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Can someone figure out the gain of this amp?

The new Mcintosh MA352 has a tube pre section and solid state section, by looking at the specs below, can someone figure out what the gain is? Most amp specs I see, if listed, are usually around 28db or so. Just curious for this new integrated amp. Thanks ahead of time

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
  • Power Output per Channel200 Watts into 8 Ohms
    320 Watts into 4 Ohms
  • Number of Channels2
  • Speaker Impedance4 or 8 Ohms
  • Rated Power Band20Hz to 20kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion0.03%
  • Dynamic Headroom1.5dB
  • Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB20Hz to 20kHz
  • Frequency Response, +0, -3dB10Hz to 100kHz
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)N/A
  • Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)2.5mV
  • Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)0.5V/0.25V
  • Sensitivity (Power Amp input)N/A
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)N/A
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)82dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)93dB
  • Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input)N/A
  • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)20K/20K
  • Damping Factor8 Ohms: >200
    4 Ohms: >100
  • Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced)8V Unbalanced

aberyclark
aberyclark OP
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Over the last few months, I have moved my listening room to another area and have added room treatments, etc. My sitting position is a little further back than previous room (listening triangle). Anyway, today I decided to remove the SYS passive pre from between my tube preamp and high gain amp. To my surprise, the hiss is only noticeable when I am closer to speakers or if I am actually listening for it. I have always expected tube hiss of some sort. Removing the SYS has also seemed to "open" the system up a little. Thanks for all the info above
mrdecibel
3,063 posts
 
Glad to hear it. The SYS, along with the additional set of cables, would obviously be detrimental to the sound, other than for the purpose you initially intended. You should have, an almost new system, with it opening up. Enjoy ! MrD.
zeeeee83
3 posts
 
Great info above.

I have the MA352 as well  and I am going to upgrade my turntable to a Rega P6.

I am strongly considering using a  SOUNDSMITH CARMEN MK II ES MOVING IRON CARTRIDGE with a listed 2.2mv output. will that work or am I asking for trouble?

recommendations welcome.
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muddywaters61
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Wish more users/owners of the MA352 would comment on their units. 
Currently running a MA6600 and looking for a warmer not so in your face sound. 
Been looking at Luxman, Audio Research and the MC MA352. 
Any information appreciated. Thanks

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muddywaters61
41 posts
 

Moved out the McIntosh for a Classe A Luxman 590 AXII. It sounds wonderful. 
No more listening fatigue, hours of pleasure once again. 😎

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