{"product_id":"ma5300-ac","title":"MA5300 AC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact McIntosh Hub for Stereo Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe McIntosh MA5300 is McIntosh's smallest solid-state integrated amplifier \nin terms of output power and chassis size. It is particularly suitable for \nsmaller rooms. Despite its compact design, the MA5300 remains clearly \nrecognizable as a McIntosh: with solid construction, classic design, illuminated \nwatt meters, and features that integrate both analog and digital music sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiverse Connectivity Options for Music Sources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MA5300 offers a total of twelve inputs: six analog and six digital. \nAnalog connections include four unbalanced inputs, one balanced input, and a \nmoving magnet phono input for turntables. Digital connections include coaxial \nand optical inputs, USB, and an MCT input for McIntosh MCT SACD\/CD transports. \nThe inputs can be individually named, which keeps operation clear even in more \nextensive systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures and McIntosh Technologies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MA5300 incorporates several well-known McIntosh technologies and features. \nThese include Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™, \nHome Theater PassThru, Power Control, the High Drive Headphone Amplifier with \nHeadphone Crossfeed Director HXD®, a Moving Magnet Phono input, the DA1 Digital \nAudio Module, a Quad Balanced DAC, and Bass and Treble Tone Controls. The MA5300 \nalso supports high-resolution digital audio formats such as PCM, DSD, and DXD, \nand is Roon Tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Music Playback with DA1 Digital Audio \nModule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll digital inputs are housed in the DA1 Digital Audio Module. This module is \ndesigned to be replaceable; an optional DA2 Digital Audio Module is available as \na retrofittable upgrade. The MA5300 processes digital music via coaxial, optical, \nUSB, and MCT inputs. High-resolution PCM, DSD, and DXD files can be played back via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegration into Hi-Fi and Home Theater Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHome Theater PassThru allows the MA5300 to be integrated into a multi-channel \nor home theater system. This means the left and right front channels of an \nA\/V system can be reproduced through the MA5300. For compatible McIntosh \ncomponents, Data Ports and Power Control are also available, allowing for \nconvenient control and power-on behavior within a system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation with Display, Controls, and Remote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front display shows source, volume, audio settings, and setup functions. \nThe illuminated watt meters visualize the output power. The included HR085 remote \ncontrol operates the MA5300 and can also control functions of connected McIntosh \nsources via Data Ports. Additionally, settings such as balance, input level, tone \ncontrol, mono\/stereo, display brightness, and meter illumination can be adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement and Integration into Living Spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MA5300 can be freely placed on a table or shelf and can also be integrated \ninto furniture or a cabinet. Sufficient ventilation is important for operation. \nIt should not be placed directly above heat-generating components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Operation with HXD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front-panel headphone jack works with the High Drive Headphone Amplifier \nand Headphone Crossfeed Director HXD®. HXD® is a McIntosh feature designed to \ncreate a more spatial representation when listening with headphones, similar to \nwhat is more typically associated with playback through loudspeakers. When \nheadphones are connected, the loudspeakers are automatically muted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Classifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MA5300 is documented with several awards and test evaluations. These include \nthe Stereo+ 5 Star Award, its inclusion in The Stereo Times 2020 Most Wanted \nComponents, and the Roon Tested Designation. In addition, quotable assessments \nfrom established Hi-Fi media are available, including Stereo+, Enjoy The Music, \nStereonet, and HiFi Wigwam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":54748641821013,"sku":"61423","price":8490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/9715\/6693\/files\/IMG61423_170241.jpg?v=1787725298","url":"https:\/\/fidelity-hh.de\/en\/products\/ma5300-ac","provider":"Fidelity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}