McIntosh MA7200 operation manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] www.mcintoshlabs.com

MA7200

Integrated Amplifier

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide”

Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh MA7200 Inte­grated Amplifier ranks you at the very top among
discriminating music listeners. You now have “The
Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is as­surance that you will receive many years of musical
enjoyment from this unit.
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.

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If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands
that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer
wish additional help concerning a suspected problem,
you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh
products at:

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2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
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Customer Service

If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in
need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You
can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service
Department. For assistance on factory repair return
procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department
at:

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2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions .............................................................. 2

(Separate Sheet) ............................Important Additional

Operation Information Guide

Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...............................2

Technical Assistance and Customer Service ....................... 2

Table of Contents ................................................................. 2

General Information ............................................................ 3

Connector and Cable Information ....................................... 3

Introduction ......................................................................... 4

Performance Features .......................................................... 4

Dimensions .......................................................................... 5

Installation ........................................................................... 6

Connections:

Rear Panel Connections ....................................................... 7

(Separate Sheet) ...........................................................Mc1A

Connecting Components ..................................................... 8

Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet) .................Mc2A/2B

Passthru Connections .......................................................... 9

Connecting for Bi-Amplification ...................................... 10

Connecting Loudspeakers ............................................ 11-12

Remote Control and Front Panel:

Remote Control Push-buttons ........................................... 14

How to use the Remote Control .........................................15

Copyright 2017 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

Front Panel Displays, Controls,

Push-buttons and Jack ....................................................... 16

Setup Mode:

How to Operate the Setup Mode ....................................... 17

Setup Functions:

Default Settings ......................................................... 17

Fi r m w a re Versi on ......................................................17

Source Input Renaming ........................................ 17-19

Output Settings .......................................................... 19

Power Control Triggers 1 and 2 .................................20

Data Ports ...................................................................20

Passthru ...................................................................... 21

Comm Port Baud Rate ............................................... 21

Remote Control Codes ............................................... 21

IR Sensor ....................................................................22

Power Mode ...............................................................22

Factory Reset .............................................................22

Microprocessor Reset ........................................................ 23

Operation:

How to Operate the MA7200 .......................................24-31

Trim Functions:

Balance .......................................................................24

Tone Control...............................................................25

Tri m Level ..................................................................25

Phono Adjustments ....................................................25

Mono/Stereo Mode ....................................................26

Meter Backlight .........................................................26

Display Brightness ..................................................... 26

Headphone HXD ........................................................27

Tone Control, Trim, Mute, Headphone Jack .............. 27

Power Output Meters, Power Guard .......................... 27

Using a Separate Power Amplifier ............................. 28

Using Output 2 and Passthru ...................................... 28

Tone Controls .............................................................. 29

Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs ............................ 29

USB Input Operation with a Computer ...................... 30

Resetting the MA7200 to default settings .................. 30

Photo .................................................................................. 32

Specifications................................................................33-34

Packing Instructions .......................................................... 35

2

General Information

Ground

PIN 6

PIN 9

1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MA7200.

2. Apply AC Power to the MA7200 and other McIn­tosh Component(s) only after all the system compo­nents 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. The MA7200 includes an Auto Off Power Save
Feature and the default setting is enabled. For
additional information including how to disable it,
refer to page 22.

4. When Power Amplifier Protection Circuitry of
the MA7200 has activated, the Front Panel Power
Guard LEDs are illuminated continuously and the
sound will be muted.

5. When the Power Transformer has overheated due
to improper ventilation and/or high ambient operat­ing temperature, AC Power is removed from the
MA7200. Normal operation will resume when the
operating temperature is in a safe range again.

6. For the best performance and safety, it is important
to always match the impedance of the Loudspeaker
to the Power Amplifier connections. Refer to pages
10 thru 12.

Note: The impedance of a Loudspeaker actually var-

ies as the Loudspeaker reproduces different
frequencies. As a result, the nominal impedance
rating of the Loudspeaker (usually measured at
a midrange frequency) might not always agree
with the impedance of the Loudspeaker at low
frequencies where the greatest amount of power
is required. Contact the Loudspeaker Manufac­turer for additional information about the actual
impedance of the Loudspeaker before connecting

it to the McIntosh MA7200.

General Information, Connector and Cable Information

7. The MA7200 Remote Control is capable of operat­ing other components. For additional information
go to www.mcintoshlabs.com.

8. The IR Input, with a 1/8 inch mini phone jack, is
configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as
a Xantech Model DL85K Kit. Use a Connection
Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two
or more IR sensors need to be connected to the
MA7200. The signal from a connected External
IR Sensor will have priority over the signal from
the Front Panel IR Sensor.

9. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules
or regulations. Batteries should never be
thrown away or incinerated but disposed
of in accordance with the local regula­tions concerning battery disposal.

10. For additional information on the
MA7200 and other McIntosh Products please visit
the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.

Connector and Cable Information

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Input Connectors on the MA7200. Refer to the dia­gram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output

PIN 1

PIN 3: - Output

Power Control and Trigger Connectors

The Power Control Trigger Output Jacks send and
Passthru Input Jack receives Power
On/Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt)
when connected to other McIntosh
Components. An additional connec­tion is for controlling the illumina­tion of the Power Output Meters

PIN 2

PIN 3

Main, Trig 1&2

and Pass-Thru

Power
Control

Meter
Illumination
Control

Ground

on McIntosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini
phone plug is used for connection to the Power Con­trol, Trigger and Passthru Outputs.

Data Port Connectors

The Data Out Ports send Remote
Control Signals to Source Compo­nents. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone
plug is used for connection.

Data
Signal

N/C

Data
Ground

IR IN Port Connectors

The IR IN Port also uses a 3.5mm
stereo mini phone plug and allows the
connection of other brand IR Receiv-

IR Data
Control

N/C

ers to the MA7200.

RS232-C Data Port Cable

The RS232 Data Cable is a 3.5mm stereo mini phone
plug to a sub miniature DB 9 connector:

DB9

Data In
(DB9-pin2)

Data Out
(DB9-pin3)

Ground
(DB9-pin5)

(male connector)

PIN 1

PIN 5

Output Terminal Connector

When cables with spade lugs are used
for Loudspeaker Connection, the spade
lugs need an opening of at least 3/10 inch
(7. 6 m m)

3/10 of an inch
(7.6millimeters)

McIntosh Plug-In Jumper Connector

The MA7200 utilizes two phono style Plug-In Jumpers
to connect the Preamplifier Output to the
Power Amplifier Input.

Note: The Jumper Connector is available

from the McIntosh Parts Department:

McIntosh Jumper Connector Part No. 117781

3

Introduction

Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh
standards of excellence in the MA7200 Integrated
Amplifier. The Power Amplifier section of the
MA7200, with a power output of 200 watts per chan­nel, will drive a pair of quality Loudspeakers to a high
level of performance.

The flexible Preamplifier section provides connec­tions for various input sources and may also be used to
drive an external Power Amplifier(s).

The MA7200 reproduction is sonically transparent
and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The
Sound of the Music Itself.”

Performance Features

• Power Output with Patented Autoformer

The MA7200 consists of a 200 watts per channel
Power Amplifier with less than 0.005% distortion.
The McIntosh designed and manufactured Autoformer
allows connection of 2, 4 or 8 ohm Loudspeakers. The
Power Amplifier uses ThermalTrak1 Output Transis­tors for lower distortion and cool operation.

• Power Guard

The patented McIntosh Power Guard circuit prevents
amplifier clipping and protects your valuable Loud­speakers.

• Sentry Monitor and Thermal Protection

McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protec­tion circuits ensure the MA7200 will have a long and
trouble free operating life. Built-in Thermal Protection
Circuits guard against overheating.

• Electronic Switching and Balanced Connections

The Preamplifier uses Logic Circuits Controlled

1

ThermalTrak™ and ON Semiconductor are trademarks of Semi-

conductor Components Industries, LLC

Electromagnetic Switches on all inputs and operating
functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switch­ing. There is a Balanced Input for connection of a
source component.

• Digital Audio Inputs

The Digital Inputs decode PCM and DSD Signals
from external sources. Coaxial and Optical Inputs
process Digital Signals up to 192kHz with 24-Bit
resolution. The Digital MCT Input Circuitry directly
decodes SACD/CD signals from an external Trans­port component. The USB Input for streaming audio
processes Digital Signals up to 384kHz with 32-Bit
resolution, decodes up to DSD256 Digital Signals and
DXD 24-Bit with a sampling rate up to 384kHz.

• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs

The MA7200 has two precision Phono Preamplifier
Circuits for Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono
Cartridges. Both circuits use the latest designs to
provide the lowest possible noise, distortion and flat
frequency response. The MC Phono Cartridge Input
has selectable loading.

