Integrated Amplifier MA6300 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MA6300 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. Safety Instructions .......................
Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features Connector and Cable Information Performance Features XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MA6300. Refer to the diagram for connection: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Output PIN 3: - Output • Power Output The MA6300 consists of a 100 watts per channel stereo Power Amplifier and a sophisticated Preamplifier in one compact unit with less than 0.005% distortion.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA6300. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MA6300 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm Front View of the MA6300 7-1/8" 18.10cm 7-5/8" 19.37cm 17" 43.18cm Rear View of the MA6300 6-5/16" 16.03cm 13-1/4" 33.65cm 18-1/2" 46.99cm 17" 43.18cm Side View of the MA6300 3/16" 0.48cm 6-1/2" 16.51cm 13/16" 2.06cm 3-1/32" 7.70cm 12-5/8" 32.07cm 1-1/4" 3.
Installation Installation The MA6300 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 MA6300 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 MA6300 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections SPEAKERS RIGHT output connections for 4 or 8 ohm loudspeakers POWER CONTROL Output sends a turn-on signal to a McIntosh Source Component or Power Control unit when the MA6300 is turned on Connect the MA6300 power cord to a live AC outlet.
How to Connect Power and Data Control How to Connect Power and Data Control The MA6300 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MA6300 Remote Control. For additional information refer to “Connector and Cable Information” on page 4. 1. Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 POWER CONTROL Jack to the Power Control In on the McIntosh SACD/CD Player.
How to Connect Audio Components How to Connect Audio Components 1. Connect a Balanced Audio Cable from the McIntosh SACD/CD Player Audio Outputs to the MA6300 CD1 INPUTS. Note: The unbalanced Audio Outputs from the McIntosh CD Player connected to the CD2 INPUTS may be used instead of the Balanced CD1 Inputs. 4. Connect an Audio Cable from the MA6300 TAPE OUTS to the Record Inputs of a Recorder and from the MA6300 TAPE INPUTS to the Recorder Outputs. 5.
How to Connect Loudspeakers Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MA6300 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical Support. When connecting Loudspeakers to the MA6300 it is very important to use cables of adequate size, so there is little to no power loss in the cables.
How to Connect Loudspeakers McIntosh Loudspeaker McIntosh Loudspeaker + - - + To AC Outlet 11
How to Connect an External Power Amplifier How to Connect an external Power Amplifier The MA6300 has the ability to be connected to an external Preamplifier and/or Power Amplifier. In the example below, the MA6300 is connected to an external McIntosh Power Amplifier and to a McIntosh Loudspeaker with Bi-amplifer connections. The MA6300 Power Amplifier drives the Midrange/High Frequency Section and the external Power Amplifier drives the Low Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker. 1.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack Meter indicates the Left Channel Output of the amplifier LED indicates when the Left Channel Amplifier POWER GUARD circuit activates The LEDs above the push-buttons indicate the current source selected.
How to Operate the MA6300 How to Operate the MA6300 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MA6300 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MA6300, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the Power Push-button on the Remote Control. The MUTE LED will light for approximately two seconds after turn on. Refer to figures 8 and 9. Source Selection Select the desired source with the appropriate push-button switch on the Front Panel or Remote Control.
How to Operate the MA6300, con’t internal protection circuits will activate. The Front Panel Power Guard Indicators will continuously illuminate and the audio will be muted. When the MA6300 has returned to a safe operating temperature, normal operation will resume. How To Make A Tape Recording 1. Select the signal you wish to record with the appropriate Source Push-button. 2. Adjust the record level using the recorder volume control and proceed with the recording process. 3.
Remote Control Push-Buttons LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the MA6300 Turns AC Power ON or OFF to certain McIntosh Components when connected via the Data Port Press to Power the MA6300 ON or OFF Press MODE to switch between Stereo and Mono Modes Press to Power ON the MA6300 Press to Power OFF the MA6300 Switches OFF the entire MA6300 System Use to select tuner presets, disc tracks or any numbered operation Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions and Disc Selection on certain McI
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA6300. Earlier McIntosh source components and other brand source components can be controlled by the MA6300 Remote Control with the addition of a McIntosh Remote Control Translator (RCT). Note: Your McIntosh Dealer can assist you with the installation and operation of the Remote Control Translator (RCT).
Specifications Specifications Power Output 100 watts into an 8 ohm load is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output. The output RMS voltage is 28.3V across 8 ohms Input Impedance High Level, 20K ohms Phono, 47K ohms; 65pF Power Amp In, 10K ohms 160 watts into a 4 ohm load is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output. The output RMS voltage is 25.
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. 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.
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