McIntosh has officially introduced the MA2375 Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier, its first all-tube integrated amplifier in more than ten years. This new model represents a bold return to pure tube design, combining timeless McIntosh craftsmanship with modern performance features for discerning audiophiles and music lovers.
A Statement of Uncompromising Artistry
The MA2375 is designed for the music purist while remaining refined for today’s listening environments. Its polished stainless-steel chassis, iconic blue watt meters, and signature warm tube glow create an unmistakable McIntosh aesthetic that complements any high-end audio system. This all-analog masterpiece merges a vacuum tube preamplifier and vacuum tube power amplifier into one elegant chassis.
Pure Tube Performance
At the core of the MA2375 lies exceptional tube architecture:
Tube Complement and Power Output
- Power Amplifier Section: 2 × 12AT7 and 2 × KT88 tubes per channel
- Preamplifier Section: 1 × 12AX7A and 1 × 12AT7 tube per channel
The amplifier delivers 75 Watts per channel into 4, 8, or 16 Ohm loads, powered by McIntosh’s renowned Unity Coupled Circuit Output Transformers for effortless, low-distortion power and rich, full-bodied sound.
Signature McIntosh Protection Technologies
Advanced Safeguards for Longevity
The MA2375 incorporates McIntosh’s proven protection suite:
- Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor® (SGS) — continuously monitors and protects the KT88 output tubes
- Sentry Monitor™ — fuse-less short-circuit protection
- Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts for secure, high-quality connections
These technologies ensure reliable, worry-free operation while preserving the purity of the tube sound.
Versatile Connectivity and Control
Modern Features in a Classic Design
- 6 analog inputs (including balanced and unbalanced)
- Configurable MM/MC phono input with adjustable loading
- 5-band analog equalizer for tonal shaping
- Mono subwoofer output
- High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
- Preamp output for system expansion
- Home Theater PassThru, Power Control, and RS232 integration
The MA2375 offers outstanding flexibility for both traditional two-channel systems and more complex modern setups.
Availability
The McIntosh MA2375 Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier is now available through authorized McIntosh dealers. As a flagship tube component, it carries a premium price that reflects its handcrafted quality and performance.
For audiophiles seeking the emotional depth, warmth, and musicality that only a pure vacuum tube integrated amplifier can deliver, the McIntosh MA2375 sets a new benchmark in high-end audio.
