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MXA60

Integrated Audio System

Constructed in celebration of our 60th year in business, and wrapped in our trademark
casework of stainless steel, black glass and blue lights, the MXA60 Integrated Audio
System challenges old notions about what constitutes serious audio hardware.
Capable of true-to-life sound reproduction that belies its diminutive size.

AMPLIFIER AND PREAMPLIFIER

At the core of the MXA60 is a conservatively rated 75 watt per channel, complementary­balanced amplifier with traditional ‘blue-eyes’ watt-meters. Very low noise solid state
circuitry and a vacuum tube assisted line stage give the MXA60 the sound quality and
transparency for which McIntosh components are noted.

CD/SACD PLAYER

The CD/SACD player features an all-metal drive mechanism set in a heavy, die-cast base
that resists resonance for superior read accuracy while 24-bit, 192 kHz Burr Brown DACS
deliver wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion. The MXA60 drive reads SACD,
hybrid SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW discs.

AM/FM TUNER

A software-controlled, digital AM/FM/RBDS tuner combines outstanding reception
capability with remarkable sound quality. A McIntosh RAA2 remote AM antenna module
(included) provides dramatically superior AM reception when installed remotely.

LOUDSPEAKERS

Specially designed 2-way loudspeakers, featuring select driver elements housed in
custom extruded aluminum cabinetry, achieve an unusually rich and full sized level of
performance. Compact cast aluminum enclosures are designed to inhibit resonance and
provide a tilt option to match the swept stance of the electronics. The loudspeakers are
finished in a luxurious, high gloss piano black.

60th Anniversary Model

75 Watts Per Channel Output

Two-way Loudspeaker System

Cast Aluminum Loudspeaker
Construction

Loudspeaker Tilt

CD/SACD Player

24-bit, 192kHz Sampling
Burr Brown DAC

AM/FM Tuner with RBDS Display

Custom IR Remote Control

Balanced and Unbalanced
Audio Input

Line Level Output

Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

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MXA60

Integrated Audio System

FOR THE CONSUMER’S
PROTECTION

In order to ensure the highest level of
customer satisfaction, “new” McIntosh
products may only be purchased over-the­counter or delivered and installed by an
Authorized McIntosh Dealer.

McIntosh products that are purchased
over the Internet, by phone or mail order
are presumed to be “used” and do
not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty.
McIntosh does not warrant, in any
way, products that are purchased from
anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer
or products that have had their serial
number altered or defaced.

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AMPLIFIER/PREAMP
SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT

75 watts into an 8 ohm load is the
minimum sine wave continuous
average power output, both
channels operating

OUTPUT LOAD IMPEDANCE

8 ohms

RATED POWER BAND

20Hz to 20,000Hz

TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION

0.05% maximum harmonic distortion
at any power level from 250 milliwatts
to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz

DYNAMIC HEADROOM

1.6dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

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

MAIN/SUB OUTPUT

1.2V for rated input (4V Maximum)

SENSITIVITY (FOR RATED OUTPUT)

Input 1: 300mV unbalanced
Input 2: 600mV balanced

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
(A-WEIGHTED)

CD, Input1,
Input 2: 98dB below rated output

INTERMODULATION
DISTORTION

0.05% maximum, if the instantaneous
peak power out¬put is 150 watts or
less per channel with both channels
operating for any combination of
frequencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

WIDE BAND
DAMPING FACTOR

Greater than 100

INPUT IMPEDANCE

Input 1: 20K ohms unbalanced
Input 2: 20K ohms balanced

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MAXIMUM INPUT SIGNAL

Input 1: 4V
Input 2: 8V

MAIN/SUB OUTPUT
IMPEDANCE

500 ohms

POWER GUARD

Less than 2% THD with up to
12dB overdrive at 1,000Hz

VOLTAGE GAIN

Input 1 and 2 to Main
Output: 12dB
Power Amplifier: 26dB

TONE CONTROLS
(BASS AND TREBLE)

Bass ±10dB (in 1dB steps)
at 70Hz
Treble ±10dB (in 1dB steps)
at 10kHz

HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE

20-300 ohms

FM TUNER SPECIFICATIONS

TUNING RANGE

87.5Mhz - 108.0Mhz (Europe)

87.9Mhz - 107.9Mhz (USA)
76Mhz - 90Mhz (Japan)

ANTENNA INPUT

75 Ohms, Type “F”
Coax connector

USABLE SENSITIVITY

2.2uV (18.1dBf)

50DB QUIETING SENSITIVITY

1.5uV (14.8dBf)

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

Mono: 70dB
Stereo: 68dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

±1dB 20 to 15,000Hz

HARMONIC DISTORTION

Mono: 0.4%
Stereo: 0.8%

CHANNEL SELECTIVITY

60dB Adjacent Channel
66dB Alternate Channel

STEREO SEPARATION

38dB

AM TUNER SPECIFICATIONS

TUNING RANGE

522khz - 1602khz (Europe)
530khz - 1710khz (USA)
522khz - 1611khz (Japan)

ANTENNA INPUT

RAA2 (supplied),
Type “RJ45” connector

SENSITIVITY

350uV/m

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

50dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

0dB, -6dB 50Hz to 3,000Hz

HARMONIC DISTORTION

0.5%

SELECTIVITY

45dB Adjacent Channel

SACD/CD PLAYER SPECIFICATIONS

DISC FORMATS

SACD, CD, MP3 and WMA

TRANSPORT

Laser Type: Twin Beam
Laser Beam Wavelength:
650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD)
Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I

DYNAMIC RANGE

Better than 100dB

CHANNEL SEPARATION

Better than 98dB (1,000Hz)

LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM DRIVER COMPLEMENT

One 4 inch Woofer/Midrange
One 3/4 inch Dome Tweeter

IMPEDANCE

8 ohms Nominal

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

60Hz - 45kHz

SENSITIVITY

80dB (2.83V/1m equivalent)

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY

2,000Hz

POWER HANDLING

75 Watts

FINISH ENCLOSURE

High Gloss Black

FINISH GRILLE

Black Knit Cloth

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

POWER REQUIREMENTS

100V ~ 50/60Hz at 3.0 Amps
110V ~ 50/60Hz at 2.5 Amps
120V ~ 50/60Hz at 2.5 Amps
220V ~ 50/60Hz at 1.5 Amps
230V ~ 50/60Hz at 1.3 Amps
240V ~ 50/60Hz at 1.3 Amps
Standby: Less than 0.5 watt

Note: Refer to the rear panel of the
MXA60 for the correct voltage.

SYSTEM OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Width is 22 inches (55.88cm)
Height is 10-7/8 inches (27.62cm)
Depth is 16 inches (40.64cm)
including connectors

Note: When the Disc Player Tray is
opened, the panel clearance required
in front of mounting panel is
6-3/4 inches (17.2cm).

SYSTEM WEIGHT

64 lbs. (29.03 Kg) net,
80 lbs. (36.28 Kg) in shipping carton

SYSTEM SHIPPING
CARTON DIMENSIONS

Width is 35 inches (88.9cm)
Depth is 20 inches (50.8cm)
Height is 15-1/2 inches (39.4cm)

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