Description
McIntosh MSA5500 | Build Your Sonus faber System
A McIntosh Starting Point for Your System
Bring streaming and amplification together with the McIntosh MSA5500, then select the Sonus faber speakers for your room. Our suggestions include Sonetto G2 floorstanding models and the new Olympica G3 I bookshelf speaker, with advice and complete system quotations available from our Camberwell team.
The displayed RRP is for the MSA5500 amplifier only. Speakers and other system components are additional. The photographs below illustrate suggested pairings, not a complete package included at the displayed price. Please contact us for a complete system quotation.
Streaming at the Centre of Your System
The MSA5500 combines a network music streamer with 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms or 160 watts into 4 ohms. It supports AirPlay, Google Cast, Bluetooth, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect, and is certified Roon Ready and Roon Tested. A Quad Balanced 32 bit DAC handles digital conversion, with wired and wireless network connections available. Power Guard and Sentry Monitor provide amplifier protection.
KEY FEATURES:
- Music streaming and stereo amplification in one chassis
- 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms; 160 watts into 4 ohms
- AirPlay, Google Cast, Bluetooth and leading music service connections
- Certified Roon Ready and Roon Tested
- Quad Balanced 8 channel, 32 bit digital to analogue converter
- Ethernet and WiFi connectivity, with Power Guard and Sentry Monitor
Suggested Sonus faber Pairings
These are starting points for a system consultation, not selectable options or fixed bundle prices. Walnut finishes are shown. We can discuss the speaker finish, positioning, source components and any stands or cables needed for your room. Speakers, stands and other accessories shown are additional.
MSA5500 with Sonetto III G2
Sonetto III G2 offers a relatively slim floorstanding starting point in the Sonetto collection. The curved wood cabinet, DAD tweeter and concrete base give it a distinct identity beside the McIntosh unit. This is a useful comparison with the larger Sonetto V and VIII when floor space and speaker positioning are important.
MSA5500 with Sonetto V G2
Sonetto V G2 moves to a three way floorstanding layout with a dedicated Camelia midrange driver and twin bass drivers. Its cork midrange chamber is derived from technology developed for Suprema. Consider this pairing when you want to explore a larger Sonetto system, with our team helping you assess room size, sources and placement.
MSA5500 with Sonetto VIII G2
The largest Sonetto G2 floorstander uses a three way layout with a Camelia midrange and two 8 inch woofers. Its dedicated cork chamber and substantial concrete base are key parts of the design. This pairing is worth discussing where the room allows larger cabinets and you want to compare the full scale of the Sonetto range.
MSA5500 with Olympica G3 I
The new Olympica G3 I offers the latest Olympica collection in a compact bookshelf format. Its two way design, curved cabinet and herringbone wood veneer provide a different direction from the Sonetto floorstanders. Paired with the MSA5500, it creates a streaming centred system to discuss for more intimate spaces. Speaker stands and other accessories are additional.
Discuss Your System with Us
Call (03) 9882 6997 or visit Sight and Sound Galleria at 240 Camberwell Road, Camberwell Junction. We can help compare the suggested pairings and prepare a quotation for your chosen system.