• Tone Controls

The Bass and Treble Trim Controls provide up to
12dB of boost or cut. The MA7200 remembers the
Bass and Treble Setting for each input.

• Multifunction Display and Power Meters

The Front Panel Display indicates source selection,
volume levels and setup functions. The Illuminated
Power Output Meters are peak responding, and indi­cate the power output of the amplifier.

Introduction and Performance Features

• Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment

A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On
of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components
and Accessories is included. The Power Control Trig­ger Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given
Input/Output is selected.

• PassThru Mode

The Automatic PassThru Mode allows the MA7200
to become part of a Multichannel Sound System for
DVD-Audio, SACD and Home Theater Movies.

• Remote Control

The Data Ports together with the supplied Remote
Control provide control of McIntosh Source Compo­nents connected to the MA7200.

• Special Power Supply

The large Power Transformer, multiple filter capaci­tors with 120 Joules of Energy Storage and regulated
Power Supply, ensures stable noise free operation even
though the power line varies.

• McIntosh Custom Binding Posts

McIntosh Patented gold plated output terminals deliver
high current output. They accept large diameter wire
and spade lugs. Banana plugs may also be used only in
the United States and Canada.

• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis
Finish

The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel
uses long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and the
Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Finish
ensures the pristine beauty of the MA7200 will be
retained for many years.

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Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining
the best location for your MA7200. There is additional
information on the next page pertaining to installing
the MA7200 into cabinets.

Front View of the MA7200

17-1/2"

44.5cm

Dimensions

USB 35%
DSD256

Rear View of the MA7200

16-1/16"

40.8cm

7 -1/8"

18.1cm

6"

15.2cm

7 -5/8"

19.4cm

29/32"

1.8cm

1-5/8"

4.1cm

Side View of the MA7200

18-3/4"

47.6cm

16-1/2"

41.9cm

13"

33cm

1"

2.5cm

3/16"

0.5cm

6-1/4"

15.9cm

12-3/16"

31cm

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Installation

Installation

The MA7200 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 MA7200 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
MA7200 is removed from the custom installation and
used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventila­tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown.

Always provide adequate ventilation for your
MA7200. Cool operation ensures the longest possible
operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not
install the MA7200 directly above a heat generating
component such as a high powered amplifier. If all
the components are installed in a single cabinet, a
quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the system components at the coolest
possible operating temperature.

A custom cabinet installation should provide the
following minimum spacing dimensions for cool
operation.

Allow at least 6 inches (15.24cm) above the top, 2
inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 2 inches (5.1cm)
on each side of the Integrated Amplifier, so that air­flow is not obstructed. Allow 20 inches (50.8cm) depth
behind the front panel. Allow 1-7/6 inch (3.66cm) in
front of the mounting panel for knob clearance. Be
sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf
according to the dimensions in the drawing.

MA7200 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout

MA7200 Side View
in Custom Cabinet

MA7200 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet

Cabinet
Front
Panel

Opening
for Ventilation

2"

5.1cm

6"

15.2cm

17-1/16"

43.34cm

USB 35%
DSD256

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

Support

1"

2.5cm

Shelf

14-1/2"

36.8cm

Cutout

Opening

for

Ventilation

13"

33cm

6 -5/8"

16.83cm

Chassis
Spacers

15-1/16"

38.3cm

Note: Center the cutout Horizontally
on the unit. For purposes of
clarity, the above illustration
is not drawn to scale.

6

13-5/16"

33.8cm

Rear Panel Connections

The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the
MA7200 Integrated Amplifier is located on a separate
folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet.
Refer to separate sheet “Mc1A” for the Rear Panel
Connections.

MA7200 Rear Panel Connections

MA7200 Integrated Amplifer

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Connecting Components

The MA7200 has the ability to automatically switch
power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via
the Power Control (Trigger) connections. The Data
Port Connections allow for the remote operation of
basic functions using the MA7200 Remote Control.
With an external sensor connected to the MA7200, re­mote control operation of the system is possible from
another room and/or when the MA7200 is located in a
cabinet with the doors closed.

The connection instructions below, together with
the MA7200 Input and Output Connection Diagrams
located on the separate folded sheet “Mc2A/2B”, are
an example of a typical audio system. Your system
may vary from this, however the actual components
would be connected in a similar manner. For addition­al information refer to “Connector and Cable Informa­tion” on page 3.

Power Control Connections:

1. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 POW­ER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control
In on the Turntable.

2. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Turn­table Power Control Out Jack to the Digital Audio
Player Trigger In Jack.

3. Connect a Control Cable from the Digital Audio
Player Trigger Out Jack to the SACD/CD Trans­port Power Control In Jack.

4. Connect a Control Cable from the SACD/CD
Transport Power Control Out Jack to the AM/FM
Tuner Power Control In Jack.

5. Connect a Control Cable from the AM/FM Tuner
Power Control Out Jack to the Media Server PWR
CTRL (Power Control) In Jack.

6. Optionally connect a Control Cable from the
MA7200 POWER CONTROL TRIG (Trigger) 2

Jack to the Power Amplifier (Secondary Room)
Power Control In Jack.

7. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a
similar manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 4.

Data Control Connections:

8. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 DATA
PORT Jack 3 to the SACD/CD Player Data In
Jack.

9. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 DATA
PORT Jack 2 to the AM/FM Tuner Data In Jack.

10. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7200 Jack 1
to the Media Server Data In Jack.

11. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a

similar manner, as outlined in steps 8 thru 10.

Sensor Connection:

12. Optionally, connect the cable with stereo mini
plug coming from the compatible External Sensor
to the EXT CTRL (External Control) IR IN Jack
on the MA7200. Refer to page 3 “General Infor­mation, note 8” for additional information.

Audio Connections:

13. Connect Balanced Cables from the MA7200 BAL­ANCED INPUT L & R Connectors to the Media
Server Audio Output Balanced Connectors.

14. Connect Audio Cables from the MA7200 Number
1 UNBALANCED Jacks to the AM/FM Tuner
UNBAL Output Jacks.

15. Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turn­table to the MA7200 MC (for a Moving Coil Car­tridge) or MM (for a Moving Magnet Cartridge)
INPUT Jacks.

16. Optionally, connect Audio Cables from the
MA7200 OUTPUT 2 Jacks to the Power Amplifier
(Secondary) Input Jacks.

17. Connect any additional Components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 13 thru 16.

Connecting Components

Optional Digital Audio Connections:

18. Connect an Optical Cable from the MA7200
OPTICAL 1 Digital Audio Input Connector to the
Digital Audio Out Optical Connector on the Digi­tal Audio Player.

19. Using the “MCT Cable-Twisted Pair” cable (sup­plied with a MCT Transport), connect the cable
from the MA7200 MCT DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
Connector to the SACD/CD Transport MCT (DIN)
Output Connector.

20. Connect any additional Components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 18 thru 19.

Optional USB Connection:

21. Connect a USB cable with (Type A to Type B)
connectors from the MA7200 USB D/A Digital
Audio Input to an available USB connector.

Ground Connections:

22. Connect the Ground Cable coming from the Turn­table to the MA7200 GND Binding Post.

Notes: 1. If the MA7200 is part of a Home Theater

System, proceed to “PassThru” connection on
page 9.

2. When the MA7200 will used together with a
separate Power Amplifier for Bi-Amplification
of a Loudspeaker System, proceed to page 10.

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Passthru Connections

The MA7200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound
System for BLU-RAY-Audio, DVD-Audio and Home
Theater Movies. The Right and Left Front Channels
from an Audio/Video Control Center can “Passthru”
the MA7200. In the following example the UNBAL­ANCED 5 Input will become the “Passthru” input:

1. Connect Audio Cables from the A/V Processor
FL (Front Left) and FR (Front Right) Channel
Outputs to the MA7200 UNBALANCED Num­ber 5 INPUTS Left and Right Jacks.

2. Connect a Control Cable from the A/V Proces­sor TRIGger 2 Output to the MA7200 POWER
CONTROL PASSTHRU INPUT Jack.

Note: Refer to Setup “Passthru” on page 21 to assign

the Number 5 INPUT as the “Passthru” Input.

3. Proceed to “Connecting Loudspeaker” on
Page 11.

Passthru Connections

A/V Processor

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Connecting for Bi-Amplification

The MA7200 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 MA7200 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.

Warning: The Loudspeaker System used for

Bi-Amplification must have the
jumpers removed from between the
MID/HIGH and LOW Frequency
Sections of the Loudspeaker System.
Failure to remove them could result
in damage to the MA7200 and/or the
separate Power Amplifier.

