh Amplification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive analog inputs include one balanced, four unbalanced, and a dedicated Moving Magnet phono input with fixed loading. Bass and treble tone controls can be bypassed, while Home Theater PassThru allows the MSA5500 to be incorporated into a multichannel system. The internal power amplifier can also be bypassed if a larger external amplifier is added later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcIntosh technologies include Power Guard to help prevent clipping, Sentry Monitor protection, Monogrammed Heatsinks, and Solid Cinch speaker binding posts. A High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD) is provided for headphone listening, while traditional blue Watt meters display real-time power output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Output per Channel:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 W into 8 ohms; 160 W into 4 ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRated Power Band:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz to 20 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.005%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDynamic Headroom:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.8 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response \u003cb\u003e(+0, -0.5 dB)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz to 20 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response \u003cb\u003e(+0, -3 dB)\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 Hz to 100 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhono Sensitivity (MM):\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5 mV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Level Sensitivity (Balanced \/ Unbalanced):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5 V \/ 0.25 V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Amplifier Input Sensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (MM):\u003c\/b\u003e 82 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (High Level \/ Power Amplifier):\u003c\/b\u003e 95 dB \/ 110 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Impedance (Balanced \/ Unbalanced):\u003c\/b\u003e 20 kohms \/ 20 kohms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamping Factor (8 \/ 4 ohms):\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026gt;200 \/ \u0026gt;100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Output:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 V unbalanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStreaming Services:\u003c\/b\u003e Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Roon Tested, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalanced Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbalanced Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhono Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 Moving Magnet (fixed loading)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 MCT, 1 USB, 1 HDMI ARC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnbalanced Variable Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubwoofer Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadphone Output:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/4\" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Quad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit\/384 kHz PCM\/DSD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical Input:\u003c\/b\u003e PCM up to 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMCT Input:\u003c\/b\u003e 16-bit\/44.1 kHz PCM, DSD64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB Input:\u003c\/b\u003e PCM up to 32-bit\/384 kHz; DSD64, DSD128, DSD256; DXD352.8, DXD384\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork \/ Wi-Fi Input:\u003c\/b\u003e PCM up to 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTone Controls:\u003c\/b\u003e Bass and treble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTone Bypass:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHome Theater PassThru:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Control Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 main\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRear-Panel Data Ports:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRear-Panel IR Sensor Input:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRS232 Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid state\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct coupled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (H × W × D):\u003c\/b\u003e 6\" × 17.5\" × 18.75\" (152 × 445 × 476 mm); 8.125\" (206 mm) high with vertical antenna; 22.25\" (565 mm) deep with horizontal antenna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 38 lb. 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