McIntosh MA352

£8,995.00

The MA352 has 2 balanced and 3 unbalanced inputs plus 1 Moving Magnet phono input with adjustable loading for connecting a turntable

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McIntosh MA352

2-Channel Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

McIntosh MA352

The McIntosh MA352 Integrated Amplifier is a hybrid design that combines the finest of vacuum tube and solid state audio design principles.

The result is an eye-catching amplifier that enjoys the best of these two opposing audio philosophies all while reproducing music at the highest quality level.

An all analogue design, the McIntosh MA352 has a vacuum tube preamplifier section that is powered by a pair of 12AX7A and a pair of 12AT7 vacuum tubes.

Its output stage is a direct coupled solid state amplifier that outputs 200 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 320 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers – enough power to properly drive virtually any set of loudspeakers.

Dual scale blue Watt meters give an accurate readout of power output for both speaker impedances.

The McIntosh MA352 has 2 balanced and 3 unbalanced inputs plus 1 Moving Magnet phono input with adjustable loading for connecting a turntable.

It has gold-plated speaker binding posts to help prevent corrosion and ensure a quality signal is sent over your speaker cables to your speakers.

A stereo preamplifier output is available for connecting a higher-powered amplifier; it can also be used to connect 1 or 2 powered subwoofers for added low frequency performance.

The McIntosh MA352 is packed with numerous McIntosh technologies including:

Specifications McIntosh MA352 Side
  • Their patented Power Guard® technology that monitors the output signal for over driving and makes real time micro adjustments to the input signal to prevent harsh sounding clipping that could potentially damage your speakers
  • Their fuse-less short-circuit protection circuit Sentry Monitor that will disengage the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels and then resets automatically when operating conditions return to normal
  • McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks which are connected to advanced high current output transistors that minimize thermal equilibrium lag (or warm-up) time
  • High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
  • A 5-band analogue tone control allows for manual adjustment of your favorite recordings (each band adjustable by ± 12dB)
  • Home Theater Pass Through lets it be seamlessly integrated into a home theater system
  • Power Control to send power on/off signals to connected McIntosh components for easy system power up and shutdown
  • Data Ports to send remote control commands to connected source components

The unit sits on a stainless steel chassis polished to a mirror finish; vintage McIntosh-styled die cast aluminum name badges are affixed to each side.

Blue output meters, control knobs, an illuminated logo, and a black glass front panel with direct LED backlighting complete the unit

Specifications McIntosh MA352

Specifications McIntosh MA352
  • Power Output per Channel

200 Watts into 8 Ohms
320 Watts into 4 Ohms

  • Number of Channels 2
  • Speaker Impedance 4 or 8 Ohms
  • Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion 0.03%
  • Dynamic Headroom 1.5dB
  • 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
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet) 82dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level) 93dB
  • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced) 20K/20K
  • Damping Factor 8 Ohms: >200 4 Ohms: >100
  • Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced) 8V Unbalanced

Connectivity

  • Balanced Input 2
  • Unbalanced Input 3
  • Phono Input Moving Magnet 1 (adjustable loading
  • Upgradeable Digital Audio Module No
  • Unbalanced Variable Output 1
  • Headphone Output 1/4″ High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
  • Subwoofer Output 2
  • Home Theater PassThru Yes
  • Unbalanced Analog Connector Type Standard
  • Speaker Binding Post Type Standard
  • Service Port 1

Control

  • Tone Controls 5-Band
  • Tone Bypass and Input Assign Yes
  • RS232 Control Input Yes
  • Power Control Output 1
  • Rear Panel Data Port 2
  • Rear Panel IR Sensor Input Yes
  • Input Level Match Yes

General Specifications

  • Vacuum Tube or Solid State / Preamplifier: Vacuum Tube / Power Amplifier: Solid State
  • Output Type Direct Coupled
  • Output Meters Yes
  • Dual Layer Chassis Yes
  • Chassis Finish Polished stainless steel
  • McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™
  • Standby Power Requirement <0.5 Watts

Weights & Dimensions

  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) / 17-1/2″ (44.5cm) x 9-7/8″ (25.1cm) x 17-7/16″ (44.3cm)
  • Unit Weight 66 lbs (29.9 kg)
  • Shipping Weight 75 lbs (34.0 kg)

Brand

McIntosh

McIntosh Heritage Founded in 1949 by Frank McIntosh and Gordon Gow McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment experience for discriminating listeners around the world. Their iconic blue Watt output meter is globally recognised as a symbol of quality home audio. With a McIntosh home stereo system or home theater, listeners have the ability to create their own luxury audio experience – and truly live their music. McIntosh products are designed and handcrafted at their Binghamton, NY factory by their dedicated employees who share a passion for music and the McIntosh heritage. Since their inception, McIntosh has been powering some of the most important moments in music history and pop culture. From President Lyndon Johnson's inauguration speech to Woodstock to the famous Grateful Dead "Wall of Sound," McIntosh has not only witnessed history, they have shaped it.
Sound is not just a product of what they create; it is the core of their being. Their dedication to its engineering goes beyond performance. It flows through every element of their company and drives our unwavering commitment to sound excellence. Embedded in every aspect of our craftmanship, it is the heartbeat that resonates within our products, connecting music lovers to the soul-stirring power of sound.

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