MA7200 Connections:

1. Remove the “McIntosh Jumpers” from between
the OUTPUT 1 Jacks and the PWR AMP In Jacks
located on the Rear Panel of the MA7200.

Note: Place the “McIntosh Jumper” in a safe place

for possible future use.

2. Using a pair of shielded RCA Type Audio “Y”
Adapters connect the OUTPUT 1 Jacks to the
PWR AMP In Jacks, for both Left and Right
Channels.

3. Connect the remaining unconnected part of the
“Y” Adapters to the separate Power Amplifier.

4. Referring to the Loudspeaker Connection Instruc­tions on page 11, and in the Owner’s Manual sup­plied with the Power Amplifier and Loudspeaker,
connect the MA7200 Output Terminals to the
Loudspeaker MID/HIGH Input Terminals.

Note: The Loudspeaker Connection illustrations

on this page are for the Left Channel. Con­nect the Right Channel Loudspeaker in the
same manner.

“Y” adapter Cable

Power Amplier

Connecting for Bi-Amplification

Left Channel
Loudspeaker

-

+

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Output Terminals

When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to
the MA7200 Amplifier Output Terminals please fol­low the steps below:

1. Rotate the top of the Output Terminal Post coun­terclockwise until an opening

appears. Refer to gures A and

B.

2. Insert the Loudspeaker hookup
cable into the Output Terminal
Post opening or the cable spade
lug around the center post of

Figu re A

Opening

Figu re B

the Output Terminal. Refer to

gure C.

3. Rotate the top of the Output
Terminal Post clockwise until it

is nger tight. Refer to gure D.

4. Place the supplied McIntosh

Figu re C Figu re D

Wrench over the top of the Out­put Terminal and rotate it one
quarter of a turn (90°) to secure
the Loudspeaker Cable Connec­tion. Do not over tighten. Refer

Figu re E

to gure E.

How to Connect Loudspeakers

Caution: Do not connect the AC Power Cord to the

MA7200 Rear Panel until after the Loudspeaker
Connections are made. Failure to observe this
could result in Electric Shock.

The connection instructions below, together with the
MA7200 Connection Diagram located on the separate
folded sheet “Mc2B”, is an example of a typical audio
system. Your system may vary from this, however the
actual components would be connected in a similar
manner. For additional information refer to “Connec­tor and Cable Information” on page 3.

The McIntosh MA7200 Power Amplifier Circuitry
is designed for Loudspeakers with an impedance of
2 ohms, 4 ohms or 8 ohms. Connect a single Loud­speaker only to the Right and Left Output Terminals.

When connecting Loudspeakers to the MA7200
it is very important to use cables of adequate size, so
there is little to no power loss in the cables. The size is
specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire
Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the
wire size:

Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide

Loudspeaker

Impedance

2 Ohms

4 Ohms

8 Ohms

25 feet

(7.62 meters)

or less

12AWG 10AWG 8AWG

14AWG 12AWG 10AWG

16AWG 14AWG 12 AWG

50 feet

(15.24 mete rs)

or less

100 fe et

(30. 48 meters)

or less

1. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable for attach­ment to the MA7200 Power Amplifier:

Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the
cable ends, refer to figures F, G & H. If the cable
is stranded, carefully twist the strands together
as tightly as possible.

Figure F

Notes: 1. If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned

with solder to keep the strands together.

2. The prepared bare wire cable ends may be
inserted into spade lug connectors.

3. Banana plugs are for use in the United
States and Canada only.

Figure G

Figure H

Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and
Canada only:

2. Attach the previously prepared bare wire cable ends
into the banana plugs and secure
the connections. Refer to figure I.

3. Rotate the Output Terminal Post

clockwise until it is nger tight.
Refer to gure J. Then using the

Figure I

McIntosh Wrench, rotate the top of
the Output Terminal one quarter of
a turn (90°). Do not over tighten.

Refer to gure E.

4. Referring to figure K, connect the

Loudspeaker hookup cables with

Figure J

banana plugs into the hole at the
top of the terminal to
the MA7200 Negative
Output Terminal and
Positive Output Termi-

nal indentified as 2Ω
(ohms), 4Ω (ohms) or

Figure K

8Ω (ohms) connection

to match the impedance of the Loudspeaker, being
careful to observe the correct polarities.

Note: The illustration located on the separate

folded sheet “Mc2B” is for connection to an

8Ω (ohms) Loudspeaker.

If the Loudspeaker’s impedance is in-between
the available connections, use the nearest lower
impedance connection. Refer to “General Informa­tion” Note 6 on page 3 for additional information.

WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazard-

ous live and present a risk of electric
shock. For additional instruction on
making Loudspeaker Connections con­tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn­tosh Technical Support.

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5. Connect the MA7200 power cord to an active AC
outlet.

Spade Lug or Wire Connections:

6. Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables to the
MA7200 Negative Output Terminal and Posi-

tive Output Terminal indentified as 2Ω (ohms),
4Ω (ohms) or 8Ω (ohms) connection to match the

impedance of the Loudspeaker, 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.

Note: The illustration located on the separate folded

sheet “Mc2B” is for connection to an 8Ω
(ohms) Loudspeaker.

Connecting Loudspeakers

Figure L

Figure M

If the Loudspeaker’s impedance is in-between the
available connections, use the nearest lower im­pedance connection. Refer to “General Informa­tion” Note 6 on page 3 for additional information.

WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazard-

ous live and present a risk of electric
shock. For additional instruction on
making Loudspeaker Connections con­tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn­tosh Technical Support.

7. Connect the MA7200 power cord to an active AC
outlet.

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HR085 Remote Control Push-Buttons

LEDs illuminate during the time a remote command
is sent and when programming the remote control

Select the DEVICE to issue a remote
control command to

SETUP Push-button is used as a
“Shift Key” to select a function
with blue color nomenclature

Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions, select Output
1 when used with the SETUP/shift Push-button and
Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players

Press the Trim Push-button and then the
LEVEL UP Push-button to select and adjust
various functions. MENU is used with Mc­Intosh Models displaying choices on a video
screen

Activates the TRIM Mode. GUIDE is
used with McIntosh Models displaying
instructions on a video screen

Press the Trim Push-button and then the
LEVEL DOWN Push-button to select and
adjust various functions. INFO is used with
McIntosh Models displaying information on
a video screen

Scrolls through the available INPUTS

Mutes the audio

Press to Power the Integrated Amplifier ON

Use to select tuner presets, direct ac­cess an AM/FM Station Frequency,
disc tracks or any numbered operation

Press to Power the Integrated Amplifier OFF

Direct access to stored Tuner PRESETS when
used with the numeric Push-buttons (0 thru 9)

Selects FM Tuner Operating Functions, select Output
2 when used with the SETUP/shift Push-button and
Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players

Use p and q to tune Up or Down the AM/FM
Dial, use u and t for the next or previous HD
Radio Program (were applicable)

EXIT the TRIM Menu and is used with McIntosh
Models displaying information or choices on a video
screen

Used to SELECT/Enter the indicated choice

Press to change Broadcast BANDs on a
connected Tuner. Select certain functions
on a variety of McIntosh Models

Adjusts the VOLume level up or down

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Selects transport functions of STOP,
PLAY/PAUSE, RECORD, BACK for
the previous-selection, FAST-RE­VERSE, FAST-FORWARD and NEXT
for the next selection

Selects Previous Tuner Station PRESET

Tuner scans Down the dial
to SEEK the next Station

Selects Next Tuner Station PRESET

Tuner scans Up the dial to
SEEK the next Station

Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified

above are for use with other McIntosh Products.

How to use the Remote Control

The supplied MA7200 Remote Control (HR085) is
capable of directly controlling the functions of con­temporary McIntosh Source Components connected to
the MA7200 via the Data Ports.

Notes: 1. If at any time the MA7200 seems unresponsive

to the HR085 Remote Control Commands,
press the DEVICE Push-button to select

first.

2. For additional information on using the
HR085 Remote Control with the McIntosh
Model, please refer to the “How to Operate”
starting on page 24.

3. For additional information on assigning the
Data Ports, refer to “Data Ports” on page 20.

Trim

Press the TRIM Push-button until the desired Trim
function (Balance, Trim Level, etc.) appears on the
MA7200 Front Panel Display, then press the LEVEL
Up or Down Push-button to adjust the Trim setting.

Note: Press the TRIM Push-button to recall the last Trim

function selected. For additional information on
using the Trim Functions refer to “How to Oper­ate” page 24.

How to use the HR085 Remote Control

Output Selection

Press the BLUE (Setup) Push-button followed by
the AM (Output 1) or FM (Output 2) Push-button, to
control the Rear Panel Audio OUTPUTS 1, 2 (ON or
OFF) and Power Control TRIG 1 / TRIG 2.

