McIntosh MA252

Dealer Demo- Full Warranty. The MA252 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.

• 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
  • 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 Finish Polished stainless steel
  • McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™ Yes
  • Power Requirement 120V 50/60Hz, 3.7A
  • Standby Power Requirement <0.5 Watts

  WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Dimensions (W x H x D) 12" (30.5cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 18" (45.7cm)
  • Weight 28 lbs (12.7 kg)
  • Shipping Weight 37 lbs (16.8 kg)
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