McIntosh Stereo Amplifier MA6300 User Manual

Integrated Amplifier  
MA6300  
Owner’s Manual  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549  
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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............................................................2  
Thank You and Please Take a Moment.............................3  
Technical Assistance and Customer Service....................3  
Table of Contents ..............................................................3  
General Information .........................................................3  
Connector and Cable Information ....................................4  
Introduction.......................................................................4  
Performance Features .......................................................4  
Dimensions .......................................................................5  
Installation ........................................................................6  
Connections:  
Rear Panel Connections....................................................7  
How to Connect Power and Data Control.........................8  
How to Connect Audio Components................................9  
How to Connect Loudspeakers....................................... 10  
How to Connect an external Power Amplifier ............... 12  
Front Panel Features:  
Please Take A Moment  
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer  
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or  
future service. The spaces below have been provided for  
you to record that information:  
Serial Number: __________________________________  
Purchase Date: __________________________________  
Dealer Name: ___________________________________  
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack . 13  
Operation:  
How to Operate the MA6300.......................................... 14  
Remote Control:  
Remote Control Push-buttons......................................... 16  
How to Operate by Remote Control ............................... 17  
Additional Information:  
Specifications.................................................................. 18  
Packing Instruction.........................................................19  
Technical Assistance  
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:  
General Information  
1. For additional connection information, refer to the  
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to  
the MA6300 Integrated Amplifier.  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-1545  
Fax: 607-724-0549  
2. The Main AC Power going to the MA6300 and any  
other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied  
until all the system components are connected together.  
Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some  
or all of the system’s normal operations. When the  
MA6300 and other McIntosh Components are in their  
Standby Power Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuit-  
ry inside each component is active and communication  
is occurring between them.  
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:  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-3515  
Fax: 607-723-1917  
Copyright 2006 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
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Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features  
Connector and Cable Information  
Performance Features  
XLR Connectors  
• Power Output  
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input The MA6300 consists of a 100 watts per channel stereo  
Connectors on the MA6300. Refer to the diagram for con-  
nection:  
Power Amplifier and a sophisticated Preamplifier in one  
compact unit with less than 0.005% distortion.  
PIN 1: Shield/Ground  
PIN 2: + Output  
PIN 3: - Output  
• Electronic Input Switching and Balanced Input  
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic  
switches on all seven inputs and operating functions for  
reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. The Balanced  
Input allows the connection of a source component using  
long cable lengths, without a loss in sound quality.  
PIN 2  
PIN 3  
PIN 1  
Power Control Connector  
The MA6300 Power Control Output Jack sends Power On/  
Off Signals when connected to other  
Power  
McIntosh Components. A 1/8 inch  
Control  
stereo mini phone plug is used for con-  
N/C  
• Power Guard  
nection to the Power Control Output  
The patented McIntosh Power Guard circuit prevents the  
amplifier from being overdriven into clipping with its  
harsh distorted sound that can also damage your valuable  
loudspeakers.  
on the MA6300.  
Ground  
Note: The Data and Power Control Connecting Cable is avail-  
able from the McIntosh Parts Department:  
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202  
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini  
phone plugs on each end.  
• Sentry Monitor and Thermal Protection  
McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protection  
circuits ensure the MA6300 will have a long and trouble  
free operating life. Built-in thermal protection circuits  
guard against overheating.  
Data Port Connectors  
The MA6300 Data Out Ports send Remote Control Signals  
to McIntosh Source Components. A 1/8  
• Illuminated Power Meters  
Data  
Signal  
inch stereo mini phone plug is used for  
connection.  
The Illuminated Power Output Watt Meters on the  
MA6300 are peak responding, and indicate the power out-  
put of the amplifier.  
N/C  
Data  
Ground  
McIntosh Plug-In Jumper Connector  
The MA6300 utilities a phono style Plug-In Jumper to con-  
nect the MAIN OUTPUT (Preamplifier  
Output) jack to the POWER AMPlifier  
INPUT jack for each channel.  