Note: For additional information on assigning the Out-

puts (1 and 2) and Power Control Triggers (1 and

2) refer to pages 19 and 20.

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Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack

INPUT Control used to
select a source for listening
and recording. The control is
also used to enter the TRIM
or SETUP Modes and select
the various functions

LED indicates when the Left
Channel Amplifier POWER
GUARD circuit activates

Meter indicates the
Left Channel Output
of the amplifier

LED indicates when the Right
Channel Amplifier POWER
GUARD circuit activates

USB 35%
DSD256

VOLUME Control allows ad­justment of the listening level
for both channels. Also used
to change the various TRIM
and SETUP Functions

Meter indicates the
Right Channel Output
of the amplifier

Connection for low impedance
dynamic headphones, for private
listening

OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push-buttons with
indicators, switch Preamplifier Output
(Loudspeakers) 1 and 2 On or Off

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INFORMATION DISPLAY
indicates the Sources, Volume,
other Audio Settings, Operational
Functions and Setup Mode
Settings

IR Sensor receives
commands from a
Remote Control

TONE Push-button with in­dicator, when deactivated the
audio signal bypasses the Tone
Settings

MUTE Push-button mutes the
audio from the Loudspeakers
and Headphones

STANDBY/ON Push-button with indica­tor switches the MA7200 ON or OFF
(Standby) and resets the microprocessors

How to Operate the Setup Mode

15%

DA1 FIRMWARE

Your McIntosh MA7200 has been factory configured
to 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 Information Display. Refer to the
MA7200 Front Panel Illustration on the previous page
while performing the following steps.

Note: If the MA7200 is currently On, proceed to
step 2.

1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front
Panel or press the (Power ON) Push-button on
the Remote Control to switch On the MA7200.
The MA7200 will go through a brief startup
initialization with the Front Panel Information
Display first indicating “MA7200”, followed by
the last used source and volume setting. This is
followed by the volume setting indication starting
at zero and then increasing to the last used volume
setting. Refer to figure 1.

BAL

Figu re 1

2. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until
the Front Panel Information Display indicates
“MA7200 V1.00, (or higher Main Firmware ver­sion) - S/N: XXX____” (Serial Number). Refer
to figure 2.

Figu re 2

3. Rotate the INPUT Control to select the Setup
Mode Menu item, “SETUP: Inputs, (Hold IN­PUT)”. Refer to figure 3.

SETUP: Inputs
(Hold INPUT)

Figu re 3

Continue to rotate the INPUT CONTROL to view
the other SETUP Mode Options.

4. To exit from the SETUP Mode, press and hold in
the INPUT Control and the Front Panel Display
will indicate its normal display. Refer to figure 1.

Default Settings

The Default Settings Chart below indicates the Func­tion Name, Default Setting and the Page Number for
additional information.

Default Settings

Function Name Setting Page No.

MA720 0 V_._ _ 17

DA1 V_._ _ 17

INPUTS On / Rename 17-18

OUTPUTS (1 & 2) Switched 19

TRIGGER 1 Output 1 20

TRIGGER 2 Output 2 20

DATA P ORTS
(1 thru 4)

PASS T H RU OFF 21

USB Automute ON 21

RS232 (Rate) 115200 Baud 21

Remote Control Codes Normal 21

IR Sensor Enabled 22

Power Mode Enabled 22

All Data 20

Firmware Version

The MA7200 functionality is controlled by internal
software that is know as Firmware. There are two
Firmware Identification Numbers for the MA7200.
The first Firmware Number is for the Main Circuitry
of the MA7200 and can be identified at any time by

Setup

utilizing the Setup Mode.

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter
Setup Mode.

2. Referring to the Front Panel Information Display­the number after the character “V” is the Firm­ware number. Refer to figure 2.

To view the second Firmware Number, which is for
the Digital Audio Circuitry of the MA7200, perform
the following steps:

3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter
Setup Mode.

4. Rotate the INPUT Control until the Front Panel
Information Display indicates “DA1 Firmware,
V1.00” (or higher Digital Audio Firmware ver­sion). Refer to figure 4.

V1.00

Figu re 4

5. To exit the Setup Mode, press the INPUT Control.

Input Settings

The MA7200 provides the ability to switch unused
INPUTS Off (or back On if they have been previously
switched Off). The default INPUT Names can be
changed to match the name of the component con­nected to it or any other custom name desired (within
10 Characters).
INPUT SWITCHED ON/OFF:
In the following example, the UNBAL 4 Input will be
switched Off.

Note: When an INPUT is swiched Off, its name will

no longer appear on the Front Panel Informa­tion Display when using the INPUT Control
(Front Panel or Remote Control).

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the

SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2.

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Input Settings, con’t

SETUP: UNBAL 4

>MED <

>MEL <

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Inputs,
(Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information Dis­play. Refer to figure 3 on page 17.

3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until
“SETUP: UNBAL 4, On / Name (Hold INPUT)”
appears on the Display. If necessary rotate the IN­PUT Control to select the UNBAL 4 Input. Refer
to figure 5.

SETUP: UNBAL 4
On/Name (Hold INPUT)

Figu re 5

4. To switch the UNBAL 4 Input Off, rotate the
VOLUME Control until the display indicates
“SETUP: UNBAL 4, Off”. Refer to figure 6.

Off

Figu re 6

5. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

In the following example, the UNBAL 4 Input will be
switched On.

Notes: 1. When an INPUT is swiched ON, its name will

appear on the Front Panel Information Display
when using the INPUT Control (Front Panel or
Remote Control).

6. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2, on page 17.

7. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Inputs,
(Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information Dis­play. Refer to figure 3, on page 17.

8. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until “SET­UP: UNBAL 4, Off” appears on the Display. If
necessary rotate the INPUT Control to select the
UNBAL 4 Input. Refer to figure 6.

9. To switch the UNBAL 4 Input On, rotate the VOL-

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UME Control until the display indicates “SETUP:
UNBAL 4, On / Name”.

10. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

R E NA ME I N PU T:
In the following example, the BAL (BALANCED) In­put will be renamed to match up with the component
connected (refer to page 8, step 13).
The MA7200 Default Input Names (UNBAL 1, BAL,
COAX 1, etc.) as indicated on the Front Panel Dis­play can be customized to a different name up to ten
characters long (TUNER, CD PLAYER, etc.). The
available characters for renaming the input include the
following: ! < > * , / - _ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E
F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .
In the following example, the BAL Input will be re­named to “MEDIA SVR”.

11. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the

SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2, on page 17.

12. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Inputs,

(Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information Dis­play. Refer to figure 7.

SETUP: Inputs
(Hold INPUT)

Figu re 7

13. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until “SET-

UP: BAL, On / Rename” appears on the Display.
If necessary rotate the INPUT Control to select the
BAL Input. Refer to figure 8.

SETUP: BAL

Figu re 8

14. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until “RE-

NAME: BAL, >BAL < ” appears on the Dis­play. The character “B” is flashing to indicate it is

ready to be changed. Refer to figure 9.

RENAME: BAL
>BAL <

Figu re 9

15. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change
the character “B” to “M”. Refer to figure 10.

RENAME: BAL
>MAL <

Fig u re 10

16. Rotate the INPUT Control until the character “A”
is flashing, then rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST)
Control to change the character “A” to “E”. Refer
to figure 11.

RENAME: OPTI

Fi g u r e 11

17. Rotate the INPUT Control until the character “L”
is flashing, then rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST)
Control to change the character “L” to “D”. Refer
to figure 12.

RENAME: BAL

Figu re 12

18. Rotate the INPUT Control until the “_” empty
space to the right of character D is flashing, then
rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change
the “_” empty space to character to “I”. Refer to
figure 13.

RENAME: BAL
>MEDI <

Figure 13

19. Rotate the INPUT Control until the “_” empty

SETUP: MEDIA SVR

SETUP: OUTPUT 2

SETUP: OUTPUT 2

SETUP: HEADPHONES

SETUP: HEADPHONES

space to the right of character I is flashing, then
rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change
the “_” empty space to character to “A”. Refer to
figu r e 14.

RENAME: BAL
>MEDIA <

Figure 14

20. Repeat step 19 until the new name of “ RENAME:
BAL, MEDIA SVR” is indicated on the Front
Panel Display. Refer to figures 15 thru 17.

RENAME: BAL
>MEDIA S <

Fig ure 15

RENAME: BAL
>MEDIA SV <

Figure 16

RENAME: BAL
>MEDIA SVR <

Fig u r e 17

21. To save the new name, press and hold in the IN­PUT Control until “SETUP: MEDIA SVR , ON /
Rename” appears on the Front Panel Information
Display. Refer to figure 18.

