The hybrid MA12000 integrated amplifier is a product of uncompromising audio engineering and expert craftsmanship. This most powerful integrated amplifier offers 350 watts per channel of high-quality power that produces a breathtaking home audio experience; You will think that your favorite musicians are playing a live, personal performance in your home.

The MA12000 gives you the best of all worlds with the warm nuances of a vacuum tube preamplifier combined with the speed and brute power of a solid-state amplifier, state-of-the-art digital audio capabilities, and ample analog audio connections for virtually any home music system.

The vacuum tubes for the preamplifier section are located between the VU meters. The knobs for the eight-band analog tone control are also shown. The MA12000 is a hybrid design with the preamplifier section powered by (4) 12AX7A vacuum tubes (2 tubes per audio channel), while the 350 Watt power amplifier section uses a solid-state design. The Autoformer™ technology ensures that your speakers can always receive that full 350 watts, whether they have an impedance of 2, 4, or 8 ohms.

The MA12000 has 10 analog inputs, consisting of 2 balanced and 6 unbalanced inputs, plus 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet input for connecting a turntable. Both phono inputs have adjustable loading to fine-tune the MA12000 to your specific turntable configuration, so your vinyl collection sounds just right.

All unbalanced analog connectors are made of high-quality gold-plated solid brass for superior signal processing and grounding. The MA12000 also has 1 balanced and 1 unbalanced output if you ever want to connect an additional amplifier used in another part of your home.

For digital music, the MA12000 comes with the DA2 Digital Audio Module. The DA2 features 7 digital audio inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 USB, and 1 MCT (for use with our MCT series SACD/CD Transports), and 1 audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)1 connection. The DA2 is powered by a next-generation, Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit DAC.

This audiophile-grade DAC has improved dynamic range and enhanced total harmonic distortion. The DA2 supports high-resolution digital audio playback, as the USB input supports native playback up to DSD512 and DXD up to 384kHz, while the coaxial and optical inputs can decode digital music up to 24-bit/192kHz.

The HDMI (ARC) input allows for connection to TVs with a compatible HDMI (ARC) output. Popular multi-channel audio formats from Dolby® and DTS® are supported and will be converted to 2-channel audio for proper playback. When CEC communication is enabled in both the MA12000 and your TV, your TV's remote control can control the power and volume of the MA12000. The DA2 can be replaced by future modules to keep your MA12000 up to date as new digital audio formats and technologies are developed.