– Hybrid design: Vacuum tube preamp and solid-state power amp
– 100 Watts into 8 Ohms
– 160 Watts into 4 Ohms
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The MA252 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier is the first hybrid integrated amplifier from McIntosh. Taking retro design cues from the legendary McIntosh MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, the MA252 combines the best of vacuum tube and solid-state circuit design to create an amplifier that’s both visually and sonically stunning.
"The McIntosh MA252 offers an alluring combination of tube romanticism and solid-state resolution and authority... The ability to connect the listener to the music makes this tube-solid state-integrated a special component by any standard. I could happily listen to the MA252 for a long, long time." - PartTimeAudiophile
"If you’re looking for a definition of a ‘musical’ sound, the MA252 is it personified." - Audio Esoterica
The preamplifier stage uses two 12AX7a and two 12AT7 vacuum tubes housed inside stylish protective cages; the output stage is a direct coupled solid-state amplifier that delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers. An all-analog design, it comes with 2 unbalanced, 1 balanced and 1 Moving Magnet phono input for turntables. All 4 inputs can be given user-friendly names in order to simplify user control. Bass and treble tone controls help fine-tune your music to your personal preferences. A full range subwoofer output is included for use with a powered subwoofer to further enhance low frequencies.
"Carved like a boat designed to surf all the waves of music." Listening to it proved it to be "fast, powerful, precise... but without losing the sublime McIntosh charm." Presented with ON Magazine Top Audio Award. - ON Magazine
A "beautifully designed amplifier" with a "relaxing approach to the music, but still it plays with control and power." It is "pure pleasure for the ears." Awarded 5 Stars. - Stereo+
The MA252 Integrated Amplifier features our McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which are connected to advanced high current output transistors. These transistors eliminate the typical amplifier warm-up time so that the MA252 is in peak operating condition from the moment it’s turned on. A powerful control microprocessor is used for smooth system operation, along with some of the latest audio-grade circuit components that deliver the best possible sound.
Thanks to its solid-state output, the MA252 is our first product containing vacuum tubes to include our patented Power Guard® technology. Power Guard monitors the output signal for signs of overdriving and makes real-time micro-adjustments to the input signal to prevent harsh sounding clipping that could potentially damage your speakers. If Power Guard is activated, the 2 vacuum tubes connected to the affected audio channel(s) will flash an amber color; they will return to their normal green color when the clipping has stopped.
"The MA252 is a component worthy of consideration as the core to an audio system that will allow the user to listen for hours without fatigue. And, based on McIntosh's reputation for long-term reliability and service, possibly listen for decades." - Stereo Times
Other McIntosh technologies found in the MA252 Integrated Amplifier include Sentry Monitorâ„¢, High Drive headphone amplifier, and gold-plated speaker binding posts. Input selection, bass, treble, tone bypass, balance, and input offset levels can be adjusted using the front panel knobs or the included remote control; all settings and input selection will be shown on the OLED display. The entire unit sits atop a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis with a classic McIntosh-styled die-cast aluminum name badge attached to each side.
- The first hybrid integrated amplifier from McIntosh.
- Combines the best of vacuum tube and solid-state circuit design to create an amplifier that’s both visually and sonically stunning.
- The preamplifier stage uses two 12AX7a and two 12AT7 vacuum tubes housed inside stylish protective cages; the output stage is a direct coupled solid-state amplifier.
- Delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers.
- Includes our new McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinksâ„¢ which are connected to advanced high current output transistors that eliminate typical amplifier warm-up time.
- Full of numerous McIntosh technologies including Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Bass and Treble tone controls, High Drive headphone amplifier and Power Control.
- Sits atop a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis with a classic McIntosh-styled die cast aluminum name badge attached to each side.
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS Power Output per Channel:
- 100 Watts into 8 Ohms
- 160 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:1.8dB 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):3.0mV Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced):0.6V/0.3V Sensitivity (Power Amp input):N/A Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil):N/A Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet):80dB Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level):97dB Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input):N/A 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:2 Phono Input Moving Coil:0 Phono Input Moving Magnet:1 (fixed loading) Upgradeable Digital Audio Module:No Digital Coaxial Input:0 Digital Optical Input:0 Digital MCT (DIN) Input:0 Digital USB Input:0 HDMI (ARC) Input:0 Balanced Variable Output:0 Unbalanced Fixed Output:0 Unbalanced Variable Output:0 Headphone Output:1/4" High Drive Subwoofer Output:1 (mono) AM/FM Tuner option:No Home Theater PassThru:No Unbalanced Analog Connector Type:Standard Speaker Binding Post Type:Standard Service Port:0
DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type:N/A Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate:N/A Digital Optical Input Sample Rate:N/A Digital MCT (DIN) Input Sample Rate:N/A Digital USB Input Sample Rate:N/A
CONTROL Tone Controls:Bass and Treble Tone Bypass and Input Assign:Yes RS232 Control Input:No Power Control Output:1 Rear Panel Data Port:1 Rear Panel IR Sensor Input:No Input Level Match:Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Vacuum Tube or Solid State:
- Preamplifier: Vacuum Tube
- Power Amplifier: Solid State Output Type:Direct Coupled Output Meters:No Dual Layer Chassis:Yes Chassis FinishPolished stainless steel McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinksâ„¢:Yes Power Requirement:120V 50/60Hz, 3.7A Standby Power Requirement:<0.5 Watts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
- 12" (30.5cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 16-1/2" (41.9cm) Unit Weight:28 lbs (12.7 kg) Shipping Weight:37 lbs (16.8 kg)
overview
The MA252 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier is the first hybrid integrated amplifier from McIntosh. Taking retro design cues from the legendary McIntosh MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier, the MA252 combines the best of vacuum tube and solid-state circuit design to create an amplifier that’s both visually and sonically stunning.
