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Includes our Hybrid Drive™ technology that uses the best of vacuum tubes and solid state to produce the best sound performance
Vacuum tube preamplifier and solid state power amplifier
350 Watts x 2 channel
8-band tone control
17 inputs (10 analog + 7 digital)
Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed
 
The fully loaded, hybrid MA12000 Integrated Amplifier is a product of uncompromising audio engineering and expert craftsmanship. Our most powerful integrated amplifier ever, the feature rich MA12000 offers 350 Watts per channel of clean, high performance power that produces a breathtaking home audio experience. You will think your favorite musicians are playing a live, in-person performance in your house.
 
The MA12000 includes our Hybrid Drive™ technology that uses the best of vacuum tubes and solid state to produce the best sound performance. It gives you the warm nuances of a vacuum tube preamplifier (or valve preamplifier as some of our friends like to say) combined with the speed and raw power of a solid state amplifier, state-of-the-art digital audio capabilities, and enough analog audio connections for virtually any home music system.
 
"Even-tempered, effortlessly powerful and very sweet… a striking looking, bang-up-to-date muscle amp with great sound… a one-stop shop for all your audio needs." Winner of the prestigious Applause Award. - StereoNET UK
 
"An excellent integrated, one with which you can end the search for your dream sound. The McIntosh MA12000 sounds perfect." Winner of 2022 Integrated Amplifier Product of the Year - Hi-Fi i Muzyka
 
There are 10 analog inputs on the MA12000 consisting of 2 balanced and 6 unbalanced inputs, plus 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet input for connecting a turntable. Both phono inputs feature adjustable loading for fine tuning the MA12000 to your specific turntable configuration so your vinyl collection sounds just right. All the unbalanced analog connectors are constructed from premium gold-plated solid brass for superior signal handling and grounding. The MA12000 also has 1 balanced and 1 unbalanced output if you ever want to connect to an additional amplifier that's used in a different part of your residence.
 
"Across all styles of music, the MA12000 is capable of surprising, astonishing, impressing and moving, regardless of the medium used... The MA12000 reinvents the superlative, powerful, complete, beautiful and ultra-musical modern integrated." Winner of Reference Award. - Haute Fidélité
 
For digital music, the MA12000 comes with our DA2 Digital Audio Module factory installed. Located in the DA2 are 7 digital audio inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB and 1 MCT (for use with our MCT series of SACD/CD Transports), and 1 audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)1 connection. The DA2 is powered by a next generation, Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). This audiophile-grade DAC features improved dynamic range and improved total harmonic distortion. The DA2 supports high resolution digital audio playback, as the USB input supports native playback of up to DSD512 and DXD up to 384kHz, while the coax and optical inputs can decode digital music up to 24-bit/192kHz.
 
Specifications
Electronic Specifications
FTC Power Output Rating
350 W
Power Output per Channel
350 W into 2, 4, or 8 ohms
Number of Channels
2
Rated Power Band
20Hz to 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
Preamplifier: 0.03%
Amplifier: 0.005%
Dynamic Headroom
1.5dB
Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB
20Hz to 20kHz
Frequency Response, +0, -3dB
10Hz to 100kHz
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
0.30mV
Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
3.0mV
Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)
600 mV/300mV
Sensitivity (Power Amp input)
1.7V
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)
75dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)
77dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)
95dB
Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input)
114dB
Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
44K/22K
Damping Factor
>40
Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced)
8V Unbalanced
16V Balanced
 
Connectivity
Balanced Input
2
Unbalanced Input
6
Phono Input Moving Coil
1 (adjustable loading)
Phono Input Moving Magnet
1 (adjustable 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
1
Unbalanced Fixed Output
1
Unbalanced Variable Output
1
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
Premium gold-plated solid brass
Speaker Binding Post Type
Patented Solid Cinch™ Speaker Binding Posts
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, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
 
Control
Tone Controls
8-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
 
General Specifications
Vacuum Tube or Solid State
Preamplifier: Vacuum Tube
Amplifier: 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, 6.6A
Standby Power Requirement
<0.25 Watts
Weights & Dimensions
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
17-1/2” (44.5cm) x 9-7/16” (24 cm) x 19-3/4” (50.2cm)
Unit Weight
108 lbs (48.9kg)
Shipping Weight
141 lbs (63.9kg)