McIntosh MAC7200 - Black glass

Description

The Only 2-Channel Receiver in the McIntosh Lineup

The MAC7200 is unique in the McIntosh catalog: it is the only receiver in the lineup — a single unit that combines preamplification, power amplification, AND an AM/FM radio tuner in one chassis. Where the other McIntosh integrateds (MA5300, MA7200, MA8950, MA9500) require an external tuner for terrestrial radio, the MAC7200 has a high-performance AM/FM tuner built in, descended from the McIntosh tuner lineage. McIntosh has been building tuners since the 1950s, and the legendary MR78 from 1972 is still regarded as an all-time classic in the industry. This is the coherent pick for the listener who still tunes into radio and wants a serious high-end hi-fi system in a single box.

200 W Into 2, 4, or 8 Ohms via Autoformer™

The MAC7200 solid-state output stage delivers 200 W per channel into 2, 4, or 8 ohms via McIntosh Autoformer™ output transformers — full rated power across all common speaker impedances, no compromise. The principle: the amplifier always sees an ideal load, letting it drive both conventional and demanding loudspeakers with the same authority. Total harmonic distortion is rated at 0.005%, frequency response is +0/-0.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-3 dB from 10 Hz to 100 kHz), dynamic headroom is 2 dB, damping factor is greater than 40. The high-current output transistors are mounted on McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™.

High-Performance AM/FM Tuner With Signal Quality Monitor

The built-in AM/FM tuner is what sets the MAC7200 apart from the other McIntosh integrateds. FM section: usable sensitivity 2.2 μV (18.1 dBf), 50 dB quieting sensitivity 1.5 μV (14.8 dBf), stereo S/N 68 dB / mono 70 dB, adjacent channel selectivity 60 dB / alternate 66 dB, stereo separation 38 dB, frequency response ±1 dB 20 Hz to 15 kHz. AM section: S/N 50 dB, adjacent channel selectivity 45 dB. Twenty presets per band (AM and FM), RDS display for station name and now-playing song text. A MAC7200-specific signal quality monitor displays multipath and noise levels of the incoming RF signal — a concrete tool for fine-tuning antenna placement. Dedicated PRESET and TUNING knobs on the front panel for radio operation. FM input is 75 ohm on an F connector, AM input is on an RJ45 connector for the included McIntosh RAA2 Remote AM Antenna.

Full Analog Section: XLR, Five RCA, Adjustable MC and MM Phono

The MAC7200 carries eight analog inputs: one balanced XLR, five unbalanced RCA, one Moving Coil (MC) phono input with adjustable loading, and one fixed-loading Moving Magnet (MM) phono input. Input impedance is 20 kohms on both balanced and unbalanced inputs. Sensitivities: XLR 0.5 V, RCA 0.25 V, MC 0.25 mV, MM 2.5 mV, Power Amp input 1.4 V. Signal-to-noise ratios: 95 dB high-level, 82 dB MM phono, 80 dB MC phono, 113 dB Power Amp input. Every input can be renamed (Input Assign), and Input Level Match aligns perceived level across sources. Two unbalanced variable RCA preamplifier outputs provide flexibility to feed an external power amplifier or one to two active subwoofers.

DA2 Digital Audio Module With Seven Inputs Including HDMI (ARC)

The MAC7200 ships from the factory with the DA2 Digital Audio Module — the same module found on the MA8950, MA9500, MA12000, and MAC7200. The DA2 provides seven digital inputs: two coaxial, two optical, one USB, one proprietary MCT for pairing with a McIntosh SACD/CD transport (like the MCT500), and one audio-only HDMI (ARC) input to connect a compatible TV directly and route TV, cable, or streaming sound through the hi-fi system. Multichannel Dolby® and DTS® formats received over HDMI ARC are converted to stereo for playback, and the MAC7200's remote can control TV power and volume via CEC. The 8-channel, 32-bit Quad Balanced DAC accepts PCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and DSD up to DSD512 over USB (DXD 352.8 and 384 kHz as well), 24-bit / 192 kHz on coaxial and optical inputs, and DSD64 from SACD layers over MCT. The DA2 module remains replaceable for future digital standards.

