McIntosh MA8000 Integrated Amplifier | The Listening Post

McIntosh MA8000 Integrated Amplifier | The Listening Post | TLPCHC TLPWLG

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6 жыл бұрын

McIntosh MA8000 Integrated Amplifier THE WORLD'S BIGGEST (AND PROBABLY BEST) INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER. www.listeningpost.co.nz/Brand... monumental performance. That's what you can expect from the #MA8000 #IntegratedAmplifier. It combines a powerful 300 watt per channel amplifier with a full functioned preamp into one space saving unit.
"#BestAmplifier" 2014 - Hi-Fi World
"High End Stereo #AmplifieroftheYear" - Lyd & Bilde
The MA8000's 15 total inputs include 6 unbalanced, 2 balanced, 2 phono and 5 digital inputs - ensuring it has enough connections and modern technology to keep all your music sources connected and sounding great well into the future. The 5 dedicated digital inputs can decode your digital music up to 32 bits and 192kHz for high resolution audio playback. The discrete, analog eight band tone control is assignable by input and allows for precise, manual adjustment that lets your favorite songs sound better than ever.
"It's just the right piece of equipment to have you dipping into your musical collection for hours on end whether it be on vinyl, CD or in digital download form... It has massive reserves of power making it capable of driving almost any loudspeaker on the planet yet a detail and subtlety to its presentation that is truly beguiling." - Hi-Fi World
The Moving Magnet and Moving Coil phono sections can be adjusted to completely match your turntable and phono cartridge, allowing your prized record collection to shine like never before. The Home Theater Pass Through feature will allow for seamless integration into your existing multi-channel theater system.
"[An] amplifier with everything one needs... One of the best amplifier purchases for those who want everything in one place." - Lyd & Bilde
With an impressive 300 watts per channel, the amplifier section has an abundance of power to effortlessly drive virtually any loudspeaker. The included world famous #McIntosh #Autoformer guarantees your speakers will always receive the full 300 watts regardless of their impedance, while Power Guard® will prevent clipping that could damage your speakers. Our new High Drive headphone amplifier features increased gain and output power, and is optimized for virtually all headphone types for the ultimate personal listening experience.
"The MA8000 Integrated Amplifier is an incredible achievement in engineering, as it is one of the most musically involving amplifiers I have had the pleasure of listening to." - The Speaker Shack
The entire unit is housed in a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis that not only compliments the classic glass front panel, knobs and brushed aluminum handles, but also your room decor
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Пікірлер: 141

@jokerzwild106 5 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for him to throw the remote across the room as well. Very nice unit btw. Wish it were mine.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I hope you enjoy the other unboxing video's.

@cinqo7 5 жыл бұрын

It’s so extremely irritating watching him throwing away everything even the manuals like it was shit. I wonder how he treats everything...

@bubblehead78 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, cinqo7. It's a sign that he takes all of this expensive stuff for granted. Some of the stuff he flings also hits the surrounding equipment. He doesn't care.

@alessandrabenz8109 5 жыл бұрын

simply the best thanks

@rachelg7070 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! awesome looking amp

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jodie D

@wayneque2101 5 жыл бұрын

This would go nicely with my , MAc 4100 that I purchased 40 years ago, it still works so well I have never even wanted to replace it . If it’s not broken don’t fix it keep it And I have!!!! For ever MAc . 🔊🔈🔉🎵🎶💿📀💥☄️

@DavidHill333 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video post. Bryston makes fine sounding equipment. My Bryston gear is rack mounted using XLR connections. Using separate pieces is far more flexible than 'Integrated' audio amps.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Superb

@SgtBagel32 5 жыл бұрын

Where can I find that small piece of furniture you have your turntable and amplifier on? Its the perfect size for my listening space

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

www.listeningpost.co.nz/Brands/Soul-Sole/Soul-Sole-__I.27183__C.27636

@DrBroncanuus Жыл бұрын

if I connect my 8 ohm speakers to the 2ohm taps will get more current / bass to / from my speakers or will they get damaged ?

@TLPCHC Жыл бұрын

No. The amp will not deliver more power. It will run HOT and may fail

@Bearded-Rock 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Would you pair this with speakers like the persona 9H or are there better options?

