MA252 vs Accuphase E-470
The E-470's power @ 8ω is 180W against the MA252's 100W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 160W, its signal-to-noise 109 dB against 97 dB, and its thd 0.050% against 0.030%.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MA252
The MA252 is a two-channel hybrid integrated amplifier with a vacuum-tube preamplifier and a direct-coupled solid-state power amplifier. Its preamplifier uses two 12AX7A and two 12AT7 tubes. It provides a moving-magnet phono input, balanced and unbalanced analog inputs, bass and treble controls, a mono subwoofer output, and a high-drive headphone output. McIntosh protection and system features include Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, and Power Control.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 160W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- >200
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 97 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 304.8 × 193.7 × 457.2 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12.7 kg (28 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions