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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MXA80 Integrated Audio System nte rated Audio Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
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Page 4: General Information
MXA80. with the other McIntosh Component and look in Input Connectors on the MXA80. Refer to the dia- 2. Apply AC Power to the MXA80 and other McIn- the “Setup Section - Remote Control Codes” of gram for connection: PIN 3 WRVK &RPSRQHQW V RQO\ DIWHU DOO WKH V\VWHP FRPSR-... -
Page 5: Introduction
• Power Output and spade lugs. free switching. There is a Balanced and Unbalnced The McIntosh MXA80 is designed for connection of a Input for connection of source components. • Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis single 8 ohm Loudspeaker per channel and will deliv- The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom- er 50 watts per channel with less than 0.005% distor-... -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MXA80 System. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MXA80 System into cabinets. Front View of the MXA80 Side Views of the MXA80 Center Section "... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation The MXA80 Integrated Audio System is designed to be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its feet. The required ventilation requirements are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation for your MXA80. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operat- 12"... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connections
Digital OPTICAL, COAXIAL and MCT Digital Out- puts sending digital audio signals Main Fuse holder, refer to information on the back panel of your MXA80 to determine the correct fuse size and rating 3:5 &175/ 3RZHU &RQWURO ,1 BALANCED INPUTS... - Page 9 Notes...
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Page 10: Optional Loudspeakers
Audio (or Audio/Video) System, please proceed to DSSHDUV 5HIHU WR ¿JXUHV $ DQG The recommended cable size is shown below: page 12. If the MXA80 will be used with an external Cable Distance vs American Wire Gauge (Size) Power Amplifier, please refer to page 13. - Page 11 Terminal Connections being careful to observe the correct polarities. Black Refer to “General Information” Note 7 on page 4 for additional information. 5. Connect the MXA80 power cord to an active AC Connect to Computer outlet. AC Outlet Spade Lug or Wire Connections: 6.
- Page 12 System Thru Connections System Thru Connections The MXA80 can also be part of an existing Audio or Audio/Video Sound System. The MXA80 allows con- nection of Headphones for private listening. It can also drive Loudspeakers in a second room. The MXA80 3UHDPSOL¿HU...
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Page 13: External Power Amplifier Connections
External Power Amplifier Connections External Power Amplifier Connections The MXA80 has the ability to drive an External Power Amplifier. In the example below, the MXA80 automatically switches the External Power Amplifier On/Off via Power Control function. 1. Connect Audio Cables from the MXA80 PRE-... - Page 14 Powers the MXA80 ON or OFF Selects the PREVIOUS Station Selects the NEXT Station Preset Preset on contemporary McIntosh on contemporary McIntosh Tuners Tuners Note: Push buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products.
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Page 15: How To Use The Remote Control
When using an optional contemporary McIntosh Operating Functions for the MXA80 Integrated Audio System. Tuner with the MXA80, select the next Station Preset by pressing the Push-button. Select the previous Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this Station Preset by pressing the Push-button. -
Page 16: Setup Mode
OUTPUT Control allows the Indicates the Dynamic Crossfield STANDBY/ON Push-button with selection of either Headphones circuitry is active when illuminated indicator switches the MXA80 YDULRXV LPSHGDQFHV RU /RXG- 21 RU 2)) 6WDQGE\ DQG UHVHWV speakers. When in Setup Mode the microprocessors... -
Page 17: How To Operate The Setup Mode
NAME: steps below. to select other Setup Functions. Refer to pages 18 SPEAKER MODE Large Note: If the MXA80 is currently On, proceed to step thru 20. SUBWOOFER MODE Disabled 5. To exit from the Setup Mode, press the INPUT POWER MODE 1. -
Page 18: Firmware Version
ANCED, OPTICAL, COAX and AES/EBU as indi- NAME: MNBAL the Firmware in the MXA80 can be identified at any FDWHG RQ WKH )URQW 3DQHO 'LVSOD\ FDQ EH FXVWRPL]HG time by utilizing the Setup Mode. with a different name up to eight characters long (My Figure 6 1. -
Page 19: Speaker Mode
The MXA80 allows for the connection of Loudspeak- at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all The MXA80 is designed to work with an external ers with different performance capabilities. One of the aspects of room acoustics be involved when the differences in Loudspeaker performance is the ability Powered Subwoofer. -
Page 20: Remote Control
McIntosh component located in the the Setup Menu item “VOLUME GUARD, En- FACTORY RESET same room as the MXA80. Refer to “General Infor- abled” appears on the Front Panel Display. Refer to In Progress! mation, note 6” on page 4 for additional information. -
Page 21: How To Operate The Mxa80
The Red LED beside the STANDBY/ON Push-button Trim Setting. To verify Control. Refer to figures 50 and 52. a TRIM Setting without lights to indicate the MXA80 is in Standby mode. To switch ON the MXA80, press the STANDBY/ON changing it, press the Volume Control... -
Page 22: Balance
Source Components can have slightly different volume indicate the Input Selection and Volume Level. INPUT Control to select the OPTICAL Input and levels resulting in the need to readjust the MXA80 note if the relative volume is louder or quieter BALANCE Volume Control when switching between different than the volume level of the UNBAL. -
Page 23: Meter Lights
STEREO Power Amplifiers will also switch On/Off when trol to enter the TRIM Mode. Then rotate the ____ connected to the MXA80 via a power control INPUT Control until “DISPLAY INFO, Sample cable. Refer to “Power Control Connections” Figure 63 Rate”... -
Page 24: Output Control
Profile Settings for Headphone use. The (HXD ® ) improves the sound localization for Head- listening. Refer to the chart below. default Profile Setting is for the McIntosh MHP1000 phone Listening. HXD ® restores the directionality component of the spatial sound stage normally heard OUTPUT CONTROL SELECTION ®... - Page 25 How to Operate the MXA80, con’t 2. If desired, select the HXD Mode by momentarily Refer to figure 84. SAVE PROFILE pressing the the VOLUME Control. The HXD Icon NAME PROFILE Profile2 located above the Headphone Jack will illuminate Profile2 Figure 81 Green.
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Page 26: Profile Mode
Figure 93 Guard Indicators will momentarily illuminate during Figure 89 peaks in the audio signals. In the event the MXA80 21. Rotate the VOLUME Control to select “DELETE 15. To exit the Profile Rename Mode momentarily over heats, due to improper ventilation, high ambient ALL, Saved Profiles”. -
Page 27: Usb Input Operation And Driver Installation
PC Computer. The driver needs to be Audio Input has the latest firmware version, if not control on the MXA80 should be set to 70%. The installed before connecting the MXA80 USB Input to update the firmware first. - Page 28 Control Panel Settings Figure 113 Upon completion of in- To activate the McIntosh-HD USB Audio Control stalling the driver, figure Panel, click on the “McIntosh Icon” (located in the 114 will appear. Windows notification Figure 114 area on the right side of...
- Page 29 Figures 121 and 122 indicate a Sampling Rate of 128 BY/ON Push-button. or 256 times the Sampling Rate of a CD Disc for the Note: This can be performed with the MXA80 On or in incoming DSD Digital Audio Signal. the Standby Mode.
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Page 30: Specifications
Standby: Less than 0.25 watt Optical: PCM - 16Bit, 24Bit - 32kHz to 192kHz 1.5dB Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MXA80 for the cor Coaxial: PCM -16Bit, 24Bit - 32kHz to 192kHz rect voltage. MCT: PCM, SACD, -16Bit, 24Bit - 32kHz to 192kHz Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz... -
Page 31: Packing Instructions
(Read Above) LOUDSPEAKER TOP FOAM PAD needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- LOUDSPEAKER ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 3. Please TOP FOAM PAD see the Part List for the correct part numbers. LEFT FOAM RIGHT FOAM... - Page 32 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. 04166900...
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