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

Speakers make the most engineered influence over the sound you will hear. This amplifier is capable of driving a very wide variety of speakers. So try both Paradigm and DynAudio, and depending on the size of listening space some of the larger PMC

@howardgoldberg5318 4 жыл бұрын

I picked up the ma7000 used. This monster will outlive me. 250 watts per and 100 lbs of unit. This will never be moved by me again. But the sound is truly amazing and worth every cent paid

@TLPCHC 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. I hope you enjoy your McIntosh amp

@marcinplura952 4 жыл бұрын

You broke the film with this throwing

@TLPCHC 4 жыл бұрын

Yes - probably

@subodharatnaweera6981 6 жыл бұрын

Hi.. great video.. I am interested on how you have placed your monitor speakers behind. (Dynaudio..?). It is against a book rack. does this make sound better than against a solid wall. >> Thanks

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. The backdrop top the video's is a corner of our upstairs stereo showroom / libary. It is Wallpaper (not an actual bookcase). We have two stereo listening & demo rooms on the top floor, and a third on the ground floor, so the set up you see is just a display. Bookcases a superb though, as they are great defusers of the sound and also bass traps.

@subodharatnaweera6981 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@pf5658 5 жыл бұрын

McIntosh sure builds their gear like a tank. This beast is huge. Is this large than the 601s ? I have a pair of 601 but have never seen this unit in person.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

The MA-8000 is a very simular size to one of the 601 mono blocks. The rear binding posts might add a small additional depth, but not much.

@Ángelアンヘル 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and magnificent amplifier. The packaging is incredible! Good video.

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angel

@cavallifabrizio4692 4 жыл бұрын

he can’t throw ampli away...cose it’s too heavy

@donaldheitger6731 4 жыл бұрын

Fine equipment ,the best you can buy made in the U.S.A.

@TLPCHC 4 жыл бұрын

Yes - I agree

@jaimepainortiz 5 жыл бұрын

4:11 like a boss

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jaime

@slotslidershoslotcars 5 жыл бұрын

Reading deeper into the comments about handling. If the way he handles it shocks you , imagine what they could go through on the way to you ..new or previously owned. I could use mine to hold up the corner of my house and I don't think it would hurt it ..well that's going a bit overboard but I do think the comments about tossing cardboard and tools, dropping the ONE HUNDRED POUND AMP the last several inches on carpet are from people that should consider decaf and a vacation. For the love of god get over yourself.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support. Sometimes I need postibe feedback like this.

@dougg1075 5 жыл бұрын

I want it!

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, SOOOOO do I

@nickb7040 5 жыл бұрын

You should have used a really sharp unboxing knife for this especially to get the bag of it. That way you wouldnt have had to roll it as much lol. nice amp btw

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks, it is a very nice amplifier.

@andrewdordevic5938 6 жыл бұрын

With all due respect, you're a bit rough with gear. When you tipped it over, you sort of dropped it.

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty fare comment. These amplifiers are extremely heavy so difficult to move at the best of times, but should they "get away from us" the carpet underneath is thick, with good underlay, it is well looked after (despite trying to look like we are rough) .

@andrewdordevic5938 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think you understand.

@dougg1075 5 жыл бұрын

The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC you did fine brother. Beautiful amp. WOW

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the amp is very heavy, but the floor is carpet and thick underlay.

@whocares.20 5 жыл бұрын

At the price of that thing, I would hope it take a bump on the carpeted floor. Might knock out that cheesy 1980's Casio style LCG display. Really? At that price/performance level, a 3$ LCD display? Probably to cut costs to save for the gold plated ground terminals. Sorry, no offense, but I think audiophile gear is a big waste of money.

@joesbarbecue1 5 жыл бұрын

First off, I'd be so excited, I'd probably cut my hands on the steel strapping. Next, I'd probably spend an hour looking for that stupid binding post tool. But yeah, I get totally tweaked when opening packages of any sort. On the other hand, I think I would have kept most of the parts together. I am disappointed though. Did anyone else want to see him blow those two bookshelf speakers up with that amp?

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

The MA-8000 is superb

@noelvandenbroucke8423 6 жыл бұрын

the successor MA9000 is there ..

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

The new MA-9000 has been released (internationally) to replace the MA-8000. We will see stock in NZ (and hopefully get to do an unboxing video) in a few months time.

@tigerbalm666 4 жыл бұрын

You has a gud throwing arm...

@TLPCHC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks tigerbalm. Check out 4min 20into this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNOZZ7FqvLzXZ4E.html

@Swampnutz10303 5 жыл бұрын

Man it would suck to get a bad unit. Having to pack all that back up...

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Never had an issue.

@huyquoctran2088 5 жыл бұрын

Swampnutz10303 maybe 1%. Its not for mainstream so the chances of a bad unit is none to slim since they check it so well before they ship it out. Your paying for thousands of dollars not those main stream few hundred dollars

@Bronzetrinket 4 жыл бұрын

Hey at least you didnt devour the packaging from remote you actually took out your utility knife. Haha

@TLPCHC 4 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha

@TheMB2333 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if anyone is turned off having the DAC integration with an amp of that quality.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

No, becasue the DAC is so good.