Figure 18

22. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

Note: For convenience, an “Input Assignment Chart”

on a separate sheet “Mc5A/5B” has been pro­vided to keep track of changes.

Output Settings

The Output Settings provide the ability to change
how the MA7200 Output 1, Output 2 and Headphones
function.
OUTPUT 1 and 2:
By default OUTPUT 1 and 2 are set to go On/Off by
using the Front Panel OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push-buttons
or by using the OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push-buttons on the
Remote Control. If it is desirable to have OUTPUT 1
and/or 2 always On regardless of the OUTPUT 1 and
2 Push-button settings, perform the following:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 13.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Out­puts, (Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information
Display. Refer to figure 19.

SETUP: Outputs
(Hold INPUT)

Figure 19

3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until
“SETUP: OUTPUT 1, Switched” appears on the
Display. Refer to figure 20.

SETUP: OUTPUT 1
Switched

Figu re 20

4. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change
from the “Switched” setting to “Unswitched”.
Refer to figure 21.

SETUP: OUTPUT 1
Unswitched

Fig u r e 21

5. In a similar manner, perform steps 3 and 4 to
change the OUTPUT 2 setting. Refer to figures 22
and 23.

Setup, con’t

Switched

Figu re 22

Unswitched

Figu re 23

The MA7200 Default Setting for using Headphones
is to automatically mute all the Output Connectors
when the Headphone Cable Plug is inserted into the
MA7200 Front Panel HEADPHONES Jack. There are
two available settings:
Mute All Outputs
Mute No Outputs

6. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: HEAD­PHONES, Mute All Outputs ” appears on the
Information Display. Refer to figure 24.

Mute All Outputs

Figu re 24

7. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change
the current HEADPHONES setting from “Mute
All Outputs” to “Mute No Outputs”. Refer to
figure 25.

Mute No Outputs

Figu re 25

8. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

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Power Control Triggers 1 and 2

SETUP: Triggers

SETUP: TRIGGER 2

SETUP: Data Ports

SETUP: TRIGGER 2

SETUP: TRIGGER 2

SETUP: TRIGGER 2

Data Ports

By default the Power Control TRIGger 1 and TRIGger
2 are assigned to activate when Output 1 or Output 2
is selected. Triggers 1 and 2 can be reassigned to func­tion the same as the MAIN Power Control Jack or be
assigned to a given Input.

Note: The MAIN Power Control Jack is controlled by

the STANDBY/ON Front Panel Push-button and
the Remote Control Power Push-buttons.

In the first example, the Power Control Triggers 1

and 2 will be assigned to MAIN:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Trig­gers, (Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information
Display. Refer to figure 26.

(Hold INPUT)

Figu re 26

3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until
“SETUP: TRIGGER 1, Output 1” appears on the
Display. Refer to figure 27.

SETUP: TRIGGER 1
Output 1

Figu re 27

4. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select
“MAIN” from the available additional selections
including Output 2 or Input. Refer to figure 28.

SETUP: TRIGGER 1
Main

Figu re 28

5. In a similar manner, perform steps 3 and 4 to
change the Trigger 2 setting from OUTPUT 2 to
Main. Refer to figures 29 and 30.

Output 2

Figu re 29

Main

Figu re 30

In the second example, Trigger 2 will activate when
the BAL Input is selected:

6. Rotate the INPUT Control to select “SETUP:
TRIGGER 2, Main” appears on the Display. Refer
to figure 30.

7. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control until
“SETUP: TRIGGER 2, Input (Hold INPUT)” ap­pears on the Display. Refer to figure 31.

SETUP: TRIGGER 2
Input (Hold INPUT)

Fig u re 31

8. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until “SET­UP: TRIGGER 2, Bal: OFF” appears on the
Display. Refer to figure 32.

Bal : OFF

Figure 32

9. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select
“Bal : ON”. Refer to figure 33.

Bal : ON

Figure 33

10. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

Data Port Connections between the MA7200 and a
McIntosh Source Component allow for basic function
control of the source component using the MA7200
supplied HR085 Remote Control. By default, all of the
four Data Ports are set to send the same Data to the
selected source. To dedicate a given Data Port for only
one source component (example, source component
connected to the BAL Input will be assigned to Data
Port 1) perform the following Steps:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Data
Ports, (Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information
Display. Refer to figure 34.

(Hold INPUT)

Figure 34

3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until “SET­UP: DATA PORT 1, All Data” appears on the
Display. Refer to figure 35.

SETUP: DATA PORT 1
All Data

Figure 35

4. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select
the “BAL” Input. Refer to figure 36.

SETUP: DATA PORT 1
BAL

Figu re 36

5. In a similar manner, perform steps 3 and 4 to as­sign any additional Data ports.

6. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

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Setup, con’t

SETUP: Passthru
UNBAL 6

SETUP: Passthru

115200 Baud

Passthru

When the MA7200 is part of a Home Theater or
Multichannel Audio System the Right and Left Front
Channels from an Audio/Video Processor or Surround
Decoder can “Passthru” from the assigned MA7200
Input, into the MA7200 Power Amplifier Circurity.
The “Passthru” Audio Signal is also available for a
separate external Power Amplifier(s) via the number
1 Preamplifier Output Jacks. The Setup Mode allows
selection of the specified MA7200 Input to be used
for the Right and Left Front Channels. In the example
below, the Right and Left Front Channels from the
Audio/Video Processsor will be connected to the UN­BALANCED 6 INPUT Jacks on the MA7200. Refer
to page 9 for additional connection information.

Note: The Phono and Digital Inputs are not assign-

able as a Passthru Input.

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Passth­ru, Off” appears on the Information Display.
Refer to figure 37.

USB Automute

The USB Automute Feature helps to ensure noise free
playback of streaming music via the MA7200 USB In­put, as the Digital Audio Signal format changes (PCM,
DSD, etc.). On occasion due to the way a Digtal Audio
Music Recording was made, it may become desirable
to switch Off the USB Automute Feature. To switch
Off Automute, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: USB
Automute, ON” appears on the Information Dis­play. Refer to figure 39A.

Figure 39A

3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select
“SETUP: USB Automute, OFF” Input. Refer to
figure 39B.

Comm Port Baud Rate

The MA7200 may be remotely controlled from other
equipment connected to the Rear Panel RS232 Jack.
The speed at which the MA7200 communicates (8 bit,
no parity and 1 stop bit) with other equipment is ad­justable from 9,600 bits per second to 115,200 bits per
second. To change from the default speed of 115,200
bits per second, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: RS232,
115200 Baud” appears on the Information Dis­play. Refer to figure 40.

SETUP: RS232

Figu re 40

3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select
the desired Baud Rate Speed.

4. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

Off

Figure 37

3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select
“SETUP: Passthru, UNBAL 6” Input. Refer to
figure 38.

Figu re 38

4. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

Figure 39B

4. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

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SETUP: Front IR

SETUP: Front IR

Remote Control Codes

SETUP: IR Codes

IR Sensor

Power Mode

The HR085 Remote Control included with the
MA7200 utilizes the NORMAL McIntosh Control
Codes. The Second Set of Control Codes the MA7200
will respond to is referred to as the ALTERNATE
Codes. The Alternate Codes are used when the
MA7200 is used in the same location as another
McIntosh Preamplifier and/or A/V Processor. This
will prevent the Remote Control from affecting the
operation of both units at the same time. To activate
the Remote Control ALTERNATE Codes perform the
following steps:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: IR
Codes, Normal” appears on the Information
Display. Refer to figure 41.

Normal

Figure 41

3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to the
Alternate Codes. Refer to figure 42.

The MA7200 Front Panel Sensor, which receives
the signals from the HR085 Remote Control, can be
switched off to prevent interference when an external
IR Sensor is connected. To de-activate the Front Panel
IR Sensor perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Front
IR, Enabled” appears on the Information Dis­play. Refer to figure 43.

Enabled

Figure 43

3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select
Disabled. Refer to figure 44.

Disabled

Figu re 44

5. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

The MA7200 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 user ac­tivity (includes changes to any of the Operation Func­tions such as source selection, volume adjustment,
etc.) or absence of an audio signal. If it is desirable to
disable the Auto Off Feature perform the following
steps:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “SETUP: Auto
Off, Enabled” appears on the Information Display.
Refer to figure 45.

Figure 45

3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select
Disabled. Refer to figure 46.

Figu re 42

4. It is now necessary to change the HR085 Remote
Control over to the Alternate Codes. Information
on the HR085 Remote Control is available for
download from the McIntosh Web Site:

http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Products/pages/
ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=preamplifiers&Produ
ctId=MA7200

5. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the
INPUT Control.

