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McIntosh MSA5500 2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier

2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier

 

The McIntosh MSA5500 is a 2-channel streaming integrated amplifier designed to deliver high-fidelity sound with modern connectivity. It outputs 100 watts per channel into 8-ohm speakers or 160 watts into 4-ohm speakers, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of speaker setups. Key features include:

  • Streaming Capabilities: Compatible with Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect. It’s also Roon Ready, making it suitable for audiophiles who use advanced music management systems.
  • Turntable Support: A dedicated phono input for turntables, supporting vinyl playback without the need for an additional preamp.
  • TV Integration: Includes an HDMI (ARC) input for enhanced TV sound quality.
  • Build and Design: Incorporates McIntosh’s signature styling and build quality, including Autoformer™ technology for consistent performance and McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ for cooling.

 

For physical connections, the new amp offers a moving magnet phono stage input and HDMI ARC for hooking up to a turntable and television respectively. The amp also houses dual coaxial and optical inputs, as well as four pairs of unbalanced outputs and a sub-out. There are also four unbalanced and one balanced input, and even a 6.35mm headphone socket for private listening. 

The MSA5500 certainly has those distinctive McIntosh genes, evidenced by the amp’s glowing blue Watt meters, black glass frontage, rotary control knobs and illuminated company logo.