McIntosh MSA5500
2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier
All-In-One McIntosh Amplification and Streaming
Works with Apple® AirPlay®; Bluetooth®; Google Cast™; Spotify® Connect; TIDAL® Connect
A certified Roon Ready endpoint device
Dedicated turntable input
HDMI (ARC) input for unparalleled TV sound
100 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers
160 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers
2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier
All-In-One McIntosh Amplification and Streaming
Works with Apple® AirPlay®; Bluetooth®; Google Cast™; Spotify® Connect; TIDAL® Connect
A certified Roon Ready endpoint device
Dedicated turntable input
HDMI (ARC) input for unparalleled TV sound
100 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers
160 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers
2-Channel Streaming Integrated Amplifier
All-In-One McIntosh Amplification and Streaming
Works with Apple® AirPlay®; Bluetooth®; Google Cast™; Spotify® Connect; TIDAL® Connect
A certified Roon Ready endpoint device
Dedicated turntable input
HDMI (ARC) input for unparalleled TV sound
100 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers
160 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers
PRODUCT DETAILS
Electronic Specifications
FTC Power Output Rating- 100 W
Power Output per Channel-
100 W into 8 ohms
160 W into 4 ohms
Number of Channels- 2
Rated Power Band- 20Hz to 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion- 0.005%
Dynamic Headroom- 1.8dB
Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB- 20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response, +0, -3dB- 10Hz to 100kHz
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)- 2.5mV
Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)- 0.5V/0.25V
Sensitivity (Power Amp input)- 1V
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)- 82dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)- 95dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input)- 110dB
Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)- 20K/20K
Damping Factor-
8 ohms: >200
4 ohms: >100
Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced)- 8V Unbalanced
Connectivity
Balanced Input- 1
Unbalanced Input- 4
Phono Input Moving Magnet- 1 (fixed loading)
Digital Coaxial Input- 2
Digital Optical Input- 2
Digital MCT Input- 1
Digital USB Input- 1
HDMI (ARC) Input- 1
Unbalanced Variable Output- 1
Headphone Output- 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
Subwoofer Output- 1
Home Theater PassThru- Yes
Unbalanced Analog Connector Type- Standard
Speaker Binding Post Type- Standard
Service Port- 1
Digital Audio Specifications
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type- 8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate- 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
Digital Optical Input Sample Rate- 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
Digital MCT Input Sample Rate-
16-bit/44.1kHz (CD)
DSD64 (SACD)
Digital USB Input Sample Rate-
32-bit/44.1kHz to 384kHz (PCM)
DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
Control
Tone Controls- Bass and Treble
Tone Bypass and Input Assign- Yes
RS232 Control Input- Yes
Power Control Output- 1 Main
Rear Panel Data Port- 2
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input- Yes
Input Level Match- Yes
General Specifications
Vacuum Tube or Solid State- Solid State
Output Type- Direct Coupled
Output Meters- Yes
Dual Layer Chassis- Yes
Chassis Finish- Black painted steel
McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™- Yes
Power Requirement-
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.7 amps
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.4 amps
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.2 amps
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.8 amps
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.6 amps
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.6 amps
Standby Power Requirement- <0.25 Watts
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)- 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.2cm) (8-1/8” (20.6cm) with vertical antenna) x 18-3/4” (47.6cm) with vertical antenna (22-1/4" (56.5cm) with horizontal antenna)
Unit Weight- 38 lbs (17.2 kg)
Shipping Weight- 55.5 lbs (25.2 kg)