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Figure 46

4. Press the INPUT Control to exit the Setup Mode.

Setup, con’t and Reset of the Microprocesors

FACTORY RESET

FACTORY RESET
(Hold INPUT)

FACTORY RESET

Factory Reset

If it becomes desirable to reset all the adjustable set­tings (Setup and Trim Settings) to the factory default
values, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the
SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17.

2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “FACTORY RE­SET, (Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information
Display. Refer to figure 47.

Figure 47

3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until “FAC­TORY RESET, In Progress!” appears on the Infor­mation Display, then release the INPUT Control.
Refer to figures 48 and 49.

In Progress!

Figu re 48

Reset of the Microprocesors

Reset of Microprocessors

In the unlikely event the controls of the MA7200 stop
functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by per­forming the following:

1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button until the
STANDBY/ON LED Indicator switches Off.

2. Then release the STANDBY/ON Push-button and
the MA7200 will switch Off.

3. When the STANDBY/ON LED is illuminated
press the STANDBY/ON Push-button, the
MA7200 will resume normal operation.

Note: This can be performed with the MA7200 On or

in the Standby Mode.

Completed!

Figu re 49

4. Press the Front Panel STAND/BY Push-button to
switch On the MA7200.

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How to Operate the MA7200

Power On and Off

The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button
lights to indicate the MA7200 is in Standby mode.
To switch ON the MA7200, Press the STANDBY/ON
Push-button on the Front Panel or press the (Power

- Green) Push-button on the Remote Control. The
MA7200 will go through a brief startup initialization
with the Front Panel Display indicating Power Guard
is active, last used source and volume setting. This is
followed by the volume setting indication starting at
zero and then increasing to the last used volume set­ting. Refer to figures 50, 51, 52 and 53. To switch OFF
the MA7200, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on
the Front Panel or the (Power - Red) Push-button on
the Remote Control.

BAL 15%

Fig u r e 51

Note: For an explanation of the Remote Control

Push-button functions, refer to pages 14 and 15.

COAX 1 30%
48kHz

Figure 52

Source Selection

Rotate the INPUT Control to select the desired source
or press the INPUT Upp or Downq Push-button on
the Remote Control. Refer to figures 50 and 53.

Volume Control

Rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control or use the
VOLume Upp or Downq Push-buttons on the Re-
mote Control for the desired listening level. Refer to
figures 50 and 53.

Trim Functions

The MA7200 has various Trim Selections with
Adjustments. The Trim Functions include Balance,
Input Trim Level, Tone Controls, Bass, Treble, Phono

Cartridge MC Loading (when the
Input is Selected), Mono/Stereo,
Meter Backlight, Display Bright­ness and HXD Mode (when Head­phones are connected). The Trim
Settings are stored in memory in­dependently for each Input Source
Selected, except the Meter Illumi­nation and Digital Audio Display
settings of On or Off, which are
the same for all inputs.

Note: Selection and Adjustment of

all Trim Functions may be
performed by pressing the
Front Panel INPUT Trim
Control and then rotat­ing it to select the desired
Trim Function. Then use the
VOLUME Adjust Control to
change the setting. Remote
Control TRIM Push-Button
together with the LEVEL UP/
Down Push-button may also
be used. Refer to figures 50
an d 53.

After approximately 5 seconds
the Display returns to indicate
the Source Selection and Volume
Level.

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Figure 50

BALANCE
Listening balance varies with
different program sources, room
acoustics and listening positions

Figure 53

relative to the Loudspeakers. Use the Balance (Trim
Function) as needed to achieve approximately equal

How to Operate the MA7200

L BALANCE R

INPUT TRIM

INPUT TRIM

BASS
0 dB

BASS

TONE CONTROLS

TONE CONTROLS

listening volume levels in each Loudspeaker. To adjust
the Balance perform the following:

1. Press the TRIM Push-button repeatedly on the Re­mote Control until “L BALANCE R, || ” appears
on the Front Panel Display. Refer to figure 54.

||

Figu re 54

Note: The Front Panel INPUT/Trim Control may also

be used.

2. Rotate the VOLUME/Adjust Control or press the
LEVEL UP / DOWN Push-buttons on the Remote
Control to emphasize the Right Channel (refer to
figure 55) or the Left Channel (refer to figure 56).

Fig ure 55

¦¦¦

¦¦¦¦¦

¦

Figu re 56

Source perform the following steps:

1. Select “INPUT TRIM” as indicated on the Front
Panel Information Display. Refer to figures 50, 53
and 57.

Figure 57

2. Adjust the Trim Level of each Input to match the
average volume level of the Input most frequently
listened to. The range of adjustment is ± 6.0dB in
half dB steps. Refer to figures 58 and 59.

-2.5 dB

Figu re 58

+4.0 dB

Figure 59

After approximately 5 seconds the Information
Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and
Volume Level.

the Front Panel Display. Refer to figure 60.

Off

Figure 60

3. Press TRIM LEVEL UP / DOWN Push-button to
activate the Tone Controls On. Refer to figure 61.

On

Figur e 61

After approximately 6 seconds the Display returns to
indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level.

BASS
The Intensity of the Low Frequencies in the music can
be increased or decreased by using the Trim Select
and Trim Adjust Controls. To make an adjustment
perform the following:

1. Use the Front Panel INPUT/TRIM Control or press
the TRIM Push-button on the Remote Control until
“BASS 0 dB” appears on the Front Panel Informa­tion Display. Refer to figure 62.

The Front Panel Display indicates the relative Balance
changes. 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.

TRIM LEVEL
Source Components can have slightly different volume
levels resulting in the need to readjust the MA7200
Volume Control when switching between different
sources. The MA7200 allows the adjustment of levels
for each Source, ensuring the same relative volume. To
adjust the Trim Level for the currently selected Input

TONE CONTROL
The Tone Controls default setting is Off. The TRIM
TREBLE and BASS Settings may be adjusted for the
currently selected Input Source, by first setting the
Tone Control Trim Setting to On. The LED above the
TONE Push-button will be illuminated. When the
Tone Controls are Disabled the previous settings for
Treble and Bass are bypassed from the signal path. To
deactivate Tone Controls perform the following:

1. Select the desired Input Source.

2. Press the TRIM Push-button on the Remote Con­trol until “TONE CONTROLS, Off” appears on

Figu re 62

2. Rotate the INPUT/TRIM Control or press the
LEVEL + / - Push-buttons to increase (refer to fig­ure 63) or decrease (refer to figure 64 on page 26)
the volume level of the low frequencies.

+12dB

Figu re 63

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______

BASS

TREBLE

TREBLE

TREBLE

-12dB

Figu re 64

The Front Panel Display indicates the Bass changes
in steps from +12dB to -12dB. After approximately
6 seconds the Display returns to indicate the Source
Selection and Volume Level.

TREBLE
The Intensity of the High Frequencies in the music can
be increased or decreased by using the Trim Select
and Trim Adjust Control. To make an adjustment per­form the following:

1. Use the Front Panel INPUT/TRIM Control or the
TRIM Push-button on the Remote Control until
“TREBLE, 0 dB” appears on the Front Panel
Information Display. Refer to figure 65.

0 dB

Figu re 65

2. Rotate the VOLUME/ADJUST Control or press
the LEVEL UP / DOWN Push-buttons to increase

(refer to figure 66) or decrease (refer to figure 67)
the volume level of the high frequencies.

+12dB

Figu re 66

-12dB

Figu re 67

The Front Panel Display indicates the Treble changes
in steps from +12dB to -12dB. After approximately
6 seconds the Display returns to indicate the Source
Selection and Volume Level.

PHONO ADJUSTMENTS
When the MC Phono Input is selected, an additional
TRIM SELECT FUNCTION becomes available for
adjustment. Perform the following steps to make the
Phono Trim Adjustment:

1. Select the MC Phono Source Input.

2. Select TRIM “PHONO RESISTANCE, 400Ω” as

indicated on the Front Panel Information Display.
Refer to figure 68.

O

Figu re 68

3. Rotate the VOLUME/Adjust Control or press the
LEVEL UP / DOWN Push-buttons on the Remote
Control to select the Resistance Load that comes
closest to the Phono Cartridge Makers recom­mended value.

After approximately 5 seconds the Alphanumeric

Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and
Volume Level.

MONO/STEREO MODE
By default the Stereo Mode is active for all Input
Sources however, any Input Source may be assigned
to Mono Mode. To change Stereo Mode to Mono for a
given Input Source, perform the following steps:

1. Select the desired Input Source.

2. Select “MONO / STEREO,
indicated on the Front Panel Information Display.
Refer to figure 69.

______

” as

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Figure 50

Figu re 69

3. To select MONO Mode adjust the TRIM LEVEL.
Refer to figure 70.

____

Figu re 70

After approximately 5 seconds the Information
Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and
Volume Level.

