McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier Unboxing | The Listening Post | TLPCHC TLPWLG

[@janplexy]

I thought he is going to throw away the amp too.

[@TLPCHC]

Too heavy. Way too heavy Jan Plexy

[@johngreek]

Hahahahah

[@jackoff6776]

Pretty quick and handy with that utility knife , might need it at the 42 nd st. subway station

[@frankabarca9189]

That is funny hahaha

[@Reuben007Ash]

The perfection of McIntosh starts with the professional unique boxed, Can't wait to open mine MA 5200 . soon I'll get the MCD600 with the MR87.

[@kevinryan2556]

I laugh every time you frisbee a piece to the discard pile!

[@TLPCHC]

Thanks Kevin. I think you get the joke (some don't)

[@vincetran8699]

Can a subwoofer (or two) be connected to this integrated amplifier?

[@TLPCHC]

Not easily - but yes. The Pre-Out / In could pass through a suitable Sub. It does not have triditional pre-outs or sub outs that would make this easier. The MA-252 and above have a sub or pre-out

[@tefuteki5934]

とても解りやすい動画でした。ありがとうございます。

[@TLPCHC]

Thank you

[@johngreek]

This Guy Throwing Hi-Fi accessories with Hi-End Style !! ... haha

[@TLPCHC]

Thank you JohnGreek

[@danieloherrick6332]

Have you listened to the MA5300 with the XR50 bookshelf speakers? From what I have read, the XR50 seems to be an unknown gem, fed with enough power, 75+ watts. Thanks

[@TLPCHC]

Brillient

[@rufdymond]

Its funny when he uses the word cheap - these cost like nearly £7,000 in the UK lol

[@TLPCHC]

Wow. 7000 GBP is $13,500.00 NZD. That is expensive, as this amp was $9,995 NZD when I did this video (5,200 GBP). It is McIntosh's cheapest amp though.... Their MA-9000 is $22,995 in NZD.

[@johnsullivan1307]

Give him his due he did say it’s relatively cheap.

[@6thsun25]

the remote is backlight like most modern tv ones?

[@TLPCHC]

The remote is not back lit.

[@tommoyer4697]

so can you plug another amp in and run 2 pair of speakers?

[@TLPCHC]

Technically yes, via the pre in/out, but adding and int amp (not a power amp) might be more practical.

[@tommoyer4697]

@@TLPCHC what is ant amp? thank you for responding

[@kevinl6231]

Great unit. If you plan on getting bigger speaker it’s better to get the next level up or at least go to a store that has a trade in policy.

[@TLPCHC]

I agree. This is a small amplifier.

[@peace-yv4qd]

I just reserved the MA 5200, the last one the dealer had. They had an open box unit for $700 US less, but i wanted a brand new never been used unit. Any difference in sound between the 5200 and the 5300 playing cd's and vinyl? Just curious.

[@TLPCHC]

The most obvious difference is the DAC modual. But there are small differences with the USB and control over the pre-amp (set up etc). Sonically, using the CD and Phono inputs I would not expect there to me a very obvious difference (IMO) but there are some small ones that 5300 owners will like.

[@peace-yv4qd]

@@TLPCHC Thank you for your reply. Sid.

[@miles514]

Funny unboxing right there😄!

[@TLPCHC]

Thanks you Miles

[@mcintoshkid]

I just bought one today

[@TLPCHC]

Brillient, enjoy

[@mrg1911]

A year later, what are your thoughts about the MA5300. Probably going to get one here too.... Thanks..

[@mnpinball]

No subwoofer output :(

[@TLPCHC]

There is no need for a specific subwoofer output.

[@charlesmcguffy]

@glwalcott With decent floorstanders, you don't need a subwoofer. Alternatively, you can use the pre outs into an active sub.

[@cinqo7]

Just realized behind there no bookshelf nor books, it’s just a big poster...

[@TLPCHC]

It is lovely wallpaper: www.mrperswall.com/wall-murals

[@cengeb]

you do know packaging engineering is done by others, and been pretty much perfected for all products...From computers, to giant 80" tvs...AND better packaging engineering takes into account vol, for shipping costs, if you use unnecessarily large boxes you pay more for freight if you ship 1000 units, the trucking company charges weight, vol et, Packaging engineering is as much a science as anything else. The least amount of material, for protection required

[@hobojon44]

hope you pick up all that stuff

[@TLPCHC]

Yes I do, and then vacuum the floor

[@alonsochavez4129]

amaizing amplifier

[@TLPCHC]

Thank you Alonso. Check out his bigger one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hajEdKminKaEmKs

[@CarlosSanchez-oq7fi]

Looks beautiful. But the price is pretty high. Said only like 100 wpc on 8 ohms And 160 at 4 ohms. My speakers are 4 ohms 250 watts which i by amp. My receiver nad 7140with pre out and 2 nad 2200 amp that honestly push my speakers to limit and what i paid not even half what this thing cost. Is it worth spending this much money where you might need buy and amp for power hunger speakers????

[@TLPCHC]

There are many aspects to your question. Firstly Quality. Even a modest priced Arcam, Rotel or Moon would provide an overall better quality of sound compared to your old NAD. The McIntosh would sound astonishingly better (a true Holy S&%t moment). Then a question of wattage. No speaker ever responded badly to having a little more power.

[@CABohol]

Nice

[@TLPCHC]

Thank you CA Bohol

[@sven7054]

Ich mag Deine Art nich, wie Du die Sachen rumschmeißt. Das ist nicht cool!

[@TLPCHC]

Danke für Ihre Rückmeldung. Dies ist die Art dieser Videos

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

It's 2018 now, just dsd256? No Bluetooth, dlna. 5000 usd for this…… is cult.

[@TLPCHC]

In the age of good steamers and lossless files... why would bluetooth be a good high end feature? And the specs on DAC chips only tell 1/5th of the storey. This amp sounds amazing, and well worth the money.

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC so, get ride of the useless dac, 1000 bucks less, mcintosh, hear me? Waiting for ma5400.

[@TLPCHC]

Have you got in touch with your feedback to McIntosh? www.mcintoshlabs.com/ I don't think they watch these video's or if they do, probably don't read the comments.

[@jeromejax8675]

Why does this guy just toss the accessories, manuals and packing if as to say this is just garbage they don't mean anything and cost a premium to own. I know he means well but Optics just does not look well for me.

[@TLPCHC]

have some fun sharing these great HiFi products, and chuck about the accessories and packaging to highlight that people often take things WAY too seriously in this industry. Nothing gets damaged. We are just trying to be relaxed about these video's. The product is always cared for, the packaging... well not so much.

[@ysk249]

Mcintosh amp without autoformers??? No thank you.

[@TLPCHC]

It still sounds AMAZING

[@cinqo7]

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