McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MA5200 Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MA5200 Integrated Amplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have the best. The McIntosh dedication to precision performance assures many years of musical enjoyment. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
General Information, Connector and Cable Information General Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the RZQHU¶V PDQXDO V IRU DQ\ FRPSRQHQW V FRQQHFWHG to the MA5200. 2. Apply AC Power to the MA5200 and other McInWRVK &RPSRQHQW V RQO\ DIWHU DOO WKH V\VWHP FRPSRnents are connected together. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction of system operations as the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside the components is active when AC Power is applied. 3.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MA5200 Integrated Amplifier. The Power Amplifier section of the MA5200, with a power output of 100 watts per channel, will drive a pair of quality Loudspeakers to a high level of performance.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA5200. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MA5200 into cabinets. Front View of the MA5200 17-1/2" 44.5cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 6" 15.2cm Side View of the MA5200 18-3/4" 47.6cm 1-1/6" 16-1/2" 2.7cm 41.9cm 3/16" 0.5cm 29/32" 1.8cm Rear View of the MA5200 16-1/16" 40.8cm 4-5/8" 11.8cm 13-1/4" 33.7cm 6 1-5/8" 13" 4.1cm 33cm 1" 2.5cm 4-13/16" 12.
Installation Installation The MA5200 can be placed upright on a table or 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 of the MA5200 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MA5200 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
MA5200 Rear Panel Connections Connect the MA5200 power cord to a live AC outlet.
Connecting Components Connecting Components The MA5200 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control connection. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MA5200 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MA5200, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the MA5200 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
Passthru Connections Passthru Connections The MA5200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System for SACD, DVD-Audio and Home Theater. The Right and Left Front Channels from an Audio/ Video Control Center can “Passthru” the MA5200. In the following example the AUX Input will become the “Passthru” input: 1. Connect Audio Cables from the A/V Control Center Front Left and Right Channel Outputs to the MA5200 AUX Input Left and Right Jacks. 2.
Connecting for Bi-Amplification Connecting for Bi-Amplification The MA5200’s Power Amplifier, together with an additional separate Power Amplifier, may be used to Bi-Amplify a Loudspeaker System. In the illustration on this page the Power Amplifier of the MA5200 is connected to the Midrange/High Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker. The additional separate Power Amplifier is connected to the Low Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker System.
Output Terminals When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to the MA5200 Amplifier Output Terminals please follow the steps below: 1. Rotate the top of the Output Terminal Post counterclockwise until an opening DSSHDUV 5HIHU WR ¿JXUHV $ DQG B. 2. Insert the Loudspeaker hookup cable into the Output Terminal Opening Post opening or the cable spade Figure B Figure A lug around the center post of the Output Terminal. Refer to ¿JXUH & 3.
Connecting Loudspeakers Spade Lug or Wire Connections: 6. Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables to the MA5200 Negative Output Terminal and Positive Output Terminal to the Loudspeaker Terminal Connections being careful to observe the correct polarities. Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into the terminals so the lugs or wire cannot slip out. Refer to figures L and M.
Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to Power the MA5200 ON LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the MA5200 Selects a Disc Player, Music Server or Recorder Function. Seek Stations Up or Down the AM/FM Dial.
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied HR072 Remote Control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary Source Components connected to the MA5200 via the Data Ports. Disc and Track 8VH WKH $0 GLVF DQG )0 WUDFN 3XVK EXWWRQV ZKHQ a Disc Player or Music Server is being used. Notes: 1. If at any time the MA5200 seems unresponsive to HR072 Remote Control Commands press the Push-button first. 2.
INPUT Control allows the selection of various sources for listening and recording. TRIM allows selection of various types of audio settings.
Setup How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MA5200 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating settings using the Front Panel Display.
Firmware Version Source Input Reassignment The MA5200 functionality is controlled by internal software that is know as Firmware. The MA5200 has two different Firmwares, one is the “System Firmware” (responsible for the basic operation of the 0$ DQG WKH RWKHU NQRZQ DV 86% $XGLR )LUPware (responsible for the “USB Connection and Conversion” of a Digital Audio Signal from the ComputHU 7KH 9HUVLRQ RI WKH )LUPZDUHV LQ WKH 0$ FDQ be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Mode. 1.
Setup, con’t Input Settings Input Name Connection Type New Level (Trim) SETUP: SOURCE NAME AUX >> AUX Figure 9 TUNER 3. Rotate the VOLUME Control until the character “M” appears. Refer to figure 10. CD CD2 SETUP: SOURCE NAME AUX >> MUX AUX PHONO MM Note: When direct accessing the “MY-PHONE” Input using the Remote Control, press the AUX Pushbutton. Record any changes made to the various default Input Names in the following chart for future reference. 8.
