McIntosh MA8950 Integrated Amplifier for High-Quality 2-Channel Hi-Fi Systems

The McIntosh MA8950 is a solid-state McIntosh integrated amplifier for 2-channel audio systems. It combines preamplifier and power amplifier technology in one unit and delivers 200 watts per channel.

DA2 Digital Audio Module for Modern Digital Sources

The integrated DA2 Digital Audio Module offers seven digital inputs: two coaxial, two optical, USB, MCT, and HDMI ARC.

TV Sound via HDMI ARC

The HDMI ARC input allows TV sound to be played through the hi-fi system. Supported multi-channel formats from Dolby® and DTS® are converted for appropriate 2-channel audio playback.

Analog Inputs for Classic Hi-Fi Sources

For analog sources, there is one balanced input, six unbalanced inputs, and one moving-coil and one moving-magnet phono input each. The moving-coil phono input has adjustable load impedance for matching with suitable cartridges.

Vinyl, Digital Sources, and TV in One System

The MA8950 serves as a central hub for turntables, digital players, CD or SACD/CD transports, computers, and compatible televisions. Inputs can be individually named, making larger systems easier to operate.

5-Band Tone Control for Targeted Adjustment

The analog 5-band tone control allows manual adjustments of ±12 dB in 2 dB steps. This allows the sound to be adjusted to the recording, speakers, or room without relying on purely digital correction.

Protection for Amplifier and Speakers

Power Guard® monitors input and output signals and can dynamically adjust levels to prevent harsh distortion and clipping. Sentry Monitor™ is also available.

Thermal Management with Monogrammed Heatsinks™

Integration into Home Cinema

Home Theater PassThru enables the MA8950 to be integrated into a home cinema system. This allows the integrated amplifier to be used in a combined stereo and home cinema setup.

Headphone Operation with HXD®

The built-in High Drive headphone amplifier features Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®). This function can give listening through headphones an additional spatial effect.

Typical McIntosh Design with Wattmeters

The front combines black glass, LED lighting, illuminated logo, aluminum end caps, polished stainless steel chassis, and the characteristic 'McIntosh Blue' wattmeters. The output indicators visually show the power delivered to the speakers.

Roon Tested for Compatible Music Systems

The MA8950 is certified as a Roon Tested device.

data-end="41">Technical Data

• FTC Rated Power: 200 W
• Output Power per Channel: 200 W into 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
• Number of Channels: 2
• Rated Power Band: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.005 %
• Dynamic Headroom: 3.1 dB
• Frequency Response +0 / -0.5 dB: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB: 10 Hz to 100 kHz
• Input Sensitivity Phono Moving Coil (MC): 0.25 mV
• Input Sensitivity Phono Moving Magnet (MM): 2.5 mV
• Input Sensitivity High Level Balanced / Unbalanced: 0.5 V / 0.25 V
• Input Sensitivity Power Amp Input: 1.4 V
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio Phono Moving Coil (MC): 80 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio Phono Moving Magnet (MM): 82 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio High Level: 95 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio Power Amp Input: 113 dB
• Input Impedance Balanced / Unbalanced: 20 kO / 20 kO
• Damping Factor: > 40
• Maximum Output Level Balanced / Unbalanced: 8 V Unbalanced

data-end="1014">Connectivity

• Balanced Input: 1
• Unbalanced Inputs: 6
• Phono Input Moving Coil (MC): 1, with adjustable loading
• Phono Input Moving Magnet (MM): 1, with fixed loading
• Upgradeable Digital Audio Module: Yes, DA2
• Digital Coaxial Inputs: 2
• Digital Optical Inputs: 2
• Digital MCT Input: 1
• Digital USB Input: 1
• HDMI ARC Input: 1
• Balanced Variable Output: 0
• Unbalanced Fixed Output: 1
• Unbalanced Variable Outputs: 2
• Headphone Output: 6.3 mm High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
• Subwoofer Output: 0
• AM/FM Tuner Option: No
• Home Theater PassThru: Yes
• Connection Type Unbalanced Analog Connectors: Standard
• Speaker Terminals: Standard
• Service Port: 1

data-end="1847">Digital Audio Data

• DAC Type: 8-channel DAC, 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
• Sampling Rate Coaxial Digital Input: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
• Sampling Rate Optical Digital Input: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
• Sampling Rate MCT Input: 16-bit / 44.1 kHz for CD, DSD64 for SACD
• Sampling Rate USB Input: 32-bit / 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz PCM
• Supported USB Formats: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512, DXD352.8 kHz, DXD384 kHz

data-end="2302">Control and Operation

• Tone Control: 5-Band Tone Control
• Tone Bypass and Input Assignment: Yes
• RS232 Control Input: Yes
• Power Control Outputs: 1 Main, 2 Triggers
• Data Ports on Rear: 4
• IR Sensor Input on Rear: Yes
• Input Level Matching: Yes

data-end="2595">General Data

• Design Type: Solid State / Transistor Amplifier
• Output Type: Autoformer™
• Output Meters: Yes
• Dual Layer Chassis: Yes
• Chassis Finish: Polished Stainless Steel and Black Painted Steel
• McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™: Yes
• Power Supply: 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 4.4 A
• Power Consumption in Standby: < 0.25 W

data-end="2952">Dimensions and Weight

data-is-only-node="">• Dimensions W x H x D: 17-1/2" x 7-5/8" x 18-3/4"
• Dimensions W x H x D Metric: 44.5 x 19.4 x 47.6 cm
• Weight: 75 lbs / 34.1 kg
• Shipping Weight: 93 lbs / 42.3 kg

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Scope of Delivery

• McIntosh MA8950
• Remote control incl. batteries
• Power cable
• Documentation

• Anleitung
• Broschüre
• Anleitung II