McIntosh MA9000 Integrated Amplifier Unboxing | The Listening Post | TLPCHC TLPWLG

[@Sams911]

Just bought this thing, can't wait for delivery.... PS, that "help" you got open the box needs to be in far more videos.. wow!

[@TLPCHC]

Thank you SJ

[@hardeepkogar]

Price please.wifi streaming?

[@stevencoffeen6684]

It looks fantastic and I am certain that it is. I have an earlier model MA 6200 integrated amp which I use a great deal. It does not have the great meters, and is of lesser output power, but has a feature that I love that the new unit does not. I can connect my unit to up to three sets of speakers, each set controlled from the front panel. I use mine to control three separate zones in my home and I connect the power bridge to another amplifier for a fourth zone. I have owned this Mc for 37 years providing me with uninterrupted audio enjoyment.

[@TLPCHC]

Superb

[@DeadSeaGenesis]

Astonishing indeed! What a fantastic unboxing! The Listening Post is truly STATE-OF-THE ART! Thank You!

[@TLPCHC]

Thank you and yes, it is amazing

[@stevetren9248]

Yes! Thanks for posting this. I love my MA9000, it literally does everything.

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - but best of all, it sounds amazing

[@waynebell5040]

At 12:06 of the video there’s a top down shot showing the screen printed info but below that there are the EQ knobs. One of them (the 400 Hz) looks ‘bent’. Was it damaged in shipping?

[@TLPCHC]

You might be right. I will check

[@craigsteinkamp3680]

I don't think it was damaged in shipping, because of the outside boxes. Mine MA9000 was damaged on one of the binding post terminals and was replaced by the dealer. Those things could happen when factory build, despite the quality control. That being said, a awesome integrated amplifier from McIntosch and a great unboxing video.

[@pinkfloyd-darksideofthemoo9981]

I like how you throw things

[@TLPCHC]

Thank you

[@geez-hd6dn]

What’s the DAC sound like.

[@TLPCHC]

Lovely - Really, really good.

[@nocnymarek7645]

Care about back panel and connectors!

[@diwu5927]

Hope they would come up with an entry-level one for people with limited budget...

[@Sams911]

check out the MA53000 ... only $5500 US dollars.

[@stevencoffeen6684]

@@Sams911 If you could find an MA 6200 on the used market I would highly recommend it.

[@primejudicator7817]

8 band equalization on board? Allow me to forward this link to a certain "audiophile purist" that I know who insists that no top-end integrated amplifier would ever feature such a thing. Could we be returning to the days of yore when manufacturers offered separate component equalization? I wonder.

[@TLPCHC]

McIntosh has a 70year history in HIFi, so some of their models have features dating back decades. They do models of int amps and pre-amps with 5 and 8 band EQ's as a knod to the past and an acceptance that some customers want this feature.

[@dshindo1837]

I doesn’t look like the damage was there apon unboxing. I’m sure it happened after. I have one and luv it. It’s a beast.

[@apothecaryjohn]

Another upload! Nice!

[@TLPCHC]

Thanks John

[@hi-end7488]

Скажите пожалуйста? Rotel 1552 достойный аппарат?🎃

[@TLPCHC]

For the money - Yes.

[@hi-end7488]

@@TLPCHC спасибо

[@hi-end7488]

@@TLPCHC спасибо

[@hi-end7488]

@@TLPCHC спасибо

[@mikewinburn]

You could have just used the "binding post wrench" to loosen the bolts at the bottom. Just flip the wrench over :)

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - But it is faster for the video to use the drill

[@mikewinburn]

@@TLPCHC true that!!!! hahahah :)

[@hardeepkogar]

Wifi streaming?how many channels?approximately price?

[@TLPCHC]

Hi Pratheep - This is a $24,995 NZD amplifier. It does not need (and does not have) Wifi

[@KS_1990]

Can it drive BW 803 D3 to its fullest potential?

[@richarddegannes2928]

Can I use this MA9000 to drive a pair of Revel F328 speakers? Does it have subwoofer outputs?

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - it will drive these speakers. Yes - you can connect a subwoofer via the Pre-Out

[@richarddegannes2928]

@@TLPCHC Thanks for reaching out, much appreciated.

[@hongbryan8105]

How much does it cost? In Us dollars?

[@TLPCHC]

I don't know, maybe check the local HiFi stores.

[@thibault9090]

I have klipsch heresy MK4 , someone propose me that beast for 4000 euros, is it really worth it?

[@TLPCHC]

McIntosh amplifier are superb. The 300w MA-9000 is the biggest integrated amplifier available, so it will contol any load and delivery amazing performance.

[@mxbishop]

Great video. Very informative. I want one - and maybe someday will have one. One question: Does the MA9000 use LEDs to illuminate the front panel? I own the much earlier MA6900 integrated amp, and I find that the little incandescent lamps burn out frequently. I bought an LED lighting kit for my MA6900 and plan to change out all the incandescent lamps for LEDs, the next time I have to open the unit for service. Thanks.

[@TLPCHC]

They now all use LEDS

[@salvapuchalt2861]

Hi there, wich floor speakers do you recommend for that beast? I listen punk, metal, rock. Thanks for your time.

[@TLPCHC]

Big Elac's - Maybe FS409's

[@salvapuchalt2861]

@@TLPCHC Thanks a lot.

[@farafamecrumbleliana8034]

Une pure beauté

[@TLPCHC]

Yes - it is lovely. Sounds superb, with such a low noise floor the amps power does not vail all the detail.

[@jamileshaheen8550]

My choice

[@TLPCHC]

It is superb

[@GeoffParsons1469]

Please stop doing this to me!!...

[@TLPCHC]

Make one yours. Hurry up. (there are smaller models if you want to start out softly)