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All-In-One McIntosh Amplification and Streaming
Works with Apple® AirPlay®; Bluetooth®; Google Cast™; Spotify® Connect; TIDAL® Connect 
Roon Ready and Roon Tested
Dedicated turntable input
HDMI (ARC) input for unparalleled TV sound
100 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers
160 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers
 
ALL-IN-ONE EFFORTLESS MUSIC STREAMING
The MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier is both a full featured music streamer and powerful integrated amplifier in one. It can serve as the cornerstone of your audio setup, whether it be your first venture into high-fidelity audio, an addition to your existing system, or to use at your office or vacation home. Crafted to perfection and compact in size, the MSA5500 is tailor-made for modern living spaces, making it an ideal choice for those seeking premium audio in more confined environments.
 
ENDLESS STREAMING POSSIBILITIES AWAIT
The MSA5500 is compatible with a multitude of leading streaming technologies and platforms including Apple® AirPlay®; Bluetooth®; Google Cast™ (formerly Chromecast); Spotify® Connect; and TIDAL® Connect (including TIDAL HiFi Lossless Quality). No special control app or technical skills are needed; the easy-to-use MSA5500 invites you to simply stream your music directly from your smart device.1 If you've been using a lower quality wireless home sound system, then listening to your favorite tracks through the MSA5500 will be like hearing them again for the first time.
 
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
No
Digital Coaxial Input
2
Digital Optical Input
2
Digital MCT Input
1
Digital USB Input
1
HDMI (ARC) Input
1
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
1
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
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
 
Weights & Dimensions
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)