Integrated amplifiers — McIntosh MA9500
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McIntosh MA9500
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Specifications
Model name
MA9500
Type
Integrated Amplifier with DAC and Phono
Analog inputs (balanced)
2
Analog inputs (single-ended)
6
Input sensitivity (mV)
600 (XLR) + 300 (RCA)
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
10 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
22 000
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)
300
Output power (4Ω) (W)
300
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.005
Damping factor
>40
Dimensions (mm)
445 x 240 x 502
Weight (kg)
45.8
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