"The McIntosh MA252 offers an alluring combination of tube romanticism and solid-state resolution and authority... The ability to connect the listener to the music makes this tube-solid state-integrated a special component by any standard. I could happily listen to the MA252 for a long, long time." - PartTimeAudiophile
"If you’re looking for a definition of a ‘musical’ sound, the MA252 is it personified." - Audio Esoterica
The preamplifier stage uses two 12AX7a and two 12AT7 vacuum tubes housed inside stylish protective cages; the output stage is a direct coupled solid-state amplifier that delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers. An all-analog design, it comes with 2 unbalanced, 1 balanced and 1 Moving Magnet phono input for turntables. All 4 inputs can be given user-friendly names in order to simplify user control. Bass and treble tone controls help fine-tune your music to your personal preferences. A full range subwoofer output is included for use with a powered subwoofer to further enhance low frequencies.
"Carved like a boat designed to surf all the waves of music." Listening to it proved it to be "fast, powerful, precise... but without losing the sublime McIntosh charm." Presented with ON Magazine Top Audio Award. - ON Magazine
A "beautifully designed amplifier" with a "relaxing approach to the music, but still it plays with control and power." It is "pure pleasure for the ears." Awarded 5 Stars. - Stereo+
The MA252 Integrated Amplifier features our McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ which are connected to advanced high current output transistors. These transistors eliminate the typical amplifier warm-up time so that the MA252 is in peak operating condition from the moment it’s turned on. A powerful control microprocessor is used for smooth system operation, along with some of the latest audio-grade circuit components that deliver the best possible sound.
Thanks to its solid-state output, the MA252 is our first product containing vacuum tubes to include our patented Power Guard® technology. Power Guard monitors the output signal for signs of overdriving and makes real-time micro-adjustments to the input signal to prevent harsh sounding clipping that could potentially damage your speakers. If Power Guard is activated, the 2 vacuum tubes connected to the affected audio channel(s) will flash an amber color; they will return to their normal green color when the clipping has stopped.
"The MA252 is a component worthy of consideration as the core to an audio system that will allow the user to listen for hours without fatigue. And, based on McIntosh's reputation for long-term reliability and service, possibly listen for decades." - Stereo Times
Other McIntosh technologies found in the MA252 Integrated Amplifier include Sentry Monitorâ„¢, High Drive headphone amplifier, and gold-plated speaker binding posts. Input selection, bass, treble, tone bypass, balance, and input offset levels can be adjusted using the front panel knobs or the included remote control; all settings and input selection will be shown on the OLED display. The entire unit sits atop a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis with a classic McIntosh-styled die-cast aluminum name badge attached to each side.
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features
- The first hybrid integrated amplifier from McIntosh.
- Combines the best of vacuum tube and solid-state circuit design to create an amplifier that’s both visually and sonically stunning.
- The preamplifier stage uses two 12AX7a and two 12AT7 vacuum tubes housed inside stylish protective cages; the output stage is a direct coupled solid-state amplifier.
- Delivers 100 Watts per channel into 8 Ohm speakers or 160 Watts per channel into 4 Ohm speakers.
- Includes our new McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinksâ„¢ which are connected to advanced high current output transistors that eliminate typical amplifier warm-up time.
- Full of numerous McIntosh technologies including Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Bass and Treble tone controls, High Drive headphone amplifier and Power Control.
- Sits atop a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis with a classic McIntosh-styled die cast aluminum name badge attached to each side.
specifications
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS Power Output per Channel:
- 100 Watts into 8 Ohms
- 160 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:1.8dB 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):3.0mV Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced):0.6V/0.3V Sensitivity (Power Amp input):N/A Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil):N/A Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet):80dB Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level):97dB Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input):N/A 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:2 Phono Input Moving Coil:0 Phono Input Moving Magnet:1 (fixed loading) Upgradeable Digital Audio Module:No Digital Coaxial Input:0 Digital Optical Input:0 Digital MCT (DIN) Input:0 Digital USB Input:0 HDMI (ARC) Input:0 Balanced Variable Output:0 Unbalanced Fixed Output:0 Unbalanced Variable Output:0 Headphone Output:1/4" High Drive Subwoofer Output:1 (mono) AM/FM Tuner option:No Home Theater PassThru:No Unbalanced Analog Connector Type:Standard Speaker Binding Post Type:Standard Service Port:0
DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type:N/A Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate:N/A Digital Optical Input Sample Rate:N/A Digital MCT (DIN) Input Sample Rate:N/A Digital USB Input Sample Rate:N/A
CONTROL Tone Controls:Bass and Treble Tone Bypass and Input Assign:Yes RS232 Control Input:No Power Control Output:1 Rear Panel Data Port:1 Rear Panel IR Sensor Input:No Input Level Match:Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Vacuum Tube or Solid State:
- Preamplifier: Vacuum Tube
- Power Amplifier: Solid State Output Type:Direct Coupled Output Meters:No Dual Layer Chassis:Yes Chassis FinishPolished stainless steel McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinksâ„¢:Yes Power Requirement:120V 50/60Hz, 3.7A Standby Power Requirement:<0.5 Watts
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS Unit Dimensions (W x H x D):
- 12" (30.5cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 16-1/2" (41.9cm) Unit Weight:28 lbs (12.7 kg) Shipping Weight:37 lbs (16.8 kg)
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