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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MA9000 Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Customer Service Front Panel Displays, Controls, Your decision to own this McIntosh MA9000 Inte- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in Push-buttons and Jack ............16 grated Amplifier ranks you at the very top among need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You Setup Mode: discriminating music listeners. -
Page 3: General Information
MA9000. go to www.mcintoshlabs.com. trol, Trigger and Passthru Outputs. 2. Apply AC Power to the MA9000 and other McIn- 8. The IR Input, with a 1/8 inch mini phone jack, is Data Port Connectors tosh Components only after all the system compo-... -
Page 4: Introduction
Amplifier. The Power Amplifier section of the ing. There is a Balanced Input for connection of a of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components MA9000, with a power output of 300 watts per chan- source component. and Accessories is included. The Power Control Trig-... -
Page 5: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA9000. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MA9000 into cabinets. Front View of the MA9000 " 44.5cm " -13/16 Side View of the MA9000 22.4cm... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation " 1/16 The MA9000 can be placed upright on a table or 43.3cm shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom... -
Page 7: Connections
MA9000 Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the MA9000 Integrated Amplifier is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc1A” for the Rear Panel Connections. -
Page 8: Connecting Components
ER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control to the EXT CTRL (External Control) IR IN Jack Notes: 1. If the MA9000 is part of a Home Theater In on the Turntable. on the MA9000. Refer to page 3 “General Infor- System, proceed to “PassThru”... -
Page 9: Passthru Connections
Passthru Connections Passthru Connections The MA9000 can be part of a Multichannel Sound A/V Processor System for BLU-RAY Audio, DVD Audio and Home Theater Movies. The Right and Left Front Channels from an Audio/Video Control Center can “Passthru” the MA9000. In the following example the UNBAL- ANCED 6 Input will become the “Passthru”... -
Page 10: Connecting For Bi-Amplification
1. Remove the “McIntosh Jumpers” from between “Y” adapter Cable the OUTPUT 1 Jacks and the PWR AMP In Jacks located on the Rear Panel of the MA9000. Note: Place the “McIntosh Jumper” in a safe place for possible future use. - Page 11 Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to The McIntosh MA9000 Power Amplifier Circuitry the MA9000 Amplifier Output Terminals please fol- is designed for Loudspeakers with an impedance of Canada only: low the steps below: 2 ohms, 4 ohms or 8 ohms.
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Page 12: Connecting Loudspeakers
Connecting Loudspeakers 5. Connect the MA9000 power cord to an active AC outlet. Spade Lug or Wire Connections: 6. Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables to the MA9000 Negative Output Terminal and Posi- tive Output Terminal indentified as 2Ω (ohms), 4Ω (ohms) or 8Ω (ohms) connection to match the impedance of the Loudspeaker, being careful to observe the correct polarities. -
Page 14: Remote Control Push-Buttons
Intosh Models displaying choices on a video Radio Program (were applicable) screen EXIT the TRIM Menu and is used with McIntosh Activates the TRIM Mode. GUIDE is Models displaying information or choices on a video used with McIntosh Models displaying... -
Page 15: How To Use The Remote Control
McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA9000 via the Data Ports. Notes: 1. If at any time the MA9000 seems unrespon- sive to the HR085 Remote Control Commands, press the DEVICE Push-button to select first. -
Page 16: Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-Buttons And Jack
Connection for low impedance EQUALIZER Push-button with STANDBY/ON Push-button with indica- dynamic headphones, for private indicator, when deactivated the tor switches the MA9000 ON or OFF listening audio signal bypasses the Equal- (Standby) and resets the microprocessors izer Controls OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push-buttons... -
Page 17: Setup Mode
PUT)”. Continue to rotate the INPUT CON- The first Firmware Number is for the Main Circuitry SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2. of the MA9000 and can be identified at any time by TROL to view the other SETUP Mode Options. - Page 18 “B” to “M”. Refer to figure 10. to figure 5. connected (refer to page 8, step 13). RENAME: BAL The MA9000 Default Input Names (UNBAL 1, BAL, SETUP: UNBAL 4 >MAL < COAX 1, etc.) as indicated on the Front Panel Dis-...