• Power Control  
The Power Control Output connection provides convenient  
Turn-On/Off of McIntosh Source Components connected  
to the MA6300.  
Note: The Jumper Connector is available  
• Remote Control  
from the McIntosh Parts Department:  
The Remote Control provides control of the MA6300  
operating functions and any McIntosh Source Components  
connected to it.  
McIntosh Jumper Connector Part No. 117-781  
Introduction  
• Special Power Supply  
A regulated Power Supply and a special R-Core Power  
Transformer, ensures stable noise free operation even  
though the power line varies.  
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-  
dards of excellence in the MA6300 Integrated Amplifier.  
The Power Amplifier section of the MA6300, with a power  
output of 100 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. The MA6300 reproduction is sonically trans-  
parent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is  
“The Sound of the Music Itself.”  
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination  
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished  
by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light  
Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes  
(LEDs). The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty  
of the MA6300 will be retained for many years.  
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Dimensions  
Dimensions  
The following dimensions can assist in determining the  
best location for your MA6300. There is additional in-  
formation on the next page pertaining to installing the  
MA6300 into cabinets.  
17-1/2"  
44.45cm  
Front View of the MA6300  
7-5/8"  
19.37cm  
7-1/8"  
18.10cm  
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  
6-1/2"  
16.51cm  
3/16"  
0.48cm  
13/16"  
2.06cm  
1-1/4"  
3.18cm  
12-5/8"  
32.07cm  
3-1/32"  
7.70cm  
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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 togeth-  
er with the mounting screws should be retained for pos-  
above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1  
inch (2.54cm) on each side of the Integrated Amplifier,  
so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 19-1/2 inches  
(49.53cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-1/8 inch  
(2.9cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance.  
Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf  
sible future use if the MA6300 is removed from the custom according to the dimensions in the drawing.  
installation and  
used free standing.  
The required panel  
cutout, ventilation  
cutout and unit  
17-1/16"  
43.34cm  
dimensions are  
shown.  
MA6300 Front Panel  
Custom Cabinet Cutout  
Always provide ad-  
equate ventilation  
for your MA6300.  
Cool operation  
6 -5/8"  
16.83cm  
ensures the longest  
possible operating  
life for any elec-  
tronic instrument.  
Do not install the  
MA6300 directly  
above a heat gen-  
erating component  
such as a high  
6"  
15.24cm  
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting  
Cabinet  
Front  
Panel  
Opening  
for Ventilation  
powered amplifier.  
If all the compo-  
nents are installed  
in a single cabinet,  
a quiet running  
MA6300 Side View  
in Custom Cabinet  
ventilation fan can  
be a definite asset  
in maintaining all  
the system compo-  
nents at the coolest  
possible operating  
temperature.  
A custom cabinet  
installation should  
provide the follow-  
ing minimum spac-  
ing dimensions for  
cool operation.  
Cutout Opening for Ventilation  
Chassis  
Spacers  
Support  
Shelf  
2-1/2"  
6.35cm  
12"  
30.48cm  
15-1/16"  
38.26cm  
MA6300 Bottom View  
in Custom Cabinet  
14"  
35.56cm  
Cutout  
Opening  
for  
Ventilation  
Allow at least 6  
inches (15.24cm)  
12-15/16"  
32.86cm  
2"  
5.08cm  
Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit.  
For purposes of clarity, the above  
illustration is not drawn to scale.  
