McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MA6600 Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com The HD Radio Ready logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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Thank You Customer Service General Information Your decision to own this McIntosh MA6600 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.
Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features Connector and Cable Information Introduction XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MA6600. Refer to the diagram for connection: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Output PIN 3: - Output PIN 2 PIN 1 Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MA6600 Integrated Amplifier.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA6600. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MA6600 into cabinets. Front View of the MA6600 17-1/2" 44.45cm 7 -1/8" SOURCE: CD1 15% 18.10cm 7 -5/8" 19.37cm Side View of the MA6600 18-3/4" 47.63cm 12-1/4" 31.11cm 16-1/2" 41.91cm 3/16" 6-1/4" 0.48cm 15.88cm Rear View of the MA6600 16-1/16" 40.8cm 13/16" 2.06cm 6" 12-5/8" 32.07cm 1" 2.54cm 15.
Installation Installation The MA6600 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 MA6600 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 MA6600 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections POWER CONTROL MAIN Output sends a turn-on signal to a McIntosh Component when the MA6600 is turned On RIGHT OUTPUT connections for a 2, 4 or 8 ohm loudspeaker DATA PORTS send signals to McIntosh Source Components to allow control with the MA6600 Remote Control CD1 Balanced INPUTS accept high level program source signals CD2, DVD, TV, SERVER and REC INPUTS accept high level program source signals LEFT OUTPUT connections for a 2, 4 or 8 ohm loudspeaker Reserved for the installatio
Connecting Components Connecting Components The MA6600 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 MA6600 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MA6600, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the MA6600 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
Connecting Loudspeakers Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MA6600 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 MA6600 it is very important to use cables of adequate size, so there is little to no power loss in the cables.
Remote Control Push-Buttons LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the MA6600 Turns AC Power ON or OFF to McIntosh Components when connected to ACC Power Control Jack, refer to “How to use the Remote Control” Acc On/Off information Selects a Disc Player, Music Server or Recorder Function. Seek Stations Up or Down the AM/FM Dial.
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied HRO70 Remote Control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA6600 via the Data Ports. Note: If at any time the MA6600 seems unresponsive to HRO70 Remote Control Commands press the Push-button first. Input Source Selection Press the appropriate Source Push-button to select the desired program source.
Meter indicates the Left Channel Output of the amplifier INPUT Control allows the selection of various sources for listening and recording LED indicates when the Left Channel Amplifier POWER GUARD circuit activates TRIM SELECT allows selection of various types of audio settings.
Setup How to Operate the Setup Modes Your McIntosh MA6600 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will 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 MA6600 Front Panel Illustration on the previous page while performing the following steps.
2. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the Setup Mode is active. Then press the MONO/ SETUP Push-button to select the Setup Menu item “SETUP: TRIM ____ 0.0”. Refer to figure 4. SETUP: TRIM CD1 0.0 3. Rotate Min Max || the Figure 4 TRIM/ SELECT Control until “TRIM CD1 _._” appears on the Front Panel Information Display. If necessary, rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control for CD1 with a setting of “0.0”. 4. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control until “TRIM SERVER _._” appears on the Front Panel Information Display. 5.
Setup, con’t Power Control Triggers 2. Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control until “LIGHTS: OFF” appears on the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figure 9. 3. Press the SETUP: METER STORE/ LIGHTS: OFF EXIT Figure 9 Pushbutton to exit the Setup Mode. Display Brightness The Front Panel Information Display Brightness may be changed from the default setting. The MA6600 will remember two brightness preferences, one with the Meters Illuminated and one without Meter Illumination.
Setup, con’t Remote Control Selection The MA6600 responds to Remote Control Codes NORMal (default) or ALTernate. The ALTernate Codes are selected when the MA6600 is used with another McIntosh Remote Controllable Preamplifier, thus preventing both units from responding to the same Remote Control Commands. 1. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the Setup Mode is active. Then press the MONO/ SETUP Push-button to select the Setup Menu item “SETUP: REMOTE”. Refer to figure 14-1. 2.
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How to Operate the MA6600 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MA6600 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MA6600, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the (Power On) Push-button on the Remote Control.
How to Operate the MA6600 The Front BALANCE 50 dB Panel Display indicates ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ Figure 20 the Balance changes in steps from BALANCE 50 dB 0 to 50dB. ¦ ¦¦¦¦ ¦¦¦¦ ¦ After apFigure 21 proximately 3 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level. When the Balance is set to favor either left or right channel, the volume number indicated SOURCE: CD1 will have 15%> a “< or >” Figure 22 symbol on either side of the number. Refer to figure 22.
TRIM LEVEL The Trim Level adjustments allow for making fine adjustments to the previously performed Trim Level Adjustments (refer to the Setup Section of this Owner’s Manual on page 13). To make fine adjustment to the currently selected Input Source perform the following: 1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM Push-button on the Remote Control until “TRIM LEVEL” appears on the Front Panel Information TRIM LEVEL: 0.0 dB Display. Min Max || Refer to Figure 31 figure 31. 2.
How to Operate the MA6600, con’t If the Front Panel MUTE Push-button is pressed for at least 3 seconds, the MA6600 will mute the OUTPUT connectors (Output 1 and 2), yet listening with headphones will continue until the Mute Pushbutton is pressed again for 3 seconds. The Front Panel Information SOURCE: CD1 Display will HEADPHONE - 15% indicate the Figure 37 Source and Headphone SOURCE: CD1 Setting. ReHEADPHONE - MUTE fer to figures Figure 38 37 and 38.
How to Operate the MA6600, con’t Using Output 2 The MA6600 has provisions for connecting an external Power Amplifier (to drive Loudspeakers in another room) and an external sensor for remote operation of the MA6600 from that room.
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Specifications 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 Dynamic Headroom 2.0dB 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.
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.
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