McIntosh MA9500 Integrated Amplifier
17490,00 €
Music simply comes to life with the MA9500 Integrated Amplifier and its 300 Watts per channel of clean, effortless power. That power is delivered via a pair of the famed McIntoshAutoformer whose unique design guarantees your speakers will always receive the full 300 Watts regardless if they have 2, 4 or 8 Ohm impedance. The MA9500 replaces the award-winning MA9000 and adds additional performance enhancements to an already outstanding stereo integrated amplifier.
Filter capacity in the MA9500 has been doubled compared to the MA9000 which has produced a significant increase in dynamic headroom from 1.8dB to 2.8dB, giving the MA9500 greater ability to reproduce musical peaks with less distortion. And while the MA9000 featured great low end bass performance, the MA9500’s increased filter capacity will also help deliver even more amazing bass playback and control.
While the MA9000 included our DA1 Digital Audio Module, the MA9500 comes standard with the DA2 Digital Audio Module. The DA2 offers 7 digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, 1 MCT, and 1 audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)1 connection. The DA2 is powered by an audiophile-grade, Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that has improvements in both dynamic range and total harmonic distortion compared to the DAC in the DA1. The coax and optical inputs in the DA2 can decode digital music up to 24-bit/192kHz for playback of high-resolution audio. The DA2 has a McIntosh exclusive MCT input that offers a secure DSD connection to any of our MCT series of SACD/CD Transports to deliver the best possible sound quality of the high-definition audio found on your SACDs.
TVs with a compatible HDMI (ARC) output can be connected to the MA9500 to enjoy your TV’s sound like never before through your home music system. Popular multi-channel audio formats from Dolby® and DTS® are supported and will be expertly converted to 2-channel audio for proper playback. The MA9500 remote can control the TV’s power and volume when CEC communication is enabled in both the amplifier and the TV. The DA2 also features increased DSD playback support of up to DSD512 via the USB input. And being a modular design, it’s possible to someday replace the DA2 with a newer Digital Audio Module.
The breadth of the analog audio connections is just as impressive as the digital audio connectivity. The MA9500 has 10 analog inputs consisting of 2 balanced inputs, 6 unbalanced inputs, plus 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet phono input with separate grounding terminals to connect your turntable(s). Both of the phono inputs feature adjustable loading so you can fine tune the sound of your vinyl records. All unbalanced analog connectors are made from premium gold-plated solid brass for superior signal handling and grounding. All analog and digital inputs can be given custom names for user-friendly system control and configuration. For further flexibility in setting up your home audio system, the MA9500 includes a balanced and unbalanced output that can send the audio signal to another power amplifier.
Upgraded power supply components further reduce noise emissions while also adding more robustness under the most demanding conditions. The MA9500 continues to use powerful control microprocessors for smooth and reliable system operation, as well as some of the latest state-of-the-art audio-grade circuit components to produce the best sound possible.
Our innovative Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts will let you easily but securely attach your speaker cables to prevent them from coming loose and possibly causing a short; the binding posts are gold-plated to prevent corrosion and ensure a quality signal is sent over your speaker cables to your home audio speakers.
| Power Output per Channel: | 300 Watts |
| Number of Channels: | 2 |
| Speaker Impedance: | 2, 4, or 8 Ohms |
| Rated Power Band: | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion: | 0.01% |
| Dynamic Headroom: | 2.8dB |
| Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB: | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Frequency Response, +0, -3dB: | 10Hz to 100kHz |
| Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil): | 0.30mV |
| Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet): | 3.0mV |
| Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced): | 0.6V/0.3V |
| Sensitivity (Power Amp input): | 1.7V |
| Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil): | 82dB |
| Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet): | 84dB |
| Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level): | 98dB |
| Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input): | 114dB |
| Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced): | 10K/22K |
| Damping Factor: | >40 |
| Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced): | 8V Unbalanced |
| 16V Balanced | |
| Balanced Input: | 2 |
| Unbalanced Input: | 6 |
| Phono Input Moving Coil: | 1 (adjustable loading) |
| Phono Input Moving Magnet: | 1 (adjustable loading) |
| Upgradeable Digital Audio Module: | Yes: DA2 |
| Digital Coaxial Input: | 2 |
| Digital Optical Input: | 2 |
| Digital MCT Input: | 1 |
| Digital USB Input: | 1 |
| HDMI (ARC) Input: | 1 |
| Balanced Variable Output: | 1 |
| Unbalanced Fixed Output: | 1 |
| Unbalanced Variable Output: | 1 |
| Headphone Output: | 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) |
| Subwoofer Output: | 0 |
| AM/FM Tuner Option: | No |
| Home Theater PassThru: | Yes |
| Unbalanced Analog Connector Type: | Premium gold-plated solid brass |
| Speaker Binding Post Type: | Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts |
| Service Port: | 1 |
| 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, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz | |
| Tone Controls: | 8-Band |
| Tone Bypass and Input Assign: | Yes |
| RS232 Control Input: | Yes |
| Power Control Output: | 1 Main, 2 Trigger |
| Rear Panel Data Port: | 4 |
| Rear Panel IR Sensor Input: | Yes |
| Input Level Match: | Yes |
| Vacuum Tube or Solid State: | Solid State |
| Output Type: | Autoformer™ |
| Output Meters: | Yes |
| Dual Layer Chassis: | Yes |
| Chassis Finish: | Polished stainless steel & black painted steel |
| McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™: | Yes |
| Power Requirement: | 120V, 50/60Hz, 6.6A |
| Standby Power Requirement: | <0.25 Watts |
| WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS: | |
| Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): | 17-1/2” (44.5cm) x 9-7/16” (24 cm) x 19-3/4” (50.2cm) |
| Unit Weight: | 101 lbs (45.8kg) |
| Shipping Weight: | 134 lbs (60.8kg) |
McIntosh is an iconic American audio brand known worldwide for reference-grade amplification, unmistakable industrial design, and decades of engineering heritage. From classic tube circuits to modern solid-state power, McIntosh components are built for long-term ownership and for systems that sound authoritative, controlled and effortlessly musical.
Hi-Fi Market is an authorised McIntosh dealer in Estonia, supplying genuine products through official distribution channels with manufacturer warranty and local after-sales support. We help you choose the right McIntosh direction for your room and listening habits — whether you’re building around an integrated amplifier, moving to preamplifier + power amplifier separates, or refining sources and cabling to get the last layer of resolution and tonal balance.
Visit our showroom near Tallinn (Tabasalu) to discuss real-world system matching and hear selected McIntosh components in a calm, focused setup before you commit.
Build a Reference Stereo System with McIntosh
McIntosh is most often chosen as the heart of a serious two-channel system. Start with an integrated amplifier for a clean, powerful foundation, or step up to separates (preamplifier + power amplifier) for maximum scale and control. Then complete the chain with sources that match how you listen — streaming and digital playback, or a vinyl front end with a proper phono stage. We’ll help you keep the system coherent in a real room and choose a path that makes long-term sense.
Explore compatible categories to build a balanced McIntosh-based system:
– Integrated Amplifiers
– Preamplifiers
– Power Amplifiers
– Network Players / Streamers
– DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters)
– Phono PreamplifiersIf you want a short, well-matched shortlist, contact us — we’ll recommend a McIntosh system path that fits your room, music preferences, budget, and upgrade plan.
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OWNER OF THE ONLINE STORE
The owner of the online store hifimarket.ee is Audio Sommelier OÜ (registration number 16891515), address Kallaste, 7, Tabasalu Keskus, Estonia 76901