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METER LIGHTS

METER LIGHTS

BRIGHTNESS

BRIGHTNESS

HEADPHONES HXD

HEADPHONES HXD

MUTE

METER BACKLIGHT
The MA7200 Front Panel Meter Illumination may be
switched On or Off by performing the following:

1. Select “METER LIGHTS, On” as indicated on the
Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figures
50, 53 (on page 24) and 71.

On

Figure 71

2. Switch Off the Meter Illumination. Refer to
figure 72.

Off

Figu re 72

After approximately 5 seconds the Information
Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and
Volume Level.

Notes: 1. Meter Illumination of recent McIntosh Power

Amplifiers will also switch On/Off when con­nected to the MA7200 via a power control
cable.

2. Some A/V Processors will provide an On/Off
Control Signal when the MA7200 Passthru
Input Jack is connected to the A/V Processor

via the power control cable.

INFORMATION DISPLAY ILLU M I NATION
The Brightness Level of the MA7200 Front Panel In­formation Display can be adjusted from bright to dim
by performing the following:

1. Select “DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS” as indicated
on the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to
figures 50, 53 (on page 24) and 73.

2. Reduce the Brightness level by adjusting the
TRIM LEVEL. Refer to figure 74.

DISPLAY

Figu re 73

DISPLAY

Fig u re 74

After approximately 5 seconds the Information
Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and
Volume Level.

HEADPHONE HXD
When headphones are connected to the MA7200 Front
Panel Jack, an additional TRIM function becomes
available. McIntosh’s HXD brings the acoustical depth
and spatiality of music normally heard with loud­speakers, to your headphones. The default setting is
HXD On. To switch HXD Off perform the following:

1. Momentarily press the INPUT Control, then rotate
it to select “HEADPHONE HXD, On”. Refer to
fig ure 75.

On

Fig u re 75

2. To deactivate the HXD Mode rotate the VOL­UME Adjust Control until the Front Panel Display
indicates “HEADPHONE HXD, Off”. Refer to
figure 76.

Off

Figure 76

Tone

Press the Front Panel TONE Push-button to acti­vate the MA7200 TREBLE and BASS Tone Control

Circuitry for the currently selected Input Source. The
LED above the TONE Push-button will illuminate. To
bypass the TONE CONTROL CIRCUITRY for the
currently selected Input Source press the TONE Push­button. The LED above the TONE Push-button will
extinguish.

Trim

Press the Front Panel INPUT/TRIM Control to acti­vate the MA7200 Trim Functions. Rotate the Front
Panel INPUT/Trim Control to select the desired Trim
Function and then rotate the VOLUME/Adjust Con­trol to vary or make changes. Refer to figure 50. The
Remote Control TRIM and LEVEL UP and LEVEL
DOWN Push-buttons may also be used. Approxi­mately 5 seconds after Trim Function Selection and/or
adjustments have stopped, the MA7200 will switch off
the Trim Mode.

Mute

Press the MUTE Push-button to Mute the Audio in
Output 1 (Loudspeakers), Output 2 and Headphones.
The audio signals present at the FIXED OUTPUT
Jacks are not effected by activating the mute func­tion. The Front Panel Display will indicate the Source
Name and with the word MUTE in place of the actual
volume setting. Refer to figure 77.

COAX 1
48kHz

Figu re 77

Pressing the Mute Push-button a second time
or adjusting the volume control will un-mute the
MA7200.

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Headphones Jack

Connect a pair of dynamic headphones to the Head­phone Jack with a 1/4” (0.635cm) stereo phone type
plug for private listening. The default setting is for
Output Connections 1 and 2 to automatically mute. For
additional Information refer to “HEADPHONE HXD”
on page 27.

Note: The Headphone Output is optimized for imped-

ances ranging from 100 to 600 ohms.

Power Output Meters

The MA7200 Power Output Meters indicate the power
delivered to the Loudspeakers. Refer to figure 78.

Figu re 72

The meters respond to all the musical information
being produced by the Amplifier. They indicate to an

accuracy of at least 95% of the power output with only
a single cycle of a 2,000Hz tone burst.

Power Guard

During normal operation, the Front Panel Power
Guard Indicators will momentarily illuminate during
peaks in the audio signals. In the event the MA7200
over heats, due to improper ventilation, high ambient
temperature and/or impedance mismatch, the inter­nal protection circuits will activate. The Front Panel
Power Guard Indicators will continuously illuminate
and the audio will be muted. When the MA7200 has
returned to a safe operating temperature, normal op­eration will resume.

Using a Separate Power Amplifier

There are two different ways to use a separate power
amplifier with a MA7200. The first way is to use the
separate amplifier instead of the MA7200 built-in
Power Amplifier. Connect the Loudspeakers to the
separate Power Amplifier and remove the McIntosh
Jumpers that are located between the OUTPUTS 1
Jacks and the PWR AMP INPUT Jacks. Refer to
figure 73.

Jumpers

Figu re 73

Note: The McIntosh Jumpers must be connected,

between the above mentioned jacks, when the
MA7200 Internal Power Amplifier is to be used.

The second way is to use both a separate Power
Amplifier and the MA7200 built-in Power Amplifier.
Connect one pair of Loudspeakers to the separate
Power Amplifier and the second pair to the MA7200.
Refer to the MA7200 Output Connection Diagrams
located on the separate folded sheet “Mc2B” and
fig ure 74.

Jumpers Removed

Fig u re 74

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Note: The MA7200 VOLUME Control will affect the

sound level of all the Loudspeakers.

Using Output 2

The MA7200 has provisions for connecting an exter­nal Power Amplifier (to drive Loudspeakers in another
room) and an external sensor for remote operation of
the MA7200 from that room. With an external Power
Amplifier connected (as illustrated on the McIntosh
Connection Diagram separate sheet “Mc2B”), press

How to Operate the MA7200, con’t

the Front Panel OUTPUT 2 Push-button or press on
the Remote Control, the BLUE (Setup) Push-button
followed by pressing the OUTPUT 2 Push-button to
switch On or Off the external Power Amplifier.

Passthru

When the MA7200 is connected together with a Mc­Intosh Multichannel A/V Control Center or Surround
Decoder and has the PASSTHRU Mode activated, it
will automatically turn-on when the A/V Processor or
Surround Decoder is turned On. It will indicate on the
Front Panel Display “PASSTHRU”. Refer to figure 75.

Fig u re 75

The MA7200 OUTPUT 1 / OUTPUT 2 Front Panel
Push-buttons are active when in the Passthru Mode.
The other Front Panel Controls and Push-buttons are
deactivated as long as the Passthru Mode is active.

Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs

When a Digital Input (Optical or Coaxial Connection)
on the MA7200 is selected, the Front Panel Display
will indicate the sample rate when a signal is present
“48kHz”. Refer to figure 76.

COAX 1 30%
48kHz

Figure 76

During the time there is no Digital Signal present on
the selected input the display will indicate “______”.
Refer to figure 77.

COAX 1 30%
______

Figu re 77

USB Input Operation and Driver Installation

The MA7200 USB Input provides the capability to
playback music from a computer, when the computer
is connected to the rear panel USB connector.

Note: The USB Input is for direct connection to a com-

puter only. To playback music from an USB Drive,
connect the USB Drive to another USB Port on
the computer and select the USB Drive with the
Media Playback Program.

The MA7200 USB Input is compatible with PC
Computers using Microsoft®, Windows 7 (SP1), Win­dows 8.1 and Windows 10. It is also compatible with
Apple® Macintosh® Computers using OS-10.6.8 or
later.

When using a PC Computer with Windows, a spe­cial McIntosh USB Audio Software Driver needs to be
installed on the PC Computer. The driver needs to be
installed before connecting the MA7200 USB Input to
the USB Port on the computer.

Note: If an Apple Macintosh computer is used with the

MA7200, no additional driver is required.

The McIntosh USB Audio Windows Driver is
available for download from the McIntosh Web Site:

http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Support/Pages/

Manuals.aspx

Under “PRODUCT CATEGORY” select “Pre­amplifiers” then under “MODEL NUMBER” select
“MA7200”. Click on “SEARCH” then select “Mc­Intosh-HD USB Audio Windows Drive D v1.0” and
download the PC Windows Driver. Follow the instruc­tions below to install the McIntosh MA7200 Driver:

Purpose: To Install the McIntosh
USB Audio Windows Driver for use with
McIntosh Products with an USB-Digital
Audio Input.

