McIntosh MA352

The MA352 uses vacuum tubes in the preamplifier stage to provide the warmth and musicality associated with tube audio, while the solid-state output stage delivers the power and control needed to drive demanding speakers effectively.

Yes, the MA352 features a dedicated Moving Magnet phono input, allowing you to connect a turntable directly without needing an external phono stage.

This feature allows you to integrate the MA352 into an existing home theater system by bypassing the volume control on the amplifier, letting your surround sound processor handle the volume for movie playback while the McIntosh powers your main speakers.

Yes, the analog tone controls allow you to make subtle adjustments to specific frequency ranges, which is helpful for correcting room acoustics or tailoring the sound to your personal preference without degrading the signal quality.

The MA352 includes a High Drive headphone amplifier designed to handle a wide range of headphones, and it features HXD (Headphone Crossfeed Director) technology to provide a more natural, speaker-like soundstage during personal listening.

These are protective circuits designed to prevent clipping and potential speaker damage. Power Guard monitors the audio signal to prevent distortion, while Sentry Monitor acts as a fuse-less short-circuit protection system that disengages the output stage before current exceeds safe operating levels.