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• All-In-One McIntosh Amplification and Streaming
• Works with Apple^® AirPlay^®; Bluetooth^®; Google Cast™; Spotify^® Connect; TIDAL^® Connect 
• Roon Ready and Roon Tested
• Dedicated turntable input
• HDMI (ARC) input for unparalleled TV sound
• 100 Watts into 8 Ohm speakers
• 160 Watts into 4 Ohm speakers

ALL-IN-ONE EFFORTLESS MUSIC STREAMING

The MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier is both a full featured music streamer and powerful integrated amplifier in one. It can serve as the cornerstone of your audio setup, whether it be your first venture into high-fidelity audio, an addition to your existing system, or to use at your office or vacation home. Crafted to perfection and compact in size, the MSA5500 is tailor-made for modern living spaces, making it an ideal choice for those seeking premium audio in more confined environments.

ENDLESS STREAMING POSSIBILITIES AWAIT

The MSA5500 is compatible with a multitude of leading streaming technologies and platforms including Apple^® AirPlay^®; Bluetooth^®; Google Cast™ (formerly Chromecast); Spotify^® Connect; and TIDAL^® Connect (including TIDAL HiFi Lossless Quality). No special control app or technical skills are needed; the easy-to-use MSA5500 invites you to simply stream your music directly from your smart device.¹ If you've been using a lower quality wireless home sound system, then listening to your favorite tracks through the MSA5500 will be like hearing them again for the first time.

Specifications

Electronic Specifications

• FTC Power Output Rating

  100 W

• Power Output per Channel

  100 W into 8 ohms
  160 W into 4 ohms

• Number of Channels

  2

• Rated Power Band

  20Hz to 20kHz

• Total Harmonic Distortion

  0.005%

• 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)

  2.5mV

• Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)

  0.5V/0.25V

• Sensitivity (Power Amp input)

  1V

• Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)

  N/A

• Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)

  82dB

• Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)

  95dB

• Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input)

  110dB

• 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

  4

• Phono Input Moving Coil

  0

• Phono Input Moving Magnet

  1 (fixed loading)

• Upgradeable Digital Audio Module

  No

• 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

  0

• Unbalanced Variable Output

  1

• Headphone Output

  1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD^®)

• Subwoofer Output

  1

• AM/FM Tuner option

  No

• Home Theater PassThru

  Yes

• Unbalanced Analog Connector Type

  Standard

• Speaker Binding Post Type

  Standard

• Service Port

  1

Digital Audio Specifications

• Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type

  8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced

• Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate

  24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz

• Digital Optical Input Sample Rate

  24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz

• 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, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz

Control

• Tone Controls

  Bass and Treble

• Tone Bypass and Input Assign

  Yes

• RS232 Control Input

  Yes

• Power Control Output

  1 Main

• Rear Panel Data Port

  2

• Rear Panel IR Sensor Input

  Yes

• Input Level Match

  Yes

General Specifications

• Vacuum Tube or Solid State

  Solid State

• Output Type

  Direct Coupled

• Output Meters

  Yes

• Dual Layer Chassis

  Yes

• Chassis Finish

  Black painted steel

• McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™

  Yes

• Power Requirement

  100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.7 amps
  110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.4 amps
  120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.2 amps
  220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.8 amps
  230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.6 amps
  240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.6 amps

• Standby Power Requirement

  <0.25 Watts

Weights & Dimensions

• Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)

  17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.2cm) (8-1/8” (20.6cm) with vertical antenna) x 18-3/4” (47.6cm) with vertical antenna (22-1/4" (56.5cm) with horizontal antenna)

• Unit Weight

  38 lbs (17.2 kg)

• Shipping Weight

  55.5 lbs (25.2 kg)