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Rear Panel Connections  
POWER CONTROL Output sends a  
turn-on signal to a McIntosh Source  
Component or Power Control unit  
when the MA6300 is turned on  
SPEAKERS RIGHT  
output connections  
for 4 or 8 ohm  
TAPE, TUNER, TV,  
DVD and CD2 inputs  
accept high level pro-  
gram source signals  
loudspeakers  
Connect the MA6300  
JUMPER PLUGS connect  
the Preamplifier MAINOUT  
Jacks to the POWER AMP  
IN Jacks and are needed for  
normal operation  
SPEAKERS LEFT  
GND terminal  
accepts a ground  
wire from a  
power cord to a live  
AC outlet. Refer to  
information on the  
back panel of your  
MA6300 to determine  
the correct voltage for  
your unit  
output connections  
for 4 or 8 ohm  
loudspeakers  
turntable  
SUM DATA PORT  
sends data signals  
POWER AMP  
IN inputs ac-  
cept signals  
from a separate  
external Pream-  
plifier  
TAPE OUT  
sends signals  
to the input  
of a recording  
device  
PHONO accepts signals  
from a Moving Magnet  
phono cartridge  
from all the Data  
Ports to a McIntosh  
Source Components  
for control with the  
MA6300 Remote  
Control  
Main Fuse holder,  
refer to information  
on the back panel  
of your MA6300 to  
determine the cor-  
rect fuse size and  
rating  
DATA PORTS send  
MAIN OUT  
CD1 balanced INPUTS  
accept high level pro-  
gram source signals  
signals to McIntosh  
Source Components  
to allow control with  
the MA6300 Remote  
Control  
sends signals to a  
separate external  
Power Amplifier  
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How to Connect Power and Data Control  
How to Connect Power and Data Control  
Note: If the CD2 unbalanced Audio Inputs are used instead  
of the Balanced CD1 Inputs, then connect the Control  
Cable to the CD2 Data Port.  
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 “Con-  
nector and Cable Information” on page 4.  
1. Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 POWER  
CONTROL Jack to the Power Control In on the McIn-  
tosh SACD/CD Player.  
2. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh SACD/CD  
Player Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In  
jack on the McIntosh Tuner.  
3. Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 CD1 DATA  
PORTS Jack to the McIntosh SACD/CD Player Data In  
Jack.  
4. Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 TUNER  
DATA PORT Jack to the McIntosh Tuner Data In (Tuner  
1).  
5. Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components  
in a similar manner.  
Note: With the addition of a McIntosh Power Controller  
and Remote Control Translator connected to the  
MA6300, any McIntosh Classic Components and/or  
non McIntosh Components connected to the MA6300  
can be operated more conveniently. Contact your  
McIntosh Dealer for additional information.  
McIntosh SACD/CD Player  
McIntosh Tuner  
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How to Connect Audio Components  
How to Connect Audio Components  
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. Connect any remaining Source Components in a similar  
manner.  
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.  
2. Connect an Audio Cable from a McIntosh Tuner 1 Fixed  
Outputs to the MA6300 TUNER INPUTS.  
3. Connect an Audio Cable from a Turntable to the PHO-  
NO INPUTS and the Turntable Ground Connection to  
the GND grounding post.  
McIntosh SACD/CD Player  
McIntosh Tuner  
Turntable  
Recorder  
OUT  
IN  
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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 Connec-  
tions have been made. Failure to observe this  
could result in Electric Shock. For additional  
instruction on making Loudspeaker Connec-  
tions contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn-  
tosh 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. The size is specified in Gauge  
Numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge). The smaller  
the Gauge number, the larger the wire size:  
If your loudspeaker cables are 50 feet (38.1m) or less,  
use at least 14 Gauge.  
Banana plug connection:  
Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the  
terminal. Refer to figure 7.  
Note: Banana Plugs are for  
use in the United States  
and Canada only.  
2. Connect the loudspeaker hookup  
cables to the output terminals  
that match the impedance of your  
loudspeakers, being careful to  
observe the correct polarities.  
3. Connect the MA6300 Power Cord to a live AC outlet.  
If your loudspeaker cables are 100 feet (76.2m) or less,  
use at least 12 Gauge.  
1. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to  
the Amplifier by choosing one of the methods below:  
Bare wire cable ends:  
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the  
cable ends, refer to figures 1, 2 & 3. If the cable is  
stranded,  
carefully  
twist the  
strands  
together as  
tightly as  
Figure 2  
Figure 3  
Figure 1  
possible.  
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with  
solder to keep the strands together, or attach  
spade lug and/or banana connector.  
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:  
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 terminal so the wires cannot slip  
out. Refer to figures 4, 5 & 6.  
