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McIntosh MA252: price & specs

Name: McIntosh MA252
Brand: McIntosh
Price: 5000 USD
Availability: InStock

The McIntosh MA252 costs $5000, the most expensive integrated amplifiers (median $1099.95). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 7 in class.

Verified Jul 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Source: mcintoshlabs.com verified 2026-07-13 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

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Is the McIntosh MA252 a good buy?

At $5000, the McIntosh MA252 is the most expensive of the 7 integrated amplifiers we track, where the median is $1099.95. On the spec sheet, its snr of 97 dB is the lowest of the 6, its analog inputs of 3 is the lowest of the 7, and its digital inputs of 0 is the lowest of the 5.

Specifications

Price (US)	$5000 World Wide Stereo product page lists the MA252 at "Regular price $5,000.00" (In Stock, authorized McIntosh dealer, UPC 842548107168). McIntosh's own product page does not publish a price.
Brand	McIntosh
Released	—
Power per channel8 ohm (W)	100
Power per channel4 ohm (W)	160
Amplifier class	tube-hybrid
Thd percent	0.03
Snr (dB)	97
Built in dac	No
Phono stage	MM
Bluetooth	No
Analog inputs	3
Digital inputs	0
Headphone output	Yes
Weight (kg)	12.7

Source: mcintoshlabs.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by worldwidestereo.com. The McIntosh official product page (source) confirms the exact model "MA252 2-Channel Integrated Amplifier" with a full spec sheet: Hybrid Drive vacuum-tube preamplifier + solid-state power amp rated 100W into 8 ohms and 160W into 4 ohms, 0.03% THD, 97dB high-level signal-to-noise, 1 balanced + 2 unbalanced line inputs, 1 MM phono input, no DAC/digital inputs, 1/4" High Drive headphone output, and 28 lbs (12.7 kg) unit weight. World Wide Stereo (corroboration) confirms the identical model (Model: MA252, UPC 842548107168) with the same specifications and lists the US retail price at "Regular price $5,000.00". Model identity verified by matching model number, UPC, and spec sheet across both pages; no price is published on the manufacturer page so the price is sourced from the retailer.

Is the McIntosh MA252 worth it vs cheaper integrated amplifiers?

McIntosh MA252 against its closest cheaper and pricier integrated amplifiers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 7 ranked →

Product	Price	Power per channel8 ohm (W)	Power per channel4 ohm (W)	Amplifier class	Thd percent	Snr (dB)
McIntosh MA252 this	$5000	100	160	tube-hybrid	0.03	97
Rega Elex Mk4	$1895	72	—	AB	—	—

Frequently asked questions

How much does the McIntosh MA252 cost?

The McIntosh MA252 has a US price of $5000 (World Wide Stereo product page lists the MA252 at "Regular price $5,000.00" (In Stock, authorized McIntosh dealer, UPC 842548107168). McIntosh's own product page does not publish a price.), as of 2026-07-13.

How does the McIntosh MA252 compare on price?

At $5000, the McIntosh MA252 is the most expensive of the 7 integrated amplifiers we track, where the median is $1099.95.

What are the McIntosh MA252's key specs?

McIntosh MA252 (McIntosh): powerPerChannel8OhmW 100, powerPerChannel4OhmW 160, amplifierClass tube-hybrid, thdPercent 0.03, snrDb 97. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.