Bass and Treble Tone, HXD® Headphone Amp and Home Theater PassThru

The MAC7200 features Bass and Treble tone controls adjustable from the front panel and remote, with a Tone Bypass function to fully remove tone shaping and revert to the purest possible signal. Unlike the MA8950 (5-band equalizer) and the MA9500 (8-band equalizer), the MAC7200 keeps the simple Bass and Treble scheme consistent with a versatile receiver. A dedicated High Drive headphone amplifier with McIntosh's patented Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) sits behind the 1/4-inch front-panel jack: HXD® reintroduces cross-channel spatial cues to recreate an image closer to speaker listening. Home Theater PassThru integrates the MAC7200 into a multichannel home theater system: the front-channel signals from the AV processor pass through the MAC7200 power stage at unity gain, letting you share the main speakers between pure stereo and home theater with no cable repatching.

Hand-Assembled in Binghamton and Award-Winning

Every MAC7200 is hand-assembled at the McIntosh factory in Binghamton, New York, in an unbroken tradition since 1949. The dual-layer chassis is black-painted steel, topped with the signature black glass front panel with fiber-optic backlighting and illuminated logo, a pair of blue Watt Output meters, rotary control knobs, and aluminum end caps. Gold-plated Standard-type speaker binding posts to prevent corrosion, four rear-panel Data Ports for controlling connected McIntosh sources, an RS-232 port for custom integration, one Main Power Control output, and two trigger outputs. Roon Tested, named Stereophile Recommended Component 2021-2022, and winner of the Tone Audio Publisher's Choice Award 2018. Dimensions 17.5 × 7.625 × 18.75 in. (44.5 × 19.4 × 47.6 cm), net weight 75 lb (34.1 kg), standby power consumption less than 0.25 W. 3-year limited warranty.

Common Questions

What's the difference between the MAC7200 and the MA7200?

The two units share the same solid-state amplifier architecture with Autoformers™, the same 200 W per channel, the same DA2 Digital Audio Module, and the same Bass and Treble tone controls. The difference: the MAC7200 has a high-performance AM/FM tuner built in (with RDS, 20 presets per band, an RF signal monitor, an RAA2 Remote AM Antenna, and a 75 ohm F-connector FM input), while the MA7200 is a pure integrated with no tuner. The MAC7200 is therefore the choice for listeners who still tune into terrestrial radio and want a single-box solution; the MA7200 suits those using external analog and digital sources only.

Which speaker binding post tap should I use (2, 4, or 8 ohms)?

Connect the speakers to the binding post that matches the speaker's nominal impedance as rated by the manufacturer (2, 4, or 8 ohms). Thanks to the McIntosh Autoformer™ output transformers, the MAC7200 delivers its full 200 W on any of these three taps — the amplifier always sees an ideal load and drives even difficult speakers with the same authority.

Can I use the MAC7200 in a home theater setup?

Yes, through the built-in Home Theater PassThru feature. Once assigned to an input, the surround processor's front-left and front-right channel signals pass directly through the MAC7200's power stage at unity gain, which lets you share the main speakers between pure stereo listening and multichannel home theater without repatching speaker cables. The DA2 module's HDMI (ARC) input also lets you connect a compatible TV directly to route TV sound through the hi-fi system.

What digital file formats are supported by the DA2 module?

The DA2 module accepts PCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz and DSD up to DSD512 (DXD 352.8 and 384 kHz as well) over USB. Coaxial and optical inputs accept PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz. The proprietary MCT input reads CD (16-bit / 44.1 kHz) and SACD layers (DSD64) from a McIntosh transport like the MCT500. The HDMI (ARC) input converts multichannel Dolby® and DTS® formats to stereo for playback.

What's in the Box

McIntosh MAC7200 stereo receiver

Remote control

McIntosh RAA2 Remote AM Antenna

FM antenna cable (75 ohm)

AC power cord

Owner's manual