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How to Connect Loudspeakers  
McIntosh Loudspeaker  
McIntosh Loudspeaker  
-
+
-
+
To AC Outlet  
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How to Connect an External Power Amplifier  
How to Connect an external Power Amplifier  
The MA6300 has the ability to be connected to an exter-  
nal 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 ex-  
ternal Power Amplifier drives the Low Frequency Section  
of the Loudspeaker.  
1. Remove the McIntosh Jumpers connected between the  
MAIN OUT and POWER AMP IN Jacks. Retain them  
for future use.  
2. Connect a pair of “Y” jumper adapters between the  
MAIN OUT and POWER AMP IN Jacks.  
3. Connect an Audio Cable from the just installed “Y”  
jumper adapters to the unbalanced input jacks on the  
external McIntosh Power Amplifier.  
4. Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 POWER  
CONTROL Jack to the Power Control In on the McIn-  
tosh Power Amplifier.  
5. Using the same Loudspeaker connection methods out-  
lined on page 10, connect the MA6300 SPEAKER Con-  
nections to the Midrange/High Frequency Loudspeaker  
Connections. Connect the external Power Amplifier  
LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUT Connections to the Loud-  
speaker Low Frequency Connections.  
6. Connect the MA6300 Power Cord to a live AC outlet.  
To AC Outlet  
Midrange/  
High  
Midrange/  
High  
“Y” Adapters  
Frequency  
Sections  
Frequency  
Sections  
-
+
+
-
McIntosh Power Amplifier  
(partial view)  
Low  
Low  
Frequency  
Section  
Frequency  
Section  
+
-
-
+
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Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack  
Meter indicates the  
Left Channel Out-  
put of the amplifier  
LED indicates when the  
Left Channel Amplifier  
POWER GUARD circuit  
activates  
LED indicates when the  
Right Channel Amplifier  
POWER GUARD circuit  
activates  
Meter indicates the  
Right Channel Out-  
put of the amplifier  
The LEDs above the  
IR Sensor receives  
commands from a  
Remote Control  
Indicates the  
Audio Output  
is Muted  
push-buttons indicate  
the current source  
selected.  
Standby Power On  
Indicator  
BALANCE Control  
allows adjustment of  
the relative volume  
balance between  
channels  
Indicates the  
MONO Mode  
is active  
Push to mute the  
audio from the  
Loudspeakers  
(Headphones are  
not affected)  
STANDBY/ON  
Push-button switch-  
es the MA6300 ON  
or OFF (Standby)  
and resets the micro-  
processors  
Connection for low  
Source Push-buttons  
MONO Push-button  
VOLUME Control allows  
impedance dynam-  
ic headphones, for  
private listening  
select audio signals from  
seven inputs for listening  
combines the Left  
and Right Channel  
signals for Mono-  
phonic Sound  
adjustment of the listening  
level for both channels  
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How to Operate the MA6300  
How to Operate the MA6300  
Power On  
Mute  
The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights Press the MUTE Push-button on the Front Panel or Remote  
to indicate the MA6300 is in Standby mode. To Switch Control to mute the audio in all outputs except the HEAD-  
ON the MA6300, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on PHONES and TAPE OUTPUT. The MUTE LED above the  
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.  
push-button flashes to indicate that Mute is active. To un-  
mute the audio, press MUTE Push-button again, press the  
Remote Control Volume Push-button(s) or press a Source  
Push-button.  
Source Selection  
Select the desired source with the appropriate push-button  
switch on the Front Panel or Remote Control.  
Headphones Jack  
Connect a pair of dynamic headphones to the Headphones  
Jack for private listening. Press the MUTE Push-button to  
mute the Loudspeakers.  
Volume Control  
Note: The Headphone Output is optimized for impedances  
Rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control or use the  
VOLUME Upor DownPush-buttons on the Remote  
Control for the desired listening level.  
ranging from 16 to 250 ohms.  
Power Output Meters  
The MA6300 Power Output Meters indicate the power  
delivered to the Loudspeakers. 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.  
