$6,000.00

2-Channel Integrated Amplifier

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Product Description

The McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier is eligible for Overture’s trade-in program for an in-store sale. As America’s premier McIntosh audio dealer, we can give you the most for any audio equipment you would like to trade-in on a McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier. You can request a trade-in price by filling out our trade-in form.

The MA5300 Integrated Amplifier is proof that big sound can come in small packages. It is our smallest solid state integrated amplifier in terms of both power output and physical size, making it an ideal choice 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 give an accurate readout of power output for both 4 and 8 Ohm impedances.

The McIntosh MA5300’s complement of 12 inputs includes 6 analog inputs (4 unbalanced, 1 balanced and 1 Moving Magnet input for turntables​) and 6 digi​tal 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 can be replaced by future modules as new digital audio technologies are developed. 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.

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.

Rounding out the McIntosh 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 aluminum end caps, control knobs and illuminated logo complete the MA5300.

Electronic Specifications

Power Output per Channel

100 Watts into 8 Ohms
160 Watts into 4 Ohms

Number of Channels

2

Speaker Impedance

4 or 8 Ohms

Rated Power Band

20Hz to 20kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.005%

Dynamic Headroom

1.8dB

Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB

20Hz to 20kHz

Frequency Response, +0, -3dB

10Hz to 100kHz

Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)

N/A

Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)

2.5mV

Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)

0.5V/0.25V

Sensitivity (Power Amp input)

1V

Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)

N/A

Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)

82dB

Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)

95dB

Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input)

110dB

Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)

20K/20K

Damping Factor

8 Ohms: >200
4 Ohms: >100

Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced)

8V Unbalanced

Connectivity

Balanced Input

1

Unbalanced Input

4

Phono Input Moving Coil

0

Phono Input Moving Magnet

1 (fixed loading)

Upgradeable Digital Audio Module

Yes

Digital Coaxial Input

2

Digital Optical Input

2

Digital MCT (DIN) Input

1

Digital USB Input

1

Balanced Variable Output

0

Unbalanced Fixed Output

0

Unbalanced Variable Output

1

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/192kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced

Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate

24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz

Digital Optical Input Sample Rate

24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz

Digital MCT (DIN) 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, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz

Control

Tone Controls

Bass and Treble

Tone Bypass and Input Assign

Yes

RS232 Control Input

Yes

Power Control Output

1 Main

Rear Panel Data Port

2

Rear Panel IR Sensor Input

Yes

Input Level Match

Yes

General Specifications

Vacuum Tube or Solid State

Solid State

Output Autoformer

No

Output Meters

Yes

Dual Layer Chassis

Yes

Chassis Finish

Black painted steel

McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™

Yes

Power Requirement

120V 50/60Hz, 2.3A

Standby Power Requirement

 

Weights & Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D)

17-1/2″ (44.45cm) x 6″ (15.24cm) x 22″ (55.88cm)

Weight

38 lbs (17.2 kg)

“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

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

“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

Brand

McIntosh

Viewed as the standard bearer by recording artists and producers, McIntosh has come to represent performance and reliability. All components include that iconic blue Watt output meter synonymous with high-end sound. Ready to unleash the magic behind some of the most iconic moments in music history including Woodstock and The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound?

Get the best sound performance for 2-channel, theaters or distributed audio with McIntosh. Its handcrafted products include amplifiers, preamplifiers, phono preamplifiers, receivers and home theater processors. The company has offered its revered electronics since 1949 and expanded its range with speakers in the 1970s. And in recent years, it's added an even more intimate approach to high-end audio with its headphone amplifiers featuring built-in DACs.

Their various products make it easy to design systems that best match your listening preferences and budgets. However you like to listen or wherever your music lives, it's possible to listen just as the artist intended with the help of McIntosh components. Enjoy the purest sound reproduction with two-chassis preamplifier designs like the C12000 the perfect pair for your vinyl records. Take control of your digital sound to new heights with their DACs featuring Hybrid Drive solid state and vacuum tube technology.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of McIntosh audio components, selling customers the best audio components from McIntosh in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new McIntosh product? You can trade-in any component towards a McIntosh component by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.