Requirements: 1. A PC Computer with a functioning
USB Port.

2. Windows 7 (SP1 or greater),
Windows 8 (8.1) or Windows 10
Operating System.

3. An USB Cable with Type A to
Type B Connectors.

Installing the Software

It is important to first install the downloaded software
on your computer before connecting the McIntosh
Product to the computer. The USB Driver is included
in the downloaded software package.

Note: Before installing this software, please check to see

if the McIntosh Product(s) with the USB-Digital
Audio Input has the latest firmware version, if not

update the firmware first.

1. Unzip the downloaded McIntosh Windows USB
Driver Software Package.

2. Run “McIntoshHDSwPkg _20150814_v1p9p110p2.

zip”. Refer to figures 90 thru 97.

Figu re 90

Figu re 92

Fig u r e 91

Figu re 93

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Figu re 94

Figu re 96

Figu re 95

Figu re 97

3. When the Windows Security window appears
check the

Co r p.”

Always trust software from “Savitech

box and then the Install button. When the
software has been installed, it is neces­sary to reboot the computer. Refer to
figure 96.

After rebooting, a McIntosh-HD icon will
appear on the desktop. Refer to figure 98.

Figu re 98

USB Connection

Connect the USB Cable with Type A to Type B con­nectors between the PC Computer and the McIntosh
Product with the USB-Digital Audio Input. An Icon
will appear On-Screen indicating Windows has found
new hardware. Refer to
figure 99.
Upon completion of in-

Figu re 99

stalling the driver, figure
100 will appear.

Fig u re 10 0

Windows Sound Settings

For proper operation of the McIntosh Product via the
Computer USB Connection, it is required to make
changes to Windows Sound Settings:

1. From the Windows
START button, click on
“CONTROL PANEL”
followed by selecting
“SOUND”. Refer to
figure 101.

2. Referring to figure 102,
first select “McIntosh­HD HS USB Audio” and
than click on the “Set

Fig u re 101

Default” button.

Notes: 1. When the McIn-

tosh USB Audio
Product is not
connected to
your computer,
the previous
default Audio
Device will be
selected.

2. If other McIn­tosh Products with USB Audio Connections
are also connected to the computer, an ad­ditional “McIntosh USB Audio” playback
device will appear in the listing. Make
sure to select the “McIntosh-HD HS USB
Audio” from available playback devices
listed when using this McIntosh Product

for USB Audio.

Fig u re 102

Control Panel Settings

To activate the McIntosh-HD USB Audio Control Pan­el Click on the “McIntosh Icon” (located in the Win­dows notification area on the right side of the taskbar)

or Click on the Windows “Show hidden icons”, then
Select the “McIntosh Icon”. Refer to figures 103 and

104.

Notes: 1. It is not necessary

for the McIntosh­HD USB Audio
Control Panel to
be running, unless
it is desired to
make changes to
the default set­tings.

2. The McIntosh­HD USB Audio
Control Panel
displays the cur­rent Sampling
Rate, Bit-Rate
and Buffer Size
for the music
streaming from
the computer
into the MA7200.

3. When the Media
Stream Program
on the computer
is set to output
in the “ASIO”
format, the Mc­Intosh -HD USB
Audio Control
Panel allows for
changing the set­tings parameters

on the fly.

Fig u re 103

Fig u re 10 4

USB Music Playback

When the USB Input is selected on the McIntosh
MA7200, the Front Panel Display indicates the

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Sampling Rate (refer to figures 105 and 106 for PCM
Signals).

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44.1kHz

Fig u re 105

51%

Fig u re 106

Figures 107 and 108 indicate a Sampling Rate of 128
or 256 times the Sampling Rate of a CD Disc for the
incoming DSD Digital Audio Signal.

46%

Fig u re 107

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51%

Fig u re 108

The Sampling Rate and the Bit Rate are determined
by the original recording, the Application Output
Format (when available) and the McIntosh-HD Control
Panel Settings.

Note: In general, when the original music is recorded

at a higher Sampling Rate, the result is usually
more detail in the music. However, this higher
rate results in consuming larger amounts of stor­age space. The Sample Rate usually should be set
to match the Sample Rate of the music recording
being played back.

There are many third party Applications (besides Ap­plications like Windows Media Player) for steaming
music from the computer to McIntosh MA7200 USB
Input. An example of just one of the available applica­tions is “JRiver Media Center”.

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Amplifier Specifications

MA7200 Amplifier Specifications

Power Output

200 watts is the minimum sine wave continuous aver­age power output per channel, both channels operating

Output Load Impedance

2, 4 or 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

Intermodulation Distortion

0.005% maximum, if the instantaneous peak power is
400 watts or less per channel with both channels oper­ating for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to
20,000Hz

Dynamic Headroom

2.0dB

Sensitivity (for rated output)

High Level, 250mV unbalanced, 500mV balanced
Phono MM, 2.5mV
Phono MC, 0.25mV
Power Amp In, 1.4V

Signal To Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)

High Level, 95dB below rated output
Phono MM, 82dB below 5mV input
Phono MC, 80dB below 0.5mV input
Power Amplifier, 113dB below rated output

Input Impedance

High Level, 20K ohms
Phono MM - 47K ohms; 50pF
Phono MC - 50, 100, 200, 400 or 1,000 ohms; 100pF

Preamplifier Output Impedance

220 ohms

Maximum Input Signal

High Level, 8V unbalanced, 16V balanced
Phono MM, 80mV

Maximum Input Signal, con’t

Phono MC, 8mV
Power Amplifier In, 16V

Preamplifier Output Impedance

220 ohms

Headphone Impedance

100 to 600 ohms

Volt a g e Ga in

High Level to Output 1 and 2: 15dB
Phono MM to Rec Output: 40dB
Phono MC to Rec Output: 60dB
Phono MM to Output 1 and 2: 55dB
Phono MC to Output 1 and 2: 75dB
Power Amplifier: 29dB

Power Control and Trigger Output

12VDC, 25mA

Wide Band Damping Factor

Greater than 40

Power Guard

Less than 2% THD with up to 16dB overdrive at
1,000Hz

Frequency Response

+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz

Preamplifier Output 1 and 2 (for rated input)

1.4V unbalanced (8V Maximun)

MA7200 Tone Control Curves

+12

+6

0

dB

-6

-12

20 20k50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k

Hz

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MA7200 Digital Audio and General Specifications

Digital Audio Specifications

Digital Input Signal Format

Coaxial and Optical Inputs - SPDIF (PCM)
MCT and USB Inputs - PCM, DSD

Digital Input Sample Rate

Coaxial and Optical: 44.1kHz to 192kHz, 24-Bit
MCT: 44.1kHz, 16-Bit (CD)
DSD64 (SACD)
USB: 44.1kHz to 384kHz, 32-Bit (PCM)
DSD64, DSD128, DSD256,
DXD352.8k Hz, DXD384kHz

Digital Inputs

Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohms
Optical: -15dbm to -21dbm (TOS Link)
MCT: 0.5V p-p/75 ohms
USB: USB Type B Connector

General Specifications

Power Requirements

Field AC Voltage conversion of the MA7200 is not
possible. The MA7200 is factory configured for one
of the following AC Voltages:

100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 5.2 amps
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 4.4 amps
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 4.4 amps
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.45 amps
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.35 amps
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.25 amps
Standby: Less than 0.25 watt

Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MA7200 for the cor-

rect voltage.

Overall Dimensions

Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)
Height is 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) including feet
Depth is 22 inches (55.88cm) including the Front
Panel, Knobs and Cables

Weight

75 pounds (34.1 kg) net, 93 pounds (42.3 kg) in ship­ping carton

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Shipping Carton Dimensions

Width is 29-1/2 inches (74.93cm)
Depth is 29 inches (73.66cm)
Height is 17 inches (43.18cm)

Packing Instructions

Packing Instructions

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. Failure to do this will result in
shipping damage.
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts
only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If
a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are
needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart­ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. Please
see the Part List for the correct part numbers.

MA7200 Packing Material List

Quantity Part Number Description

1 033888 Shipping carton
4 033887 End Cap

1 033697 Inner carton
1 033725 Top pad
1 034576 Bottom pad
1 034480 Wood skid
2 017218 Plastic foot (spacer)
2 401204 #10 x 2-1/2 inch
wood screw
2 404033 #10 flat washer 1-3/4 inch
4 017937 Plastic foot
4 400159 #10-32 x 3/4 machine screw
4 404080 #10 flat washer

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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
www.mcintoshlabs.com

The continuous improvement of its products is the
policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who
reserve the right to improve design without notice.
Printed in the U.S.A.

McIntosh Part No. 04174900