McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier
Experience the future of high-fidelity music with the McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier, now at Sound Innovators – your authorised high-end audio specialist for pan-India installations. Combining 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (160 watts into 4 ohms), a next-generation 8-channel 32-bit/384kHz Quad Balanced DAC and seamless wireless streaming, the MSA5500 handles everything from vinyl to hi-res files with effortless dynamics and black-glass elegance.
McIntosh engineering shines through patented Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™ and monogrammed heatsinks, ensuring speaker protection, thermal stability and distortion-free sound (0.005% THD) across 20Hz–20kHz. Dual-scale blue watt meters provide real-time power insight, while Home Theater PassThru integrates perfectly into multichannel systems without compromising stereo purity. A high-drive headphone amp with HXD® adds intimate listening dimension.
Streaming is effortless with AirPlay®, Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD/Adaptive/AAC), Google Cast™, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready/Tested support, plus Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet for stable hi-res playback up to DSD512/DXD 384kHz. Connectivity includes 5 analog (MM phono), 7 digital inputs (USB, coax/optical up to 24/192, HDMI ARC) and balanced XLR for pro-grade sources. Solid Cinch™ binding posts secure any speaker pair with precision.
Sound Innovators pairs the MSA5500 with top speakers, sources and room treatments for bespoke stereo or 2-channel theater systems anywhere in India, including calibration and custom racking. Whether reviving classic LPs, streaming Qobuz masters or anchoring a hybrid cinema, this amplifier delivers McIntosh authority and musicality that endures.
Key highlights:
- 100W/ch into 8Ω (160W/ch into 4Ω), Class AB amplification with > 200 damping factor and 1.8dB dynamic headroom.
- 32-bit/384kHz Quad Balanced DAC supporting DSD512, PCM/DXD up to 384kHz, plus full streaming ecosystem (Roon, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX HD).
- 12 inputs (analog/digital/phono/HDMI ARC), Power Guard®, blue meters and Home Theater PassThru for ultimate flexibility.
- High-end headphone amp, precision volume control and McIntosh build quality for lifelong performance.
Pan-India via Sound Innovators: expert system design, setup and optimisation.