McIntosh MA12000 Integrated Amplifier Unboxed | The Listening Post | TLPCHC TLPWLG

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

This McIntosh look, it never gets old

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - Stunning

[@rodneydangerfield7153]

Agree...True art stands the test of time!

[@DDSRacer01]

Never been a McIntosh fan until I saw the MA12000. Now I must have one. Thx for the vid!

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - It is superb. Put this on the TOP of you must have list!

[@DeadSeaGenesis]

Just another MASSIVE McIntosh unboxing by TLPCHC! As always....Thank you!

[@TLPCHC]

Thanks DeadSea

[@jb.2986]

Great unbox description. We also own this beauty. Such a work of art and we prefer this warm tube sound over other integrated amps out there including Accuphase. It currently powers our L&R front Carver AL’s in a 7.2.6 immersive sound system. She’s a beast with that hybrid tube & 350 watt solid state power. You’ll have many years of hand built quality craftsmanship with amazing sound and the best resale on the planet. These are collector pieces. Enjoy and thanks for posting.

[@TLPCHC]

Superb. I am so happy that you get to own and enjoy such an amazing amplifier

[@RealHIFIHelp]

One of the best value amps I have heard to date. Bypass the clips behind it, use better tubes and change the fuse and this amps begins to enter a whole other level of sound. Best 1 box product I have heard ever for the price. The headamp in this is worth like 5k alone.

[@captaindidactic4295]

What fuse and what tubes would you suggest?

[@johnosborn1793]

Can I plug in my guitar into the MA12000 , so that I can play Along With the music on. Thanks

[@TLPCHC]

No

[@TLPCHC]

Plug your Guitar into your Guitar amp and play along with the music that way

[@johnosborn1793]

But I want to be able to play through those super speakers.

[@TLPCHC]

@@johnosborn1793 Get a mixer

[@MrCamnio]

Hola ¿como se puede conectar un subwoofer? En el manual no se menciona. Gracias de antemano

[@TLPCHC]

The amplifier does not have a variable line out, so I recommend you use speaker level out to the subwoofer. Or you can remove the pre in/out and run stereo line (RCA) through the subwoofer (in and out will be required).

[@steverogers7611]

What is the large speaker on your left hand ?

[@TLPCHC]

Probably these: www.listeningpost.co.nz/brands/paradigm/paradigm-monitor-6000f-floorstanding-speakers-__I.216264__C.27278__N.27183

[@flaviotranquilli1424]

Muito muito maravilhoso. Simplesmente é uma obra de arte!!! Parabéns!

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - It is superb!

[@doc666ify]

A solid bit of kit.

[@TLPCHC]

It is lovely. I hope you get to hear it

[@davehill9951]

I bought the Yamaha rxa a2a since watching your video. But this review wont open my wallet! Especially at 15,000 Canadian dollars. Amazing piece of kit though, keep the great video's coming. TC Dave from Canada!

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - It is a chunk of money. But worth it.

[@michaellynn8]

The. Best integrated amplifier on the market at the moment.

[@TLPCHC]

Easily. It is superb

[@richardque4952]

Look at the monstrous size😮

[@TLPCHC]

It is! See me strain to move it!

[@mitchie747]

Nice !! Can you run 4 pairs of speakers with this amp simultaneously as i see 4 sets of connections? Like with the yamaha ie s701 or a s3000 you canvrun 2 pairs (a + b)

[@TLPCHC]

No - These are multi-Taps for 2, 4 and 8 ohm speakers. The Output transformer means there are these three options.

[@Rainy_Day12234]

Keep the boxes for resale value.

[@TLPCHC]

Or to live in (they are that big)

[@ianstorm45]

Toys for the millionaire” I have asked a lot of people about this brand and think they think of is a computer. They have never seen it in any store or at anyone house. When they start making stuff that the average man can afford even if it’s just a lower power like 50w into 8ohm-100w into 4ohm for under a 1k$ I would go for it.

[@TLPCHC]

McIntosh is not for you Ian. That's why Yamaha and Rotel exist.

[@mnpv7812]

In -house chiropractor on standby?!

[@TLPCHC]

No - But I should do

[@hishamosman4341]

Hell...this beast cost as much of a second hand C class or 3 series BMW bro...Nevertheless, it is a product of the highest level of engineering

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - It is stunning and well worth the money

[@galaxiedance3135]

what a long Commercial !!

[@TLPCHC]

It is a big amp. Lots to unbox and (OMG) it looks good

[@BrendaEM]

I don't usually speak for others, but I strongly suspect that everyone hates that stupid bling-ring. It makes the amplifier look like a 2002 Audi TT dashboard. Remove it! My friend a many-time McIntosh purchaser, hates it too. I hate it.

[@TLPCHC]

I am going to disagree. I like that ring.

[@Thereznap]

i love the ring.. in the end. to each his own.

[@clasvirhodes4969]

Make sure you have a modern electrical system in your home before you fire this beast up. Or your breakers will pop constantly while the music is loud.

[@TLPCHC]

It is 350watt, and if you are in the USA (110v) means you have a massive current draw

[@jaymerritt6230]

The way this guy flings and tosses the stuff away with total disrespect & disdain, you just wouldn’t purchase of them in a million years if that’s how the are, it really annoys me just how disrespectful this guy is to the equipment. Kinda like he’s pissed off that he’s doing an unboxing video, imagine what there like when the cameras not on them, slobs.

[@TLPCHC]

Hi Jay - We have fun and don't take things seriously when it comes to THE PACKAGING. The units are well cared for AT ALL TIMES.

[@jaymerritt6230]

@@TLPCHC that’s not right! You have a piece of equipment that cost millions to develop, then at the end user it’s hard earned cash, thousands of dollars, you toss it to one side like it’s an annoyance, no chance, thanks for the video but I’ll never purchase from you guys, that’s a disgusting attitude and demeanour. Your showing the public that you can get you hands on hi end gear but you treat it like shit. You think that’s gonna somehow bring in customers. Guess what I’m a customer, with a open ended budget, was looking at the Michi series and other components so started to investigate and was alarmed by your guy flinging the packaging to one side like it was a grievance. No way would I invest in a company like that, what happens if something goes wrong, a fuse breaks, I’d get head-butted asking for help or assistance, wake up dick heads.