McIntosh Labs MAC7200 2-Channel Receiver
The MAC7200 marries an engaging, slightly relaxed voice with commanding 200W-per-channel authority, bringing ease to demanding speakers and lasting charm to every source. TONEAudio MAGAZINE highlights its versatile Autoformer power and serious phono performance, while Gramophone applauds its all-in-one connectivity, capable DAC, tuner, and refined headphone experience.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
87/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Connectivity
95/100
Value for Money
96/100
Pros
Engaging, slightly relaxed tonal balance makes recordings consistently musical and inviting.
200W Autoformer amplification drives demanding speakers, including two-ohm loads, with confident, consistent power.
Exceptionally comprehensive source support includes capable MM/MC phono stages, digital inputs, AM/FM, Roon compatibility, home-theater passthrough, and headphone crossfeed.
Cons
Listeners seeking the last degree of forensic detail may prefer a more explicitly analytical presentation.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
Reviewers find the MAC7200 consistently engaging, powerful and accommodating of a wide range of sources and speaker loads. Its presentation leans slightly relaxed rather than forensic, with especially strong musical appeal and drive, though the reviews offer little direct comment on stereo imaging.
Transparency Resolution
89/100
TONEAudio calls the phono stage top notch and says it has enough resolution to clearly distinguish budget from serious cartridges. It also notes that listeners pursuing the very last degree of fine detail may prefer another component, pointing to a resolving but not relentlessly analytical character.
Tonal Balance Musicality
92/100
TONEAudio particularly praises an engaging, ever-so-slightly relaxed tonal rendition and the sense of magic it brings to recordings. Gramophone likewise describes playback from radio and connected sources as particularly great, while the useful bass and treble controls can help revive flat-sounding material.
Dynamics
93/100
The 200W-per-channel amplifier is described as able to drive virtually anything, including two-ohm loads, with ease. Gramophone highlights the high-current output stage and Autoformers for powerful playback across differing speaker impedances.
Soundstage Imaging
75/100
The supplied reviews say little directly about soundstage width, depth, image focus or layering. The headphone Crossfeed Director is said to create a more speaker-like and natural headphone presentation, but that is not enough to establish a detailed loudspeaker-imaging verdict.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
90/100
TONEAudio praises McIntosh's long-standing American-made quality and notes the company's ability to service decades-old equipment. Gramophone points to the substantial monogrammed heatsinks and their role in keeping the Class A/B amplifier cool during extended listening.
Features Connectivity
95/100
This is an unusually complete receiver: it combines a 200W amplifier and AM/FM tuner with MM and adjustable-loading MC phono inputs, USB/coaxial/optical/MCT digital connections, HDMI ARC, home-theater passthrough and a high-drive headphone output with crossfeed. Reviewers also highlight its capable DAC, Roon Tested status and the ability to accommodate two turntables.
Value for Money
96/100
At the reviewed $7,500 price, TONEAudio calls the MAC7200 a killer value and a major bargain, citing its five-year warranty, serviceability and breadth of capability. Gramophone similarly considers it among the strongest values in the McIntosh range because it combines extensive connectivity, 200W Autoformer amplification and many of the brand's proprietary technologies without an evident sense of compromise.
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Specifications
- FTC Power Output Rating
- 200 W
- Power Output per Channel
- 200 W into 2, 4, or 8 ohms
- Number of Channels
- 2
- Rated Power Band
- 20Hz to 20kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.005%
- Dynamic Headroom
- 2dB
- Frequency Response +0,-0.5dB
- 20Hz to 20kHz
- Frequency Response, +0, -3dB
- 10Hz to 100kHz
- Sensitivity Phono (Moving Coil)
- 0.25mV
- Sensitivity Phono (Moving Magnet)
- 2.5mV
- Sensitivity High Level (Balanced / Unbalanced)
- 0.5V/0.25V
- Sensitivity (Power Amp input)
- 1.4V
- Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Coil)
- 80dB
- Signal To Noise Ratio (Moving Magnet)
- 82dB
- Signal To Noise Ratio (High Level)
- 95dB
- Signal To Noise Ratio (Power Amp input)
- 113dB
- Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
- 20K/20K
- Damping Factor
- >40
- Maximum Output (Balanced / Unbalanced)
- 8V Unbalanced
- Balanced Input
- 1
- Unbalanced Input
- 5
- Phono Input Moving Coil
- 1 (adjustable loading)
- Phono Input Moving Magnet
- 1 (fixed loading)
- Upgradeable Digital Audio Module
- Yes: DA2
- Digital Coaxial Inputs
- 2
- Digital Optical Inputs
- 2
- Digital MCT Inputs
- 1
- Digital USB Input
- 1
- HDMI (ARC) Input
- 1
- Balanced Variable Output
- 0
- Unbalanced Fixed Output
- 0
- Unbalanced Variable Output
- 2
- Headphone Output
- 1/4" High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
- AM/FM Tuner option
- Included
- Home Theater PassThru
- Yes
- Unbalanced Analog Connector Type
- Standard
- Speaker Binding Post Type
- Standard
- Service Port
- 1
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type
- 8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
- Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate
- 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
- Digital Optical Input Sample Rate
