Onkyo PA-MC5500 AV Power Amplifier

Onkyo PA-MC5500 AV Power Amplifier

The 9-channel PA-MC5500 is Onkyo’s top-of-the-line power amp, designed to partner a high-end pre-pro such as our recently released PR-SC5507 A/V controller. As an all-analog amplifier, the PA-MC5500 is built to deliver powerful, well-balanced amplification free from digital noise interference. The precise, high-power performance comes courtesy of components and design features that will impress even the most demanding audiophile. Onkyo’s trusted WRAT amplifier philosophy ensures low negative feedback and high instantaneous current capability. Meanwhile, customized capacitors, large transistors, gold-plated terminals, and a massive toroidal transformer exemplify the unit’s superb engineering standards. In recognition of this, the PA-MC5500 boasts THX Ultra2 certification: the ultimate guarantee of amplification quality.

Specifications

220 W/Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, IEC)

WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)

Push-Pull Amplification Design with Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry to Remove Distortion

All Discrete Output Stage Circuitry

Massive Toroidal Transformer

Two Large, Customized, 22,000 µF Capacitors for Effective Power Supply

Audio-Tuned Reference Capacitors for Each Channel

Large, Custom-Designed Power Transistors to Drive High Currents

Low-Impedance, Copper Bus Plates for Perfect Ground Potential

High-Current, Low-Impedance Circuit Boards with Thick Copper Foil (70 µm)

Flat, High-Rigidity, Anti-Resonant Chassis

Gold-Plated XLