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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
General Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the 7. The MA9000 Remote Control is capable of operat- on McIntosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected ing other components. For additional information phone plug is used for connection to the Power Con- to the MA9000. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh Electromagnetic Switches on all inputs and operating • Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment standards of excellence in the MA9000 Integrated functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switch- A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On Amplifier. -
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 MA9000 Front Panel of the MA9000 when it is custom installed as out- "... -
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
In on the Turntable. on the MA9000. Refer to page 3 “General Infor- System, proceed to “PassThru” connection on 2. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Turn- mation, note 8” for additional information. page 9. table Power Control Out Jack to the Digital Audio Audio Connections: 2. -
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
“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. Power Amplifier 2. Using a pair of shielded RCA Type Audio “Y”... - Page 11 Output Terminals 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...
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Page 12: Connecting Loudspeakers
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazard- ous live and present a risk of electric shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections con- tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn- tosh Technical Support. 7. Connect the MA9000 power cord to an active AC outlet. -
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
How to use the Remote Control The supplied MA9000 Remote Control (HR085) is capable of directly controlling the functions of con- temporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA9000 via the Data Ports. Notes: 1. If at any time the MA9000 seems unrespon-... -
Page 16: Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-Buttons And Jack
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack INPUT Control used to LED indicates when the Left LED indicates when the Right VOLUME Control allows ad- select a source for listening Channel Amplifier POWER Channel Amplifier POWER justment of the listening level and recording. -
Page 17: Setup Mode
Setup How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MA9000 has been factory configured utilizing the Setup Mode. Refer to figure 3. to allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio with- 1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter SETUP: Inputs out the need for further adjustments. - Page 18 Input Settings, con’t 2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Inputs, UME Control until the display indicates “SETUP: ready to be changed. Refer to figure 9. (Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information Dis- UNBAL 4, On / Name”. RENAME: BAL play.
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Page 19: Output Settings
Setup, con’t 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. -
Page 20: Power Control Triggers 1 And 2
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. Triggers 1 and 2 can be reassigned to func- control of the source component using the MA9000... -
Page 21: Passthru
Setup, con’t Passthru USB Automute Comm Port Baud Rate 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 MA8900 USB In- equipment connected to the Rear Panel RS232 Jack. -
Page 22: Remote Control Codes
The HR085 Remote Control included with the The MA9000 Front Panel Sensor, which receives The MA9000 incorporates an Auto Off Feature, MA9000 utilizes the NORMAL McIntosh Control the signals from the HR085 Remote Control, can be which automatically places the preamplifier into Codes. -
Page 23: Factory Reset
Reset of the Microprocesors Factory Reset Reset of the Microprocesors 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- values, perform the following steps: forming the following:... -
Page 24: How To Operate The Ma9000
How to Operate the MA9000 Power On and Off Trim Functions 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- Figure 52 Push-button on the Front Panel or press the... -
Page 25: Balance
How to Operate the MA9000 1. Select “INPUT TRIM” as indicated on the Front BALANCE more precise adjustment of sound than Bass and Panel Information Display. Refer to figures 50, 53 Listening balance varies with different program sourc- Treble Controls. By default, the Equalizer is Off for all and 59. -
Page 26: Mono/Stereo Mode
After approximately 5 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level. Notes: 1. Meter Illumination of recent McIntosh Power Amplifiers will also switch On/Off when con- nected to the MA9000 via a power control cable. -
Page 27: Display Brightness
Panel Jack, an additional TRIM function becomes Trim ances ranging from 100 to 600 ohms. available. McIntosh’s HXD brings the acoustical depth Press the Front Panel INPUT/TRIM Control to acti- and spatiality of music normally heard with loud- vate the MA9000 Trim Functions. Rotate the Front Power Output Meters speakers, to your headphones. -
Page 28: How To Make A Recording
Figure 73 peaks in the audio signals. In the event the MA9000 Note: The MA9000 FIXED OUTPUTS are not affected Note: The McIntosh Jumpers must be connected, over heats, due to improper ventilation, high ambient by the VOLUME, BALANCE or EQUALIZER- between the above mentioned jacks, when the Controls Setting. -
Page 29: Equalizer Controls
How to Operate the MA9000, con’t Fundamental Frequencies of Acoustical Musical Instruments and the Human Voice the Remote Control, the BLUE (Setup) Push-button followed by pressing the OUTPUT 2 Push-button to SOPRANO switch On or Off the external Power Amplifier. CONTRALTO TENOR SINGING VOICE... -
Page 30: Optical And Coaxial Digital Inputs
When using a PC Computer with Windows, a spe- ______ if the McIntosh Product(s) with the USB-Digital cial McIntosh USB Audio Software Driver needs to be Audio Input has the latest firmware version, if not Figure 77 installed on the PC Computer. The driver needs to be update the firmware first. - 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 (PCM) per channel, with both channels operating is: MCT and USB Inputs - PCM, DSD...
- Page 38 MA9000 General Specifications General Specifications Power Control and Trigger Output 12VDC, 25mA Power Requirements Field AC Voltage conversion of the MA9000 is not possible. The MA9000 is factory configured for one of the following AC Voltages: 100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 8.0 amps 110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 6.6 amps 120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 6.6 amps 220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.6 amps...
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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. 04175400...
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