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McIntosh MA8000 User Manual

McIntosh MA8000
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MA8000
Integrated Amplifier
Owner’s Manual

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McIntosh MA8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output per Channel300 Watts
Number of Channels2
Total Harmonic Distortion0.005%
Speaker Impedance2, 4, or 8 Ohms
Dynamic Headroom2.1dB
Damping Factor>40
Preamplifier OutputYes
Dual MonoYes
Tone ControlsBass and Treble
Home Theater PassThruYes
Headphone OutputYes
Digital Input Coaxial2
Digital Input Optical2
Digital Input USB1
Digital Input MCT1
Digital Input HDMINo
Analog Outputs2
Output Impedance200 Ohms
Frequency Response20Hz to 20kHz +0, -0.5dB
Input Impedance20k ohms Balanced, 10k ohms Unbalanced
Digital Sample Rate192kHz
Analog Inputs1 Phono MC, 1 Phono MM

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction and Performance Features

Performance Features Overview

Highlights key technologies like Autoformer, Power Guard, and digital audio inputs.

Rear Panel Connections

Connecting Components

Passthru Connections

Connecting for Bi-Amplification

Output Terminals and Loudspeaker Connection

Remote Control Push-Buttons

How to Use the Remote Control

Volume and Trim Control

Adjusting listening volume and using trim functions like balance and level.

Setup Mode Operation

Firmware Version

Source Input Reassignment

Reassigning high-level inputs to balanced or digital inputs.

Source Input Renaming

Passthru Mode Configuration

Power Control Triggers

Configuring trigger outputs for various activation methods.

How to Operate the MA8000

Power On/Off and Source Selection

Procedures for turning the MA8000 on/off and selecting audio input sources.

How to Operate the MA8000, con't

Digital Input Operation and USB Computer Use

Operating digital inputs and connecting the MA8000 to a computer via USB.

Microprocessor and Default Settings Reset

Procedures for resetting microprocessors and restoring factory default settings.

Technical Description

Technical Description, con't

Power Amplifier Design and Autoformers

Discusses amplifier design philosophy and the function of Autoformers.

Specifications and Photos

Amplifier Specifications Overview

Detailed technical specifications for the amplifier section.

Packing Instructions

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