{"product_id":"mcintosh-ma8950-integrated-amplifier-dac-mm-mc-phono","title":"McIntosh MA8950 Integrated Amplifier; DAC; MM\/MC Phono","description":"Delivering 200 Watts per channel into 2, 4, or 8 Ohms (4.4A power requirement), the McIntosh MA8950 integrated amplifier features Moving Magnet and adjustable Moving Coil phono stages, a DA2 Digital Audio Module (HDMI ARC, USB up to DSD512, optical, coax, MCT), and a 5-band analog equalizer. Built around McIntosh’s signature Autoformer technology, this solid-state unit combines pristine analog preamplification with modern digital decoding. Doubled filter capacity delivers increased dynamic headroom, allowing it to effortlessly drive virtually any loudspeaker with authoritative low-end control and liquid clarity.\n\nReviewers praise the MA8950 for blending massive power reserves with surprising musical delicacy. Critics highlight its smooth, fatigue-free presentation, expansive soundstage, and ability to handle complex passages with ease. Experts also praise the performance of the upgraded DA2 DAC and onboard phono stages, noting that the amplifier extracts exceptional resolution and musical cohesion from any connected source or partnering speaker.\n\nBringing the MA8950 into your setup provides an uncompromising foundation that unifies classic analog richness with future-proof digital flexibility. Rather than juggling separate components, this single chassis offers complete speaker versatility and reference-level performance, turning your favorite recordings into a deeply engaging, live-concert experience for years to come.","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68136501215513,"sku":"99647","price":8249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/99647-4.jpg?v=1793382625","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-ma8950-integrated-amplifier-dac-mm-mc-phono","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}