Read the Upper Meter Scale if the Loudspeakers connect-  
ed to the MA6300 are of 8 Ohm Impedance and the Lower  
Meter Scale if they are 4 Ohms.  
Balance Control  
Rotate the Front Panel BALANCE Control as needed to  
achieve approximately equal listening volume levels in  
each Loudspeaker. Rotate the BALANCE counterclock-  
wise to emphasize the Left Channel by reducing the level  
of the Right Channel. Rotate the BALANCE clockwise to  
emphasize the Right Channel by reducing the level of the  
Left Channel.  
Power Guard  
Mono  
During normal operation, the Front Panel Power Guard  
Indicators will momentarily illuminate during peaks in the  
audio signals. In the event the MA6300 over heats, due to  
improper ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the  
Press the Front Panel MONO Push-button or the MODE  
Push-button on the Remote Control to combine left and  
right stereo signals to a Monophonic signal.  
Note: The signals at the TAPE OUT Jacks are not affected.  
Figure 8  
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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 con-  
trol and proceed with the recording process.  
3. To listen to the playback of the program source just  
recorded, press the TAPE Push-button.  
Note: The MA6300 TAPE OUTPUTS are not affected by the  
VOLUME or BALANCE controls.  
Reset of Microprocessors  
In the unlikely event the controls of the MA6300 stop  
functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by perform-  
ing the following:  
1. Press and hold in the STANDBY/ON Push-button for  
approximately five seconds.  
2. When the MA6300 cycles On then Off, release the  
STANDBY/ON Push-button.  
3. When the STANDBY/ON LED is illuminated press the  
STANDBY/ON Push-button, the MA6300 will resume  
normal operation.  
Note: This can be performed with the MA6300 On or in  
the Standby Mode.  
Figure 9  
Note: For an explanation of the Remote Control Push-button  
functions, refer to pages 16 and 17.  
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Remote Control Push-Buttons  
Press to Power the  
MA6300 ON or OFF  
Press MODE to switch between  
Stereo and Mono Modes  
LED illuminates during the time a re-  
mote 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 ON  
the MA6300  
Press to Power OFF  
the MA6300  
Selects FM Tuner Operating Func-  
tions and Track Selection on certain  
McIntosh CD Players  
Switches OFF the en-  
tire MA6300 System  
Use to select tuner presets, disc  
tracks or any numbered operation  
Press to review Tuner Station Pre-  
sets and select certain functions on a  
variety of McIntosh Components  
Selects AM Tuner Operating Func-  
tions and Disc Selection on certain  
McIntosh Disc Players  
Adjusts the volume level up or down  
Selects On Screen Functions on a  
variety of McIntosh Components  
Mutes the audio  
Selects a Disc Player, Music Server  
or Tape Recorder Function and also  
performs various functions on a  
variety of McIntosh Components  
Selects the FF (Fast Forward) or  
REWind Mode on Disc Player,  
Music Server or Tape Recorder;  
tunes Up or Down the AM/FM  
Dial  
Selects one of the seven  
available Audio Sources  
Notes: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. The Remote Control  
shipped with your MA6300 may differ from the illustration above; however, the functionality is the same.  
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How to use the Remote Control  
How to use the Remote Control  
Volume  
The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly con-  
trolling 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 instal-  
lation and operation of the Remote Control Translator  
(RCT).  
Press the Upor DownVOLUME Push-button to raise  
or lower the listening volume level.  
Note: The Record Signals present at TAPE OUTPUTS are not  
affected by volume changes.  
Pause  
Press Pause Pushbutton to perform various functions  
on a variety of McIntosh Components. It will also pause  
the playing of a disc or tape player. The Pause Push-but-  
ton will also allow for quick exiting from the active menu  
when in the setup mode. The Pause Push-button is also  
used as an Enter Push-button with some McIntosh compo-  
nents  
Input Source Selection  
Press the appropriate Source Push-button to select the  
desired program source.  
Mute  
Press the MUTE Push-button to mute the audio in all out-  
puts except the HEADPHONES and TAPE OUTPUT. The  
MUTE LED above the push-button will flash on and off  
to indicate that Mute is active. To un-mute the audio, press  
MUTE Push-button again.  
