Integrated amplifiers — McIntosh MA8950

Name: MA8950
Brand: McIntosh
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Description, images, technical data and specifications

McIntosh MA8950
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The MA8950 comes standard with the DA2 digital audio module, it offers 7 digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT, and 1 HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) only connection1. The DA2 is equipped with an 8-channel 32-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC), which improves both the dynamic range and the total amount of harmonic distortion compared to the DAC in the DA1

Specifications

Model name
MA8950
Type
Integrated Amplifier with DAC
Analog inputs (balanced)
1
Analog inputs (single-ended)
6
Input sensitivity (mV)
1400
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
20 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
20 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
Yes
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
200
Output power (4Ω) (W)
200
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
113
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.005
Damping factor
>40
Dimensions (mm)
445 x 194 x 476
Weight (kg)
34.1
Official link
https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA8950