Name: McIntosh MSA5500
Brand: McIntosh
SKU: amp_mcintosh_msa5500

McIntosh MSA5500

Integrated Amplifier • Solid State

Integrated Amplifier

An integrated amplifier combines preamplification and power amplification in one chassis. Many also include a DAC, phono stage, and streaming. Covers most listening scenarios without separates. Learn more

Price range

$11,200 - $13,800

Features

RCA in

XLR in (stereo)

Binding posts out

Bluetooth

Coax in

Digital in

HDMI ARC

Phono in

Phono stage

Optical in

USB in

Connectivity

Inputs

Rca (stereo)	Analog Line	4
Xlr (stereo)	Analog Line	1
Rca (stereo)	Phono	1
Coax (stereo)	Digital	2
Toslink (stereo)	Digital	2
Usb (stereo)

Specs

Power/Channel (8 ohm)	100
Power/Channel (4 ohm)	160
Supported Speaker Impedance	4, 8

Power-Matched Speakers

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Speaker	Match Rating	Headroom
Q Acoustics 3010c	Excellent	33%
JBL L44	Excellent	67%
Harbeth P3ESR XD	Excellent	100%
Wharfedale EVO 5.1	Excellent	60%
Wharfedale Diamond 12.0	Excellent	67%

Sources

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MSA5500

Last updated: January 28, 2026

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