- 24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
- Digital MCT Input Sample Rate
- 16-bit/44.1kHz (CD)DSD64 (SACD)
- Digital USB Input Sample Rate
- 32-bit/44.1kHz to 384kHz (PCM)DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
- Tuning Range
- 87.9MHz - 107.9MHz (USA)87.5MHz - 108.0MHz (Europe)76MHz - 90MHz (Japan)
- Channel Spacing
- 200kHz (USA)50kHz (Europe50)100kHz (Europe100, Japan)
- Antenna Input
- 75 ohms, Type “F” Coax connector
- Useable Sensitivity
- 2.2uV (18.1dBf)
- 50dB Quieting Sensitivity
- 1.5uV (14.8dBf)
- Signal To Noise Ratio
- Mono: 70dBStereo: 68dB
- Frequency Response
- ±1dB 20Hz to 15,000Hz
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- Mono: 0.4%Stereo: 0.8%
- Channel Selectivity
- 60dB Adjacent Channel66dB Alternate Channel
- Stereo Separation
- 38dB
- Tuning Range
- 530kHz - 1720kHz (USA)522kHz - 1602kHz (Europe)522kHz - 1611kHz (Japan)
- Channel Spacing
- 10kHz (USA)9kHz (Europe, Japan)
- Antenna Input
- Balanced, RJ45 connector (for use only with supplied McIntosh RAA2 Remote AM Antenna)
- Selectivity
- 45dB Adjacent Channel
- Signal To Noise Ratio
- 50dB
- Frequency Response
- 0dB, -6dB 50Hz to 3,000Hz
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.5%
- Sensitivity
- 350uV/m
- Tone Controls
- Bass and Treble
- Tone Bypass and Input Assign
- Yes
- RS232 Control Inputs
- Yes
- Power Control Outputs
- 1 Main, 2 Trigger
- Rear Panel Data Ports
- 4
- Rear Panel IR Sensor Inputs
- Yes
- Input Level Match
- Yes
- Vacuum Tube or Solid State
- Solid State
- Output Type
- Autoformer™
- Output Meters
- Yes
- Dual Layer Chassis
- Yes
- Chassis Finish
- Black painted steel
- McIntosh Monogrammed Heatsinks™
- Yes
- Power Requirement
- 120V 50/60Hz, 4.4 amps
- Standby Power Requirement
- <0.25 Watts
- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 17-1/2" (44.5cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 18-3/4" (47.6cm)
- Unit Weight
- 75 lbs (34.1 kg)
- Shipping Weight
- 93 lbs (42.3 kg)
Manufacturer's Description — McIntosh Labs
- Type: Solid State
- 200 Watts x 2-Channels
- Autoformers™, Power Guard®, Sentry Monitor™, Monogrammed Heatsinks™
- 15 analog and digital inputs
- Includes built-in AM/FM Tuner
- Includes DA2 Digital Audio Module
- Supports 24-bit/192kHz and DSD512 files
- Bass and Treble tone controls
- A certified Roon Tested device
With 200 Watts per channel, 15 inputs and a high-performance AM/FM tuner, the MAC7200 Receiver is a music lover’s dream. We’ve been making tuners since the 1950s and they are one of the hallmarks of McIntosh, with the groundbreaking MR78 FM Tuner from 1972 considered an all-time classic in the audio industry. The built-in AM/FM tuner in the MAC7200 comes from that same illustrious line of McIntosh tuners and will pick up your favorite radio stations with unparalleled clarity and a realism that is free from noise and distortion.
The MAC7200's advanced signal quality monitor can display the multipath and noise levels of the incoming RF signal to help fine tune antenna placement for optimal reception. Dedicated PRESET and TUNING knobs enable easy radio operation. The FM tuner includes Radio Data System (RDS) support, allowing it to display optional information sent by radio stations such as the station’s name and call letters as well as the name of the artist and song being played. It features 20 presets for each radio band as well as a remote AM antenna.
The 15 inputs are comprised of both analog and digital input types. For analog, there is 1 balanced and 5 unbalanced inputs plus 1 Moving Coil and 1 Moving Magnet input to connect turntables. For digital, there are 2 coaxial and 2 optical inputs, 1 USB, 1 proprietary MCT input (for use with our MCT500 SACD/CD Transport), and 1 audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) connection. All inputs can be given custom names for user-friendly system control and configuration. The digital inputs are contained in our DA2 Digital Audio Module.
At the heart of the DA2 is a powerful 8-channel, 32-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad Balanced mode. PCM signals up to 32-bit/384kHz can be played via the USB input, allowing for playback of high resolution audio up to DSD512 and DXD 384kHz levels. The coax and optical inputs support up to 24-bit/192kHz files.
Our striking Monogrammed Heatsinks™ are included and they not only make a visual statement, but they are also very efficient at dissipating heat – which is why they warrant bearing the McIntosh “Mc” logo. They are connected to advanced high current output transistors that eliminate warm-up time so the MAC7200 is ready to go from the moment you turn it on. Other McIntosh technologies found in the MAC7200 include our Autoformer™ to deliver the full 200 Watts to each of your speakers regardless of their impedance, Power Guard, Sentry Monitor™, Home Theater PassThru, bass and treble tone controls, High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD), and gold-plated speaker binding posts.
The MAC7200 is one of many McIntosh products to receive Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs. As a Roon Tested partner, McIntosh has provided equipment to Roon for testing with a variety of different operating systems and computers, and shared information about its design and capabilities.
The entire unit is wrapped in the timeless McIntosh appearance with blue watt meters, a black glass front panel with aluminum end caps, control knobs and illuminated logo. Contact your local dealer to learn more.
- The HDMI (ARC) input will only play audio from a compatible TV. It will not pass video to or from a TV, or play audio from any non-TV source.
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