MA5300 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier
MA5300: £7295
100 Watts into 8 Ohms
160 Watts into 4 Ohms
Comes with DA1 Digital Audio Module installed
Optional dealer-installed upgrade to DA2 Digital Audio Module available
The MA5300 Integrated Amplifier proves that big sound can come in small packages. It is our smallest solid-state integrated amplifier in terms of power output and physical size, making it ideal for smaller spaces or for someone just beginning to assemble a home audio system. It’s a direct-coupled amplifier that delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8-ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4-ohm speakers. New dual-scale blue Watt meters accurately read out power output for both 4 and 8-ohm impedances.
There are many integrateds in this price category, "but nobody does it 'the McIntosh way.' You get all the things you want from an amplifier: power, control and high resolution with tons of details. You get an amplifier that plays from the heart." Awarded 5 out of 5 stars. - Stereo+
The MA5300’s complement of 12 inputs includes 6 analog inputs (4 unbalanced, 1 balanced and 1 Moving Magnet input for turntables) and 6 digital inputs (2 each coaxial and optical, 1 USB and 1 proprietary MCT for use with our MCT series of SACD/CD Transports). All digital inputs are housed in our DA1 Digital Audio Module which future modules can replace as new digital audio technologies are developed. (Optional dealer-installed upgrade to the DA2 Digital Audio Module.) The DA1 comes with an 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad Balanced mode and supports up to DSD256 and DXD 384kHz for high-resolution audio playback. All inputs can be given user-friendly names to simplify system control and configuration.
"If I were to begin building (once again) a highly accurate laboratory reference audio system, I would base everything on the corner stone that is the McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier." - Enjoy The Music
Included on the MA5300 are our McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which are connected to advanced high current output transistors that eliminate warm-up time so you can enjoy the MA5300’s complete sonic capabilities from the moment you turn it on. Powerful new control microprocessors have been used to improve overall system operation, along with some of the latest audio-grade circuit components to deliver the best possible sound. Bass and treble tone controls have been added to help you further fine-tune your music to your personal preferences.
McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsink.
"If you were looking for an integrated amplifier with substantial physical presence but also deft handling of music then I recommend you test your ears with the McIntosh MA5300." - Stereonet
The MA5300 is one of many McIntosh products that received the Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs. As a Roon Tested partner, McIntosh has provided equipment to Roon for testing with various operating systems and computers, and shared information about its design and capabilities.
The MA5300 is a "clean, open-sounding, ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’ amplifier that is very faithful to the source" that is able to put "the music and fun into recordings, regardless of their quality." A system built around the MA5300 is "likely to provide a massive amount of musical enjoyment for a very long time." - HiFi Wigwam
The MA5300 are time-tested McIntosh technologies, including Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Home Theater PassThru, High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®), and gold-plated speaker binding posts. The classic McIntosh aesthetic of blue Watt meters, a black glass front panel with aluminium end caps, control knobs and an illuminated logo complete the MA5300.
MA5300 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
FTC Power Output Rating:
100 W
Rated Power Band:
20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB:
20Hz to 20kHz
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet):
2.5mV
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil):
N/A
Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input):
110dB
Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced):
8V Unbalanced
Power Output per Channel:
100 W into 8 ohms
160 W into 4 ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.005%
Frequency Response, +0, -3dB:
10Hz to 100kHz
Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced):
0.5V/0.25V
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet):
82dB
Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced):
20K/20K
Number of Channels:
2
Dynamic Headroom:
1.8dB
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil):
N/A
Sensitivity (Power Amp input):
1V
Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level):
95dB
DAMPING FACTOR:
8 ohms: >200
4 ohms: >100
WARRANTY PARTS AND LABOUR:
3 Years
CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS
Balanced Input:
1
Phono Input Moving Magnet:
1 (fixed)
Digital Optical Input:
2
HDMI (ARC) Input:
0
UNBalanced Variable Output:
1
AM/FM Tuner option:
No
Speaker Binding Post Type:
Standard
Headphone Output:
1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
Subwoofer Output:
0
Unbalanced INPUT:
4
Upgradeable Digital Audio Module:
Yes: DA2
Digital MCT Input:
1
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type:
Standard
Unbalanced Fixed Output:
0
Service Port:
1
Phono Input Moving Coil:
0
Digital Coaxial Input:
2
Digital USB Input:
1
BALANCED VARIABLE OUTPUT:
0
Home Theater PassThru:
Yes
DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type:
8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
Digital MCT Input Sample Rate:
16-bit/44.1kHz (CD)
DSD64 (SACD)
Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate:
24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
Digital USB Input Sample Rate:
32-bit/44.1kHz to 384kHz (PCM)
DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
Digital Optical Input Sample Rate:
24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
Tone Controls:
Bass and Treble
Power Control Output:
1 Main
Input Level Match:
Yes
Tone Bypass and Input Assign:
Yes
Rear Panel Data Port:
2
RS232 Control Input:
Yes
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input:
Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vacuum Tube or Solid State:
Solid State
Dual Layer Chassis:
Yes
Power Requirement:
230V, 50/60Hz, 2.3A
Output Type:
Direct Coupled
Output Meters:
Yes
McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™:
Yes
Chassis Finish:
Black painted steel
Standby Power Requirement:
<0.25 Watts
Weights & DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.2cm) x 18-3/4" (47.6cm)
Unit Weight:
38 lbs (17.2 kg)
SHIPPING Weight:
55.5 lbs (25.2 kg)