A very high-performance “solid state” stereo receiver in the classic way that incorporates one of McIntosh 's legendary radio tuners with power amplification circuitry exclusive to the brand. This circuitry is equipped with the iconic Autoformer technology to ensure that its 200 continuous watts per channel are fully delivered whether the impedance of the associated speakers is 8, 4 or 2 ohms.
Repository of McIntosh 's extraordinary legacy in radio tuners, with models as exceptional as the remembered MR78, the AM/FM section of the MAC7200 incorporates such useful elements as a monitor that controls the quality of the signal where multipath and signal levels are displayed. noise from the incoming radio frequency (RF) signal to fine-tune the antenna position and thus optimize reception.
In the area of analog connectivity, the MAC7200 includes a total of 8 inputs divided into 1 balanced line, 5 unbalanced line, 1 phono for moving magnet (MM) cartridges and 1 phono for moving coil cartridges ( MC), to which must be added 1 set of unbalanced outputs. When it comes to digital connectivity, the MAC7200 comes standard with McIntosh 's DA1 module, whose six digital inputs (2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB and 1 MCT) make it easy to connect to any next-generation digital source.
Likewise, the DAC functionality of the DA1 (which can be optionally replaced by the even more advanced DA2 module) is compatible with DSD256 and DXD recordings with a sample rate of 384 kHz, thanks to the use of a D/A conversion “chip”. 8-channel with 32-bit technology configured in Quad Balanced mode to dramatically increase dynamic range and minimize distortion.
On the other hand, McIntosh 's exclusive MCT input allows for a secure DSD connection with any of the brand's CD/SACD transport mechanisms and optimizes the sound quality of SACDs. The MAC7200 also includes two of McIntosh 's exclusive Monogrammed Heatsinks to ensure perfect thermal stability of the advanced high-current, high-speed slew transistors in its output section, plus a high-current headphone amplifier. Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD), powerful electronic protection and two iconic elements of the American firm: the treated glass front panel and two elegant analogue meters with a blue background.
Characteristics:
- Reference “solid state” stereo receiver with built-in DAC.
- Equipped with McIntosh DA1 digital module.
- Optional possibility of installing the DA2 digital module.
- AM/FM compatible (RDS support included).
- 20 presets for each radio band.
- Output power immune to impedance variations of the speaker.
- McIntosh exclusive Power Guard and Sentry Monitor protection systems.
- USB DAC section compatible with DSD256 encoded files.
- Executed with components of the highest quality.
- Approved Roon Tested.
- Separate phono inputs for turntables equipped with MM and MC cartridges.
- Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog inputs.
- Analog indicators with high precision and high response speed.
- McIntosh 's exclusive dedicated headphone amplifier.
- Power of 2x200 W RMS at 8, 4 or 2 ohms.
- Frequency response of 10-100,000 Hz, +0 dB, -3 dB.
- Line input sensitivity/impedance: 0.5 mV/20 kohms (XLR).
- Phono input sensitivity: 2.5 mV in MM and 0.25 mV in MC.
- Useful sensitivity of the FM tuner: 2.2 uV.
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 113 dB Line, 82 dB/Phone MM and 80 dB/Phone MC.
- FM tuner signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB/Mono and 68 dB/Stereo.
- Dimensions: 445x194x476 mm (WxHxD).
- Weight: 34.1 kg.
Upgrade option with DA2 DAC module for €1,299 more.
