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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MA8950
Integrated Amplifier
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MA8950 Integrated Amplifier Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de façon your McIntosh, but to make sure you have the best contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée...
  • Page 3 2 Chambers Street Muting the Audio: ..........15 Binghamton, New York 13903 Connecting Speakers (Spade Lug): ..... 10 Getting the Most Out of Your MA8950 ....16 Navigating the Front Panel ........11 Using the Autoformer: ......... 16 Technical Assistance: ..(607) 723-3512 Navigating the Remote Control ......
  • Page 4: Trademark And License Information

    D E C I B E L S P O W E R O U T P U T P O W E R O U T P U T and other intellectual property rights. The MA8950 POWER GUARD RESET...
  • Page 5 The four feet INPUT VOLUME 16.83cm PUSH - TRIM TRIM SETUP may be removed from the bottom of the MA8950 when it is HOLD - SETUP ADJUST custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together HEADPHONE OUTPUTS...
  • Page 6: Input And Control

    Connecting Devices (Diagrams) Input and Control: MA8950 Connection Diagram - Input and Control IR Sensor Connection Legend: Data Cable* Digital Signal Cable Sensor/Keypad Cable Ground Wire R OUTPUT L OUTPUT Power Control Cable* Audio Signal Cable 8Ω 8Ω Loudspeaker Cable MA8950 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY...
  • Page 7 Output and Loudspeakers: MA8950 Connection Diagram - Output and Loudspeaker Connection Legend: Data Cable* Digital Signal Cable Sensor/Keypad Cable Ground Wire Power Control Cable* Audio Signal Cable Power Amplifier - Secondary Room Loudspeaker Cable 2 conductor shielded with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end.
  • Page 8 Navigating the Rear Panel R OUTPUT L OUTPUT 8Ω 8Ω MA8950 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS 18 19 15 16 4Ω 4Ω POWER CONTROL DATA PORTS CTRL SERIAL OUTPUTS DA2 DIGITAL AUDIO MODULE...
  • Page 9: Connector And Cable Information

    DB 9 connector: Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced 15. HDMI (ARC) Input: Connect an HDMI cord Input Connectors on the MA8950. Refer to the dia- (male connector) here to share control and connectivity with a compat-...
  • Page 10: Connecting Loudspeakers

    Finally, to secure the wires in place, use the included McIntosh Wrench and turn the posts one quarter turn (90°) clockwise. *WARNING: Overtightening can cause damage.
  • Page 11: Navigating The Front Panel

    (see Page 13). damage. 4. Information Display: This will show information 9. IR Sensor: This is how the MA8950 receives based on your current selection. Shows inputs and commands from your Remote Control. Menu options for navigation.
  • Page 12: Navigating The Remote Control

    13. Fast Reverse/Seek Down: Navigate backwards ing buttons that activate features not present through the current active media using this button. on the MA8950. Refer to HR085 Owner's This is also used to adjust the tuner downwards. Manual on www.mcintoshlabs.com.
  • Page 13: The Setup Menu

    Setting Up Your MA8950 The Setup Menu: Output Settings: See the previous section for instructions on entering, SETUP: Outputs Using Knobs for Menu Navigation: navigating, and adjusting Settings in the Setup Menu. (Hold Input) In addition to their normal use, you will use the Input The following is a list of the available Settings ↓...
  • Page 14 [ input name ]: Enables Passthru for the signal connected digital devices, adjust their individual the TRIG 1 and TRIG 2 ports when the MA8950 is received by the MA8950 from the selected Input, volumes with this Setting. The defaults are +15dB for turned On or Off.
  • Page 15 To correct this, you can raise or You can change the current playback source by lower the Volume of an Input as it enters the MA8950 Power Saving Settings: rotating the Input Control Knob or by using the Input by adjusting its Trim level with this Setting.
  • Page 16 The Power Guard LED lights the audio frequencies, enable the Equalizer (with the When using the MA8950 as part of a home theater on the front panel will be lit when it automatically button on the front panel or in the Trim Functions system, you will likely want to enable audio Passthru activates.
  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    "Tap" serves no function for the a Windows computer, you will need to download and to remove the Jumper Plugs to use the MA8950 as a MA8950 and will not do anything. install the software drivers to your computer first. You...
  • Page 18: Amplifier Specifications

    Amplifier Specifications Digital Audio Specifications Signal To Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Power Output Digital Input Signal Format High Level, 95dB below rated Output 200 watts is the minimum sine wave continuous average Coaxial and Optical Inputs - SPDIF (PCM) Phono MM, 82dB below 5mV Input power Output per channel, both channels operating MCT and USB Inputs - PCM, DSD Phono MC, 80dB below 0.5mV Input...
  • Page 19: General Specifications

    Standby: Less than 0.25 watt only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If wood screw Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MA8950 for the cor- a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are 404033 #10 flat washer 1-3/4 inch rect voltage.
  • Page 20 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. 24115900...

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