Acc On  
Press ACC ON to turn the power ON to a McIntosh Disc  
Player.  
Acc Off  
Press ACC OFF to turn the power OFF to a McIntosh Disc  
Player..  
Mono  
Press the MONO Push-button to switch from Stereo to  
Mono for Monophonic listening.  
Disc, Server and Tape Functions  
Use these push-buttons to operate a DVD Player, CD  
Player, CD Changer, Music Server or Tape Recorder.  
Numbered Push-buttons  
Press Push-buttons 0 through 9 to access tuner station pre-  
sets, tracks on discs or selections on a Music Server.  
Disc and Track  
Use the DISC and TRACK Push-buttons when a Disc  
Player or Music Server is being used.  
Tuner Push-buttons  
Press the AM or FM Push-button to select the desired  
broadcast band. Press and release the Channel Upor  
DownPush-button to move from station to station. Press  
and hold a Channel Upor DownPush-button to move  
continuously from station to station. Press +10 Push-button  
to start the automatic brief audition of each of the pre-  
sets stored in the tuner memory. Press +10 Push-button a  
second time to stop on a station preset and exit the review  
process.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Power Output  
Input Impedance  
100 watts into an 8 ohm load is the minimum sine wave  
High Level, 20K ohms  
continuous average power output. The output RMS voltage Phono, 47K ohms; 65pF  
is 28.3V across 8 ohms  
Power Amp In, 10K ohms  
160 watts into a 4 ohm load is the minimum sine wave  
Maximum Input Signal  
continuous average power output. The output RMS voltage High Level, 8V  
is 25.3V across 4 ohms  
Phono, 90mV  
Power Amplifier In, 8V  
Output Load Impedance  
8 and 4 ohms  
Main Output Impedance  
50 ohms  
Rated Power Band  
20Hz to 20,000Hz  
Power Guard  
Less than 2% THD with up to 16dB overdrive at 1,000Hz  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
0.005% maximum harmonic distortion at any power level  
from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz  
Voltage Gain  
High Level to Tape Output: 0dB  
High Level to Main Output: 12dB  
Phono to Main Output: 52dB  
Dynamic Headroom  
1.4dB  
Power Requirements  
Frequency Response  
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz  
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz  
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.6 amps  
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.6 amps  
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.2 amps  
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.8 amps  
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.8 amps  
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 1.8 amps  
Preamplifier Main Output  
1V for rated input (8V Maximun)  
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MA6300 for the correct  
voltage.  
Sensitivity (for rated output)  
High Level, 250mV unbalanced, 500mV balanced  
Phono, 2.5mV  
Overall Dimensions  
Power Amp In, 1V  
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  
Signal To Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)  
High Level, 97dB below rated output  
Phono, 90dB below 10mV input  
Power Amplifier, 110 below rated output  
Weight  
37 pounds (16.8 kg) net, 55 pounds (24.9 kg) in shipping  
carton  
Intermodulation Distortion  
0.005% maximum, if the instantaneous peak power output  
is rated power or less per channel with both channels  
operating for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to  
20,000Hz.  
Shipping Carton Dimensions  
Width is 25 inches (63.5cm)  
Depth is 27 inches (68.6cm)  
Height is 12 inches (30.5cm)  
Wide Band Damping Factor  
200 at 8 ohms  
100 at 4 ohms  
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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 at-  
tached 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. 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 3. Please see the Part List for the  
correct part numbers.  
Quantity Part Number Description  
1
4
033888  
033887  
Shipping carton only  
End cap  
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
033697  
033725  
034301  
033699  
017218  
101204  
104033  
Inside carton only  
Top pad  
Bottom pad  
Shipping skid  
Plastic foot spacers  
#10 x 2-1/4” wood screws  
#10 x 1-3/4” flat washer  
4
4
4
017937  
100159  
104083  
Plastic foot  
#10-32 x 3/4” screw  
#10-7/16” Flat washer  
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, NY 13903  
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. 04098900  
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