@TheMB2333 5 жыл бұрын

What if MQA is your thing. What are you going to do then?

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

The amplifier has balanced and RCA inputs for external DAC's / Streamers.

@user-ee4qq2sl7d 4 жыл бұрын

굿~ 매킨토시

@TLPCHC 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Christchurch New Zealand

@terrydanks 5 жыл бұрын

I have to laugh at all the negativity from the gearheads. i enjoyed the unboxing! I lost my Mcs a long time ago in a divorce but this thing is not all that much heavier than my MC2200. Can't say I enjoyed moving that beast around, nor taking it in for servicing. A dealer once joked, "You can always tell the Mc owners. They're the ones with hernias!"

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comments. If you are ever in New Zealand, look me up and I will buy you a beer.

@dangoh2237 5 жыл бұрын

If i hv the money, Mclntosh is it. But i do not hv the money, thus Emotiva 200WX2 is it 4 me!

@SupraTompan 2 жыл бұрын

I thought he was gonna toss that amp away too.

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Way to Big and Heavy !

@noelwood78 5 жыл бұрын

I wish he would let us know the weight of the product

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

It is 60kg's in its shipping box and 45kg's out.

@dougg1075 5 жыл бұрын

The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC 21 lbs more than my Pioneer SX 1250 ✌️😀

@eliotness1965 5 жыл бұрын

I like your videos. Thank you!

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vladimir

@philj212 6 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these videos. don't get why people are so anal about you throwing plastic and cardboard around... keep it up

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you philj212. I hope you enjoy our video's. We have fun creating them.

@dougg1075 5 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s kinda anal.

@Swampnutz10303 5 жыл бұрын

LOL, it wasn't that, after he tosses the packaging he has the amp sideways and drops it on its bottom, I'm not convinced it was on purpose, but hey, gotta pick on him a little? That is a beautiful piece of gear either way.

@slotslidershoslotcars 5 жыл бұрын

Relax ..its fine , it weighs 100lbs on its own and about 130lb fully boxed. These are built like tanks , nothing he is doing is going to hurt it one bit. He throws a manual and some cardboard and people are in shock and have chest pains. Last time I checked there are no egg shells used in production of these magnificent & legendary amps.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback EPK, look me up if you are ever in New Zealand, and I will buy you a beer.

@gsmd770 5 жыл бұрын

Seeing how he rolls this around on the floor is gut wrenching!!!???

@ibec69 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, he said carefully.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha Ha...Great start to my day. LOL. Look me up if you ever get to New Zealand, and I will buy you a beer.

@ibec69 5 жыл бұрын

The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC I surely will mate, cheers.

@Romerosays 6 жыл бұрын

Whats with all this McIntosh gear? You should be unboxing some Plinius gear made at home!

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, Plinius is great, but we don't stock it... so no unboxing videos.

@Romerosays 6 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you don't support and stock your home grown products as the quality is amazing. Well their packaging is very heavy duty. I bought a pair of paired reference big mono block amps and they were boxed inside a wooded crate.

@bigray3360 5 жыл бұрын

How many watts is that?

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

300watts. Max 600watts per channel

@jca4941 5 жыл бұрын

Love how this guy throw stuff as a mania in this videos, was almost hoping to see him throwing the Amp throgh the window at the end...hernia notwithstanding...

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you JCA. I hope you enjoy more of the video's

@georgewhite6164 6 жыл бұрын

I can t watch it. Shipped all the way and then you handle it like a maniac

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing gets damaged. We are just trying to be relaxed about these video's. The product is always cared for, the packaging... well not so much.

@fredfungalspore 5 жыл бұрын

That's because he is 😂

@fw1421 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe this hosts $7800! For the rich only!🙀🙀🙀

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

It is stunning sounding though, so well worth the price

@Swampnutz10303 5 жыл бұрын

Amp arrives well packaged and in one piece, removes packaging and padding, then proceeds to slam the amp down from it's side! EXCELLENT!

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

It is so well built!

@fredfungalspore 5 жыл бұрын

A third of the video was spent talking about the cardboard box. Who gives a sheeps Rss about the bloody box how hilarious would it have been if Macintosh had pack 80 kilo rock covered in plastic inside the box for a joke 😂... And the motto would have been this amp really Rocks

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

As this is an un-boxing channel, the box it always going to be mentioned. You can always "skip to the good stuff"

@nestoraccastelli3950 5 жыл бұрын

Muy lindo, lastima que no suena a nada.No lo digo por envidia, he tenido varios.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nestor Accastelli

@nestoraccastelli3950 5 жыл бұрын

You welcome

@freepress8451 6 жыл бұрын

Is this a parody account?

