McIntosh MA12000 Integrated Amplifier Unboxed | The Listening Post

McIntosh MA12000 Integrated Amplifier Unboxed | The Listening Post | TLPCHC TLPWLG

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The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC

2 жыл бұрын

#McIntosh #MA12000 Integrated Amplifier #Unboxed The fully loaded, hybrid MA12000 Integrated Amplifier is a product of uncompromising audio engineering and expert craftsmanship. The MA12000 is McIntosh's 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.
Features...
Hybrid design: vacuum tube preamp and solid state power amp
350 Watts x 2 channel
8-band tone control
17 inputs (10 analog + 7 digital)
Comes with DA2 Digital Audio Module installed
4 x 12AX7A vacuum tubes (2 tubes per audio channel)
Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
DA2 Digital Audio Module Preinstalled
McIntosh Power Guard®
48.9kgs
The MA12000 gives you the best of all worlds with 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.
The MA12000 is a hybrid design with the preamplifier section powered by (4) 12AX7A vacuum tubes (2 tubes per audio channel), while the 350 Watt power amplifier section employs a solid state design. McIntosh's autoformer™ technology guarantees your speakers will always be capable of receiving that full 350 Watts whether they have 2, 4 or 8 Ohm impedance.
There are 10 analogue 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.
For digital music, the MA12000 comes with their 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
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Пікірлер: 42

@AudioElectronicsChicago 2 жыл бұрын

This McIntosh look, it never gets old

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - Stunning

@DeadSeaGenesis 2 жыл бұрын

Just another MASSIVE McIntosh unboxing by TLPCHC! As always....Thank you!

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DeadSea

@DDSRacer01 2 жыл бұрын

Never been a McIntosh fan until I saw the MA12000. Now I must have one. Thx for the vid!

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - It is superb. Put this on the TOP of you must have list!

@RealHIFIHelp Жыл бұрын

One of the best value amps I have heard to date. Bypass the clips behind it, use better tubes and change the fuse and this amps begins to enter a whole other level of sound. Best 1 box product I have heard ever for the price. The headamp in this is worth like 5k alone.

@captaindidactic4295 Жыл бұрын

What fuse and what tubes would you suggest?

@flaviotranquilli1424 2 жыл бұрын

Muito muito maravilhoso. Simplesmente é uma obra de arte!!! Parabéns!

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - It is superb!

@jb.2986 2 жыл бұрын

Great unbox description. We also own this beauty. Such a work of art and we prefer this warm tube sound over other integrated amps out there including Accuphase. It currently powers our L&R front Carver AL’s in a 7.2.6 immersive sound system. She’s a beast with that hybrid tube & 350 watt solid state power. You’ll have many years of hand built quality craftsmanship with amazing sound and the best resale on the planet. These are collector pieces. Enjoy and thanks for posting.

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Superb. I am so happy that you get to own and enjoy such an amazing amplifier

@doc666ify 2 жыл бұрын

A solid bit of kit.

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

It is lovely. I hope you get to hear it

@michaellynn8 2 жыл бұрын

The. Best integrated amplifier on the market at the moment.

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Easily. It is superb

@davehill9951 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Yamaha rxa a2a since watching your video. But this review wont open my wallet! Especially at 15,000 Canadian dollars. Amazing piece of kit though, keep the great video's coming. TC Dave from Canada!

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - It is a chunk of money. But worth it.

@steverogers7611 2 жыл бұрын

What is the large speaker on your left hand ?

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Probably these: www.listeningpost.co.nz/brands/paradigm/paradigm-monitor-6000f-floorstanding-speakers-__I.216264__C.27278__N.27183

@ianstorm45 2 жыл бұрын

Toys for the millionaire” I have asked a lot of people about this brand and think they think of is a computer. They have never seen it in any store or at anyone house. When they start making stuff that the average man can afford even if it’s just a lower power like 50w into 8ohm-100w into 4ohm for under a 1k$ I would go for it.

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

McIntosh is not for you Ian. That's why Yamaha and Rotel exist.

@MrCamnio 9 ай бұрын

Hola ¿como se puede conectar un subwoofer? En el manual no se menciona. Gracias de antemano

@TLPCHC 9 ай бұрын

The amplifier does not have a variable line out, so I recommend you use speaker level out to the subwoofer. Or you can remove the pre in/out and run stereo line (RCA) through the subwoofer (in and out will be required).

@hishamosman4341 2 жыл бұрын

Hell...this beast cost as much of a second hand C class or 3 series BMW bro...Nevertheless, it is a product of the highest level of engineering

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - It is stunning and well worth the money

@jerryware1970 6 ай бұрын

Keep the boxes for resale value.

@TLPCHC 6 ай бұрын

Or to live in (they are that big)

@mnpv7812 2 жыл бұрын

In -house chiropractor on standby?!

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

No - But I should do

@mitchie747 10 ай бұрын

Nice !! Can you run 4 pairs of speakers with this amp simultaneously as i see 4 sets of connections? Like with the yamaha ie s701 or a s3000 you canvrun 2 pairs (a + b)

@TLPCHC 10 ай бұрын

No - These are multi-Taps for 2, 4 and 8 ohm speakers. The Output transformer means there are these three options.

@galaxiedance3135 4 ай бұрын

what a long Commercial !!

@TLPCHC 4 ай бұрын

It is a big amp. Lots to unbox and (OMG) it looks good

@BrendaEM 2 жыл бұрын

I don't usually speak for others, but I strongly suspect that everyone hates that stupid bling-ring. It makes the amplifier look like a 2002 Audi TT dashboard. Remove it! My friend a many-time McIntosh purchaser, hates it too. I hate it.

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to disagree. I like that ring.

@Thereznap 5 ай бұрын

i love the ring.. in the end. to each his own.

@clasvirhodes4969 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you have a modern electrical system in your home before you fire this beast up. Or your breakers will pop constantly while the music is loud.

@TLPCHC Жыл бұрын

It is 350watt, and if you are in the USA (110v) means you have a massive current draw

@jaymerritt6230 Жыл бұрын

The way this guy flings and tosses the stuff away with total disrespect & disdain, you just wouldn’t purchase of them in a million years if that’s how the are, it really annoys me just how disrespectful this guy is to the equipment. Kinda like he’s pissed off that he’s doing an unboxing video, imagine what there like when the cameras not on them, slobs.

@TLPCHC Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay - We have fun and don't take things seriously when it comes to THE PACKAGING. The units are well cared for AT ALL TIMES.

@jaymerritt6230 Жыл бұрын

@@TLPCHC that’s not right! You have a piece of equipment that cost millions to develop, then at the end user it’s hard earned cash, thousands of dollars, you toss it to one side like it’s an annoyance, no chance, thanks for the video but I’ll never purchase from you guys, that’s a disgusting attitude and demeanour. Your showing the public that you can get you hands on hi end gear but you treat it like shit. You think that’s gonna somehow bring in customers. Guess what I’m a customer, with a open ended budget, was looking at the Michi series and other components so started to investigate and was alarmed by your guy flinging the packaging to one side like it was a grievance. No way would I invest in a company like that, what happens if something goes wrong, a fuse breaks, I’d get head-butted asking for help or assistance, wake up dick heads.