McIntosh MA8950 Integrated Amplifier

Dynamic headroom has increased from 2.0dB to 3.1dB in the MA8950 as a result of its filter capacity being doubled. This gives the MA8950 even greater ability to reproduce musical peaks with less distortion. The increased filter capacity will also help deliver more amazing bass playback, low end performance, and overall bass control.

Technical Specifications:

• Power Output per Channel: 200 Watts
• Number of Channels: 2
• Speaker Impedance: 2, 4, or 8 Ohms
• Rated Power Band: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
• Dynamic Headroom: 3.1dB
• Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Frequency Response, +0, -3dB: 10Hz to 100kHz
• Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil): 0.25mV
• Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet): 2.5mV
• Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced): 0.5V/0.25V
• Sensitivity (Power Amp input): 1.4V
• Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil): 80dB
• Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet): 82dB
• Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level): 95dB
• Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input): 113dB
• Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced): 20K/20K
• Damping Factor: >40
• Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced): 8V Unbalanced
• Balanced Input: 1
• Unbalanced Input: 6
• Phono Input Moving Coil: 1 (adjustable loading)
• Phono Input Moving Magnet: 1 (fixed loading)
• Upgradeable Digital Audio Module: Yes: DA2
• 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: 1
• Unbalanced Variable Output: 2
• 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-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type: 8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
• Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate: 24-bit/44.1kHz to192kHz
• Digital Optical Input Sample Rate: 24-bit/44.1kHz to192kHz
• 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, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
• Tone Controls: 5-Band
• Tone Bypass and Input Assign: Yes
• RS232 Control Input: Yes
• Power Control Output: 1 Main, 2 Trigger
• Rear Panel Data Port: 4
• Rear Panel IR Sensor Input: Yes
• Input Level Match: Yes
• Vacuum Tube or Solid State: Solid State
• Output Type: Autoformer™
• Output Meters: Yes
• Dual Layer Chassis: Yes
• Chassis Finish: Polished stainless steel & black painted steel
• McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™: Yes
• Power Requirement: 120V 50/60Hz, 4.4 amps
• Standby Power Requirement: <0.25 Watts
• Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/2" (44.5cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 18-3/4" (47.6cm)
• Unit Weight: 75 lbs (34.1 kg)
• Shipping Weight: 93 lbs (42.3 kg)

We endeavour to despatch same day for orders placed up to 1pm on available stock items (items with stock message "Usually dispatched within 24 hours"). Please remember to check with us first for a physical stock check if next day delivery is important to you. Any items with stock message "Usually dispatched within 72 hours" are items that we do not hold in stock but order in from the importer or manufacturer as soon as a customer order is received. Occasionally these may be delayed beyond 72 hours due to importer/manufacturer stock levels but we will inform you as soon as we can if this is the case.

UK Orders

We despatch the bulk of our UK mainland items on a 24 hour service – Free of Charge. Non Mainland locations - Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles, the Scottish highlands and Islands, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland may take a day or so longer and are not Free of Charge. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail 24 or special delivery. Larger items are delivered using a courier service such as DPD or UPS.

International Orders

Due to the nature of our products and brand restrictions we are only able to send certain items internationally. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail Small Packets Airmail with International Tracked and/or Signed depending on value of item and availability of the service. Larger International shipments are sent by insured and tracked services using UPS. If there are any delays due to specific customs regulations, etc, you will be contacted by Hifisound or by the courier with a request for any further information required. Customs duties can apply for shipments to any countries outside of the UK depending on where the product you have bought is made. Customers are responsible for all taxes and duties incurred when the items enter their country.

Collect in Store or Home Install

At the request of the manufacturer some items cannot be supplied by mail order but you can click and buy them and then elect to collect them from our store or arrange a home install (if applicable). Applicable items clearly state that they are Collect in store or home install. Once ordered you will receive a message prompting you to contact us by phone or email to arrange for us to deliver and install or to reserve and collect from our store at your convenience, you will also be advised of the delivery time / stock availability as not all Home install / collect in store items are held in stock.