MA5300 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier
 
100 Watts into 8 Ohms
160 Watts into 4 Ohms
Comes with DA1 Digital Audio Module installed
Optional dealer installed upgrade to DA2 Digital Audio Module available
 
The MA5300 Integrated Amplifier is proof that big sound can come in small packages. It is our smallest solid state integrated amplifier in terms of both power output and physical size, making it an ideal choice for smaller spaces or for someone just beginning to assemble a home audio system. It’s a direct coupled amplifier that delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers. New dual scale blue Watt meters give an accurate readout of power output for both 4 and 8 Ohm impedances.
 
There are many integrateds in this price category, "but nobody does it 'the McIntosh way.' You get all the things you want from an amplifier: power, control and high resolution with tons of details. You get an amplifier that plays from the heart." Awarded 5 out of 5 stars. - Stereo+
 
The MA5300’s complement of 12 inputs includes 6 analog inputs (4 unbalanced, 1 balanced and 1 Moving Magnet input for turntables) and 6 digital inputs (2 each coaxial and optical, 1 USB and 1 proprietary MCT for use with our MCT series of SACD/CD Transports). All digital inputs are housed in our DA1 Digital Audio Module which can be replaced by future modules as new digital audio technologies are developed. (NOW AVAILABLE: Optional dealer installed upgrade to the DA2 Digital Audio Module.) The DA1 comes with an 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad Balanced mode and supports up to DSD256 and DXD 384kHz for high resolution audio playback. All inputs can be given user-friendly names to simplify system control and configuration.
 
Specifications
 
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 Coil)
N/A
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 Coil)
N/A
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 Coil
0
Phono Input Moving Magnet
1 (fixed loading)
Upgradeable Digital Audio Module
Yes: DA1
Digital Coaxial Input
2
Digital Optical Input
2
Digital MCT Input
1
Digital USB Input
1
HDMI (ARC) Input
0
Balanced Variable Output
0
Unbalanced Fixed Output
0
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
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
120V 50/60Hz, 2.3A
Standby Power Requirement
<0.25 Watts
 
Weights & Dimensions
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.2cm) x 18-3/4" (47.6cm)
Unit Weight
38 lbs (17.2 kg)
Shipping Weight
55.5 lbs (25.2 kg)