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Page 19: Output Settings
The Output Settings provide the ability to change how 19. Rotate the INPUT Control until the “_” empty SETUP: OUTPUT 2 space to the right of character I is flashing, then the MA9000 Output 1, Output 2 and Headphones Switched function. rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change Figure 22 the “_”... -
Page 20: Power Control Triggers 1 And 2
Power Control Triggers 1 and 2 Data Ports By default the Power Control TRIGger 1 and TRIGger Data Port Connections between the MA9000 and a SETUP: TRIGGER 2 2 are assigned to activate when Output 1 or Output 2 McIntosh Source Component allow for basic function Output 2 is selected. -
Page 21: Passthru
The USB Automute Feature helps to ensure noise free The MA9000 may be remotely controlled from other When the MA9000 is part of a Home Theater or playback of streaming music via the MA9000 USB In- equipment connected to the Rear Panel RS232 Jack. -
Page 22: Remote Control Codes
MA9000 utilizes the NORMAL McIntosh Control the signals from the HR085 Remote Control, can be which automatically places the preamplifier into Codes. The second set of Control Codes the MA9000 switched off to prevent interference when an external the Power Saving Standby/Off Mode. This occurs will respond to is referred to as the ALTERNATE IR Sensor is connected. -
Page 23: Factory Reset
Reset of Microprocessors If it becomes desirable to reset all the adjustable set- In the unlikely event the controls of the MA9000 stop tings (Setup and Trim Settings) to the factory default functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by per-... -
Page 24: How To Operate The Ma9000
COAX 1 The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button The MA9000 has various Trim 48kHz lights to indicate the MA9000 is in Standby mode. Selections with Adjustments. The To switch ON the MA9000, Press the STANDBY/ON Trim Functions include Bal-... -
Page 25: Balance
Source Components can have slightly different volume 2. Select TRIM “PHONO RESISTANCE, 400Ω” as changes. After approximately 5 seconds, the Display levels resulting in the need to readjust the MA9000 indicated on the Front Panel Information Display. returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Volume Control when switching between different Refer to figure 62A. -
Page 26: Mono/Stereo Mode
Jacks is affected by the Stereo/Mono setting. METER BACKLIGHT PHONO CAPACITANCE 1. Select the desired Input Source. The MA9000 Front Panel Meter Illumination may be ______ ” as 50pF 2. Select “MONO / STEREO, switched On or Off by performing the following: indicated on the Front Panel Information Display. -
Page 27: Display Brightness
INFORMATION DISPLAY ILLUMINATION UME Adjust Control until the Front Panel Display Press the MUTE Push-button to Mute the Audio in The Brightness Level of the MA9000 Front Panel In- indicates “HEADPHONE HXD, Off”. Refer to Output 1 (Loudspeakers), Output 2 and Headphones. -
Page 28: How To Make A Recording
When the MA9000 has returned fier. Connect one pair of Loudspeakers to the separate amplifier with a MA9000. The first way is to use the to a safe operating temperature, normal operation will Power Amplifier and the second pair to the MA9000. -
Page 29: Equalizer Controls
On or Off the external Power Amplifier. CONTRALTO TENOR SINGING VOICE Passthru BARITONE When the MA9000 is connected together with a Mc- BASS Intosh Multichannel A/V Control Center or Surround PICCOLO Decoder and has the PASSTHRU Mode activated, it FLUTE... -
Page 30: Optical And Coaxial Digital Inputs
When a Digital Input (Optical or Coaxial Connection) The MA9000 USB Input provides the capability to USB Port. on the MA9000 is selected, the Front Panel Display playback music from a computer, when the computer 2. Windows 7 (SP1 or greater), is connected to the rear panel USB connector. - Page 31 Control Panel Settings stalling the driver, figure To activate the McIntosh-HD USB Audio Control Pan- 100 will appear. el Click on the “McIntosh Icon” (located in the Win- Figure 100 dows notification area on the right side of the taskbar)
- Page 32 How to Operate the MA9000, con’t USB Music Playback There are many third party Applications (besides Ap- When the USB Input is selected on the McIntosh plications like Windows Media Player) for steaming music from the computer to McIntosh MA9000 USB Input.
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Page 33: Photo
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Page 36: Specifications
Preamplifier Specifications Total Harmonic Distortion Maximum Input Signal Voltage Gain 0.005% maximum 20Hz to 20,000Hz High Level, 8V unbalanced, 16V balanced High Level to Rec Output: 0dB Phono MM, 80mV High Level to Output 1 and 2: 15dB Intermodulation Distortion Phono MC, 8mV Phono MM to Rec Output: 40dB 0.005% maximum for any combination of frequencies... - Page 37 MA9000 Preamplifier, Digital Audio and Power Amplifier Specifications Digital Audio Specifications Power Amplifier Specifications Power Output Digital Input Signal Format Input Sensitivity (for rated output) Minimum sine wave continuous average power output Coaxial and Optical Inputs - SPDIF 1.7 Volts...
- Page 38 220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.6 amps 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.3 amps 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.3 amps Standby: Less than 0.25 watt Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MA9000 for the cor- rect voltage. Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 9-7/16 inches (24.0cm) including feet...
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Page 39: Packing Instructions
Customer Service Depart- ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. MA9000 Packing Material List... - Page 40 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04175401...