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McIntosh MA8900 User Manual

McIntosh MA8900
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MA8900
Integrated Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
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McIntosh MA8900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output per Channel (8 Ohms)200 Watts
Power Output per Channel (4 Ohms)200 Watts
Number of Channels2
Total Harmonic Distortion0.005%
Input Impedance20k ohms
Speaker Impedance Taps4, 8 Ohms
Rated Power Band20Hz to 20kHz
Headphone OutputYes
Home Theater PassThruYes
Tone ControlsBass and Treble
Tone BypassYes
High Drive Headphone AmplifierYes
Digital USB Input1
Digital Coaxial Input2
Digital Optical Input2
Digital MCT (DIN) Input1
Power Output per Channel200 Watts
Frequency Response+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20, 000Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)17.5 x 9.5 x 22 inches
Weight75 lbs (34 kg)
Dynamic Headroom2.0dB
Damping Factor>40
Preamplifier Inputs1 Balanced, 6 Unbalanced
Variable Outputs1 unbalanced, 1 balanced
Power Requirement120V 50/60Hz
Digital Input Sample Rate192kHz
Standby Power Requirement<0.5 Watts
Digital Input Bit DepthUp to 32-bit

Summary

Connector and Cable Information

XLR Connectors

Pin configuration for balanced input connectors.

Power Control and Trigger Connectors

Details on power control, trigger output, and meter illumination connectors.

Data Port and IR IN Connectors

Information on data ports for remote control and IR IN port for external sensors.

RS232-C, Output, and Jumper Connectors

Specs for RS232 cable, output terminals, and plug-in jumper connectors.

Remote Control Operation

HR085 Remote Control Push-Buttons

Detailed explanation of each button on the HR085 remote control.

How to Use the Remote Control

Guidance on operating the MA8900 using the HR085 remote control.

Setup and Configuration

Operating the Setup Mode

Guide to accessing and navigating the MA8900 setup menu.

Input and Output Settings

Customize input names, switch inputs on/off, and configure output behavior.

Control and Communication Settings

Configure triggers, data ports, passthru, baud rate, and remote control codes.

System Management and Resets

Manage IR sensor, power mode, and perform factory or microprocessor resets.

Operating the MA8900

Power, Source, and Volume Control

Basic operation for powering on/off, selecting sources, and adjusting volume.

Trim Functions and Equalizer

Adjusting balance, trim levels, equalizer modes, and phono settings.

Mode Settings and Illumination

Configure mono/stereo modes, meter backlight, and display brightness.

Advanced Operations and Inputs

Headphone usage, mute, recording, external amps, passthru, and digital inputs.

USB Input and PC Setup

Installing drivers and connecting the MA8900 to a computer via USB.

Specifications

Amplifier Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the amplifier section.

Digital Audio and General Specifications

Specs for digital audio inputs, dimensions, weight, and power requirements.

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