Passthru Remote Control Codes The MA5200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System for SACD, DVD-Audio and Home Theater. The Right and Left Front Channels from an Audio/ Video Control Center or Surround Decoder can “Passthru” the Preamplifier Circuitry of the MA5200, and then on to the Power Amplifier Circuitry of the MA5200. The Setup Mode allows the activation of the Passthru Mode and the selection of the specified MA5200 Input Source.
Setup, con’t Note: To reset the Remote Control to normal codes perform steps A and B then enter 3, 2, 4, 2 and 8 for step C. 5. Press the VOLUME UP/DOWN Push-button on the Remote Control to verify proper operation. Power Mode The MA5200 incorporates an Auto Off Feature, which automatically places the preamplifier into the Power Saving Standby/Off Mode. This occurs approximately 30 minutes after there has been an absence of audible audio signals on the selected input (on either chanQHO RU XVHU DFWLYLW\
How to Operate the MA5200 Power On and Off The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MA5200 is in Standby mode. To switch ON the MA5200, press the STANDBY/ON 3XVK EXWWRQ RQ WKH )URQW 3DQHO RU SUHVV WKH 3RZHU Push-button on the Remote Control. The MA5200 will go through a brief startup intialization with the Front Panel Display indicating Power Guard is active, last used source and volume setting.
How to Operate the MA5200 BALANCE: || 0 dB Figure 54 SKDVL]H WKH 5LJKW &KDQQHO UHIHU WR ILJXUH RU WKH /HIW &KDQQHO UHIHU WR ILJXUH BALANCE: 50 dB ¦¦ ¦¦¦¦ ¦¦¦¦ Figure 55 BALANCE: 50 dB ¦ ¦¦¦¦ ¦¦¦¦ ¦ Figure 56 The Front Panel Display indicates the Balance changes in steps from 0 to 50dB. After approximately 5 seconds, the Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level. To verify the Balance setting without changing it, use the TRIM Push-button and select Balance.
How to Operate the MA5200, con’t 1. Select the desired Input by using the direct access Input Push-button on the Remote Control. 2. Press the TRIM Push-button on the Remote Control until “MONO/STEREO MODE, _ _ _ _ _ _ : Stereo” appears on the Front Panel Display. Refer to figure 61. MONO / STEREO MODE TUNER : Stereo each preference there are four brightness settings for the Display.
How to Operate the MA5200, con’t METER BACKLIGHT Lights: Off Figure 67 After approximately 5 seconds the Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level. Notes: 1. For information on how the Front Panel Display Brightness can change with the Meter Illumination On/Off Setting, refer to page 24 “Display Brightness”. 2. Meter Illumination of recent McIntosh Power Amplifiers will also switch On/Off when connected to the MA5200 via a power control cable.
How to Operate the MA5200, con’t Decoder and has the PASSTHRU Mode activated, it will automatically switch On when the A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder is switched On. It will indicate on the Front Panel Display “PASSTHRU”. Refer to figure 72. SOURCE: CD 15% SILENT Figure 74 PASSTHRU Figure 72 The other Front Panel Controls are deactivated as long as the Passthru Mode is active.
How to Operate the MA5200, con’t performing the following: 1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button until the STANDBY/ON Indicator switches Off. 2. When the MA5200 cycles On then Off, release the STANDBY/ON Push-button. 3. When the STANDBY/ON LED is illuminated press the STANDBY/ON Push-button, the MA5200 will resume normal operation. Note: This can be performed with the MA5200 On or in the Standby Mode.
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Amplifier Specifications Amplifier Specifications Power Output 100 watts is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, both channels operating Output Load Impedance 8 ohms Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% maximum with both channels operating from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz '\QDPLF +HDGURRP 1.8dB )UHTXHQF\ 5HVSRQVH +0, -0.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions MA5200 Packing Material List In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. Two #10 x 2-1/2 inch screws and washers must be used to fasten the unit securely to the bottom pad and wood skid. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad.
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McIntosh 32/192 PCM DAC, Preferred Settings to Play all File Types with JRiver Media Engine 20 using a Windows 7 or 8 Computer Purpose of this Document: To add the capability of playing DSD-DXD file types over McIntosh 32/192 USB 2.0 DACs as used in C48, C50, C2500, D100, MHA100, MXA70, MA5200, MAC6700, MA6700, MA7900, MA8000 The following hardware will be needed: 1-A modern Win 7 or 8 computer using high performance Quad Core processors 2-A USB 2.
The Sound window should show JR as the default device. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538Ͳ6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.
