The MAC7200 is an integrated amplifier by McIntosh that delivers 200 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms. It was released in September 2017. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. It has a built-in DAC, so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The McIntosh MAC7200 has an MSRP of $9,500.
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The McIntosh MAC7200 is rated at 200 watts RMS into 8-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 200 watts into 8-ohms (10 Hz-100 kHz)
Built-in Sources
Most integrated amplifiers expect you to bring your own source. McIntosh MAC7200 does not:
How loud will 200 watts actually play in your room? →
Which speakers suit the McIntosh MAC7200?
200 W into 8 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
McIntosh MAC7200 is rated at 200 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Over 180 watts band. That is the top band we cover, so there is no step up from here - if it is not enough, the answer is more sensitive speakers or a smaller room, not more watts.
When pairing the McIntosh MAC7200 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the McIntosh MAC7200, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Inputs
- Phono Input
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 2 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
McIntosh MAC7200 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your McIntosh MAC7200. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
McIntosh MAC7200 features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
Subwoofer Output
McIntosh MAC7200 has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with McIntosh MAC7200 amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The McIntosh MAC7200's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC.
McIntosh MAC7200 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓200 watts per channel into 8 ohms is more than most rooms and most speakers will ever ask for.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 32-bit / 384kHz and DSD, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Digital inputs cover 2 optical, 2 coaxial and USB.
- ✓Phono stage built in (MM), so a turntable needs no separate preamplifier.
- ✓Pre-outs (Stereo RCA) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Has tone controls.
- ✓Built-in AM/FM tuner.
- ✗The phono stage is moving-magnet only; a moving-coil cartridge would need a step-up or an external stage.
- ✗No Bluetooth and no network streaming - everything arrives over a cable.
- ✗It weighs 34kg - check the shelf, and plan on a second pair of hands.
McIntosh MAC7200 External Dimensions and Weight
McIntosh MAC7200 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 7.63inch x 17.5inch x 22inch (193.8mm x 444.5mm x 558.8mm ). The unit weighs
34 kg (75 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the McIntosh MAC7200 is approximately 2483.9cm2 / 385.0inch2.
- Width: 444.5mm (17.5")
- Height: 193.8mm (7.63")
- Depth: 558.8mm (22")
- Weight: 34 kg (75 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~2483.9cm2 / 385.0inch2
- Volume: ~48.1 liter / 12.7 gallon
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the McIntosh MAC7200 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
McIntosh |
| Full Model Name |
McIntosh MAC7200 |
| Release Date |
September 2017 |
| Amplifier Type |
Stereo Receiver |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
200 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
10 Hz-100 kHz |
| THD |
|
| Minimum Impedance |
|
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
|
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
|
| Chromecast built-in |
|
| Roon |
|
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
|
| CONNECTIONS |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
2 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
193.8mm (7.63") |
| Width |
444.5mm (17.5") |
| Depth |
558.8mm (22") |
| Weight |
34 kg (75 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Tone Controls |
Yes |
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |