Description Freakuence! | McIntosh MA8950
Strength! Direct. Complete stereo amplifier of very high quality. But understated at times. Warmth merges with clarity. Details come alive, without overwhelm. Enormously airy and easy. McIntosh works magic with transformers, and you can hear it every time: instantly! Equipped with a beautiful DA2 dac.
Retail price: 11490.00
Details | McIntosh MA8950
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General description | McIntosh MA8950
This system delivers 200 watts per channel and is suitable for speakers with impedances of 2, 4 or 8 ohms. It features nine analog inputs, including one balanced and six unbalanced inputs, plus two phono inputs for both Moving Coil and Moving Magnet elements. There are also seven digital inputs: two coaxial, two optical, one USB, one MCT and one HDMI (ARC). The integrated DA2 Digital Audio Module supports high-resolution audio formats up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD512. A five-band tone control allows for precise adjustments. The headphone output features the Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) for an enhanced listening experience. Security features such as Power Guard® and Sentry Monitor™ protect the system and connected speakers. The Home Theater PassThru feature enables integration into a home theater system.
Brand history | McIntosh MA8950
McIntosh Laboratory, founded in 1949 by Frank H. McIntosh and Gordon Gow, is located in Binghamton, New York. In 1965, McIntosh amplifiers were used during President Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration speech. In 1969, twenty McIntosh MC3500 tube amplifiers provided the sound for the Woodstock festival. In 1974, the Grateful Dead used 48 McIntosh MC2300 amplifiers for their "Wall of Sound" system. In 1990, McIntosh was acquired by Clarion, followed by a takeover by D&M Holdings in 2003. In 2022, the company was sold to a private equity firm. McIntosh is known for its black glass front panels and blue VU meters.
