Introducing McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
McIntosh just dropped some exciting news with the announcement of their latest creation, the MSA5500 streaming integrated amplifier. This beauty pumps out 100wpc into 8 Ohms (or 160 Watts into 4 Ohms) of Class A/B amplification and is ready to rock with aptX Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, and Google Cast—all while being Roon Ready.
While McIntosh is playing coy about the DAC chip nestled at the heart of the DAC circuit, they did spill the beans that it’s a 32-bit/8-channel model. And get this— the MSA5500 boasts a whopping seven digital inputs: 2 x TOSLINK, 2 x coaxial, USB, HDMI ARC, and Ethernet/Wifi, along with five analogue inputs, including one balanced XLR and one MM phono input.
But wait, there’s more! Pre-amplifier outputs, power amplifier inputs (aka HT Bypass), a subwoofer output, Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Monogrammed Heatsinks™, Gold-plated Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts, a headphone socket with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®), and those iconic Blue VU meters that we all love from McIntosh.
The press release describes the MSA5500 as being meticulously crafted to seamlessly fit into various spaces and setups. Packed with functionality but compact in size, it’s a dream come true for city-dwelling audiophiles, boasting the timeless McIntosh aesthetics that scream audio sophistication.
Ready to snag one for yourself? The MSA5500 is set to start shipping in December with a price tag of US$8000, €9990, or £9995. Time to crank up the volume and enjoy your favorite tunes in style.
For more info, head over to McIntosh’s website, and while you’re at it, check out these related posts for more audio goodness:
– French Future-Fi: Triangle Capella streaming speakers
– Hegel announces H400 streaming integrated amplifier
– McIntosh’s MHT300 home theatre receiver is a monster
Stay tuned for more updates in the world of hi-fi!
