4
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh
standards of excellence in the MA8900 Integrated
Amplifier. The Power Amplifier section of the
MA8900, with a power output of 200 watts per chan-
nel, will drive a pair of quality Loudspeakers to a high
level of performance.
The flexible Preamplifier section provides connec-
tions for various input sources and may also be used to
drive an external Power Amplifier(s).
The MA8900 reproduction is sonically transparent
and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The
Sound of the Music Itself.”
Introduction
Performance Features
• Power Output with Patented Autoformer
The MA8900 consists of a 200 watts per channel
Power Amplifier with less than 0.005% distortion.
The McIntosh designed and manufactured Autoformer
allows connection of 2, 4 or 8 ohm Loudspeakers. The
Power Amplifier uses ThermalTrak
1
Output Transis-
tors for lower distortion and cool operation.
• Power Guard
The patented McIntosh Power Guard circuit prevents
amplifier clipping and protects your valuable Loud-
speakers.
• Sentry Monitor and Thermal Protection
McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protec-
tion circuits ensure the MA8900 will have a long and
trouble free operating life. Built-in Thermal Protection
Circuits guard against overheating.
• Electronic Switching and Balanced Connections
The Preamplifier uses Logic Circuits Controlled
1
ThermalTrak™ and ON Semiconductor are trademarks of Semi-
conductor Components Industries, LLC
Electromagnetic Switches on all inputs and operating
functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switch-
ing. There is a Balanced Input for connection of a
source component.
• Digital Audio Inputs
The Digital Inputs decode PCM and DSD Signals
from external sources. Coaxial and Optical Inputs
process Digital Signals up to 192kHz with 24-Bit
resolution. The Digital MCT Input Circuitry directly
decodes SACD/CD signals from an external Trans-
port component. The USB Input for streaming audio
processes Digital Signals up to 384kHz with 32-Bit
resolution, decodes up to DSD256 Digital Signals and
DXD 24-Bit with a sampling rate up to 384kHz.
• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs
The MA8900 has two precision Phono Preamplifier
Circuits for Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono
Cartridges. Both circuits use the latest designs to
provide the lowest possible noise, distortion and flat
frequency response. The MC Phono Cartridge Input
has selectable loading.
• Five Band Equalizer
The Equalizer Controls provide ±12dB at center
frequencies of 30, 125, 500, 2,000 and 10,000Hz.
There is also an Equalizer Bypass Mode to remove the
Equalizer from the Signal Path of any selected input.
• Multifunction Display and Power Meters
The Front Panel Display indicates source selection,
volume levels and setup functions. The Illuminated
Power Output Meters are peak responding, and indi-
cate the power output of the amplifier.
• Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment
A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On
of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components
and Accessories is included. The Power Control Trig-
ger Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given
Input/Output is selected.
• PassThru Mode
The Automatic PassThru Mode allows the MA8900
to become part of a Multichannel Sound System for
DVD-Audio, SACD and Home Theater Movies.
• Remote Control
The Data Ports together with the supplied Remote
Control provide control of McIntosh Source Compo-
nents connected to the MA8900.
• Special Power Supply
The large Power Transformer, multiple filter capaci-
tors with 120 Joules of Energy Storage and regulated
Power Supply, ensures stable noise free operation even
though the power line varies.
• McIntosh Custom Binding Posts
McIntosh Patented gold plated output terminals deliver
high current output. They accept large diameter wire
and spade lugs. Banana plugs may also be used only in
the United States and Canada.
• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis
Finish
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel
uses long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and the
Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Finish
ensures the pristine beauty of the MA8900 will be
retained for many years.
Introduction and Performance Features
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