If the McIntosh USB shows up as Default or Default Communications Device Check on the Properties tab and Disable. Although the system could be run with two devices checked we are going to use JRMC20 as the main USB device. This will simplify the digital signal path, allow for customization, cut latency by more than half and result in cleaner sound quality with enhanced dynamics, both macro and micro. Next step is to check the Configure in the lower left of the Sound box with JR highlighted blue.
Select full-range speakers and then with no other music playing and the USB–D/A input selected on the McIntosh stereo, click one speaker at a time. You will hear the chime sounds come out of your left and right speaker. After the chimes are played, click Next then Finish in the final box. Next is to make the top tab choices in the JRMC 20 Properties screen. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538Ͳ6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.
First we need to set Supported Formats: In the Supported Format tab/window, all six, 44.1kHz through 192kHz should be shown. Bit depth will be set later in the JR20 Music program so ignore the 16 bit. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538Ͳ6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.
Level tab should always be set to 100% as shown since listening Volume is set in the connected McIntosh model and all bits are always sent from the JRiver player to the McIntosh for Bit Perfect conversion to stereo analog playback. Finally open the Advanced Tab section of JRiver Properties screen. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538Ͳ6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.
Once again 16/44 should be checked or simply Restore Defaults as the data rate will be set in the music program. Exclusive Modes should be checked. If you are using, say a laptop for music storage on multiple USB audio playback devices, each with their own drivers, you will need to switch default devices in the Sound settings whenever you connect to a different device.
ASIO Hosts can change should be checked. The next section will cover the settings in the JRiver Media Engine 20. Settings in JRiver 20 for McIntosh 32/192 PCM DACS. JR20 is a powerful computer program that will allow the manipulation and playback of many types of files. Under the HELP tab at the top left of the JR home screen you will find a drop down menu that lists HELP ->HELP WIKI.
The top left corner of the JR home screen has a series of tabs; File, Edit, View, Player, the Tools where the playback setting are located, and Help. Left click on the Tools tab and go to the bottom of the list and select Options. This will open up the main adjustment page. The top left hand side AUDIO tab should be checked so the adjustments to the Audio Device section of the program are listed. The first selection made needs to be Digital Output under Audio Device.
All of these following adjustments are being made to match the way the data from the WIN computer is sent to the McIntosh ASIO USB input. If only ONE type of digital file was used for all music this would be simple. If however, ANY audio file type and all resolutions are to be played then the JR 20 settings must match the switching cadence of the McIntosh DAC. These recommended settings are based on extended testing using mixed files from 16bit-44 kHz, mp3 quality through 5.
All other tabs in this left hand list can be used but this will result in the loss of Bit Perfect playback, which for maximum fidelity, is the goal of these adjustments. B-Clip Protection should be checked as this will prevent digital overload which can produce harsh sounds. Volume Leveling will also protect against clipping. In the center of the screen output formats are set. This is two columns of input, the original file encoding, and output what is sent to the DAC.
These Setting changes as shown will need to be duplicated for proper playback. 1-DSP & Output format … was set above 2-Bitsreaming: None (recommended) 3- Prebuffering: 6 seconds (recommended) 4-Play silence at startup for hardware synchronization: None 5-Check - Play Files from memory instead of disk. Note: This will pull the music from the solid state memory instead of the spinning disc drive which is more precise.
Track Change 1-Switch Tracks: Standard (gapped) - 3s, allows the time needed by the DAC when tracks are of a different resolution. If the tracks are the same resolution they will switch like a normal CD. 2- Use gapless for sequential album tracks- Check. (Note: this is for albums that are gapless like Dark Side of The Moon, etc.) Stop, Seek and Skip- Set Seek: Seek: Smooth (normal) Stop: immediate Pause: immediate At the bottom of the Options page is a tab, Advanced that will need one setting adjustment.
These are all of the settings needed for smooth playback from the computer to the McIntosh Asio USB input. Please refer to the JRiver Wiki Help forum for detailed advice and information on JRiver operation. Additional questions on the McIntosh ASIO USB input may be sent to McIntosh Tech Support. Thank you, McIntosh Tech Support RC-2-11-15 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538Ͳ6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.
MA5200 integrated amplifier ■ MA5200 delivers the full McIntosh audio experience in a sleek, compact size. Simply add your favorite speakers and audio sources to create a complete system. ■ MA5200’s 100 watts per channel is the perfect size for modestly sized listening spaces. The classic blue power level meters indicate the world famous McIntosh amplifier performance. ■ The McIntosh Digital Engine will decode your digital music at up to 32 bits and 192kHz, delivering McIntosh analog sound quality.
MA5200 integrated amplifier Amplifier Power Output: 100 watts per channel with both channels operating into 8 Ohms, with Power Meters Home Theater Pass Through: Allows interfacing with a Home Theater system Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz Overall Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/2” (44.5cm) x 6” (15.24cm) x 22” (55.
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