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

...Sort of (I guess). We stock all the brands you see on the channel (and love them) but we don't care to much for the packaging.

@Joshualt43 5 жыл бұрын

Guy really gave the top of that box a good heave ho

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Sailed over a central display and hit the floor on the otherside. www.listeningpost.co.nz/About-Us/Shop-Tour/Christchurch-Store/Library-__I.52027

@maxnix346 4 жыл бұрын

Obviously not a McIntosh owner.

@TLPCHC 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I am a McIntosh owner (personally) and have been a retailer (professionally) for well over a decade.

@abdulmokta48 5 жыл бұрын

wtf ugly handles at the front makes it look nasty

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mokta abdul. The amplifier weighs 45.5Kgs (so 100lbs) It needs handles. By the way, there are two types of people in the world...those that like the handles, and those that are wrong.

@Richard-qs8dn 4 жыл бұрын

Big toy 🙂

@TLPCHC 4 жыл бұрын

A lovely big boys toy!

@georgewhite6164 6 жыл бұрын

Ouch. I wouldn t have you within a mile of my gear

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. With literally MILLIONS of video's on KZfaq, we need cut-through. Our thing, is to chuck around the packaging and minor accessories. Given people put electronics in blenders, or post nude selfies for better attention, you can excuse us for ejecting the accessories with a little vigor.

@keeferdog5617 6 жыл бұрын

The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC I LOVE the way you chuck out the packaging garr bage...Great vid Kiwi Man!!!

@fordfreak9456 6 жыл бұрын

George White no one wants your sanyo gear anyhow

@andiman45 2 жыл бұрын

how many are cringing when he throws the boxes and packing half way across the room. I refuse to buy anything used unless its has original packing, unless VERY old

@TLPCHC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback - I hope you are having a superb day

@someynamero3346 5 жыл бұрын

I was hoping he is going to throw away the amp like he was throwing everything else.............very dissapointed

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

You enjoyed the rest of the video...right?

@fredfungalspore 5 жыл бұрын

I thought he was going to throw away the McIntosh amp and keep the box 😂

@gavincurtis 5 жыл бұрын

Fred, in the cat dimension of this exact video.... it actually happens.

@tenorman 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of d-bag throws the tools around like that. He doesn’t deserve McIntosh.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you fro your feedback David. I can reasure you, all accessories survive the 30-40cm fall.

@EUK007 5 жыл бұрын

This is a worst unboxing video. Thats a McIntosh Amplifier a very well known and highly respected brand in the industry, will you please handle and treat it with respect?

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

I guess I will refer to other comments: EPK Audio Files Show (1 week ago) Relax ..its fine , it weighs 100lbs on its own and about 130lb fully boxed. These are built like tanks , nothing he is doing is going to hurt it one bit. He throws a manual and some cardboard and people are in shock and have chest pains. Last time I checked there are no egg shells used in production of these magnificent & legendary amps.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

@danielwoodhouse8475 5 жыл бұрын

It's not an infant, you nancy.

@oneofbillions691 5 жыл бұрын

What a tool. Anyone who just tosses the accessories like they're dime store crap shows no respect for the product. Just shows casual indifference to quality. Just kills me that clowns like this guy get to handle products way beyond their understanding of the engineering and quality build. He should be selling TVs at Target or Best Buy.

@TLPCHC 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken, thank you for your feedback. Nothing gets damaged. We are just trying to be relaxed about these video's. The products are always cared for, and the packaging lands on thick carpet with good, deep underlay. Nothing ever gets damaged. As for Best Buy... I have been doing this HiFi thing for nearly 20 years. I own two stores, and have 15 staff (I do sell the odd TV too I guess).

@danielwoodhouse8475 5 жыл бұрын

Or maybe he doesn't fetishize audio gear the same way you do. Do up your zipper and find a better hobby.

@JingoLoBa57 6 жыл бұрын

Yup you’ve broken your reputation by throwing things unnecessarily. Shame because your presentation is otherwise clear.

@TLPCHC 6 жыл бұрын

We have some fun sharing these great HiFi products, and chuck about the accessories and packaging to highlight that people often take things WAY too seriously in this industry. Nothing gets damaged. We are just trying to be relaxed about these video's. The product is always cared for, the packaging... well not so much.

@dougg1075 5 жыл бұрын

The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC net you didn’t think you were going to get so much bogus grief about a simple unboxing video. Geez