McIntosh MSA5500

Mcintosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

Experience musical euphoria with this latest creation from McIntosh. This high-quality integrated amplifier features McIntosh's renowned sound and streaming capabilities, providing you with a truly immersive listening experience. Enjoy musical bliss at its finest with the MSA5500.

Unmatched Sound Quality for Streaming Music

Transform your music listening experience with the MSA5500's audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converter (DAC). This advanced Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit DAC delivers a remarkable dynamic range and minimal distortion, guaranteeing exceptional audio reproduction across all file formats for a truly immersive experience.

Certified as Roon Ready, the MSA5500 acts as a seamless endpoint for the Roon music player. Roon enhances your music collection with in-depth information, including artist bios, reviews, photos, lyrics, tour dates, and detailed credits for everyone involved in the music creation. Enjoy top-tier quality and performance with Roon’s built-in streaming technology.

Bluetooth Streaming for Superior Audio Experience

Experience high-quality Bluetooth streaming with the MSA5500, featuring cutting-edge Bluetooth 5.0 technology. Hear every detail with the high bitrate Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) standard and enjoy high-resolution audio playback through Qualcomm® aptX™ HD and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, ensuring smooth, high-fidelity sound over Bluetooth. With two Wi-Fi 6 antennas and an additional Bluetooth antenna, your connections remain stable, and an Ethernet port provides an option for wired networking.

Comprehensive Connectivity Options

The MSA5500 boasts extensive connectivity, including 7 digital and 5 analog audio inputs, perfect for linking various audio components like CD players and tuners. It features a Moving Magnet phono input for turntables, supporting high-resolution digital audio playback. The USB input offers native playback of DSD512 and DXD up to 384kHz, while coaxial and optical inputs can decode audio up to 24-bit/192kHz.

Exceptional Audio for TV Viewing

Enhance your television audio with the MSA5500’s HDMI (ARC) input, enabling you to connect a compatible TV for superior sound quality that outperforms standard TV speakers or soundbars. Enjoy popular multi-channel audio formats from Dolby® and DTS®, expertly converted to two-channel for optimal playback. A subwoofer output allows for powerful bass, creating an immersive experience for every show and movie.

Experience the Power of McIntosh Amplification

The MSA5500’s power amplifier section exemplifies unparalleled sound quality, delivering 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers. This ensures powerful performance across a range of speakers, including McIntosh's vintage ML1 Loudspeaker Mk II, XR50 Bookshelf Speakers, and XR100 Floorstanding Speakers. Monitor the real-time power output with the iconic McIntosh "Blue" dual-scale Watt meters, providing insight into the amplifier's capabilities.

Built to Last with Advanced McIntosh Technologies

The MSA5500 includes an array of McIntosh technologies designed for longevity and reliability:

• Power Guard®: Monitors the output signal in real time, preventing damaging clipping by adjusting the signal input.
• Sentry Monitor™: A fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit that automatically resets after operating conditions return to normal.
• McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™: Works with high current output transistors to minimize warm-up time and maintain cool operation.
• Home Theater PassThru: Facilitates effortless integration into your home theater system.
• Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts: Securely attach speaker cables, preventing disconnection and ensuring high-quality signal transmission.
• High Drive Headphone Amplifier with HXD®: Adds depth to your headphone listening experience.
• Power Control: Simplifies system power management by sending on/off signals to connected McIntosh components.

Elevate your audio experience with the MSA5500 and enjoy music and movies in unparalleled quality.

The MA5300 is the perfect choice for those looking for an integrated amplifier that seamlessly blends the renowned McIntosh sound and aesthetic with the potential for future upgrades. At $8,000, it boasts unmatched features and audio performance within its class, all backed by McIntosh's unparalleled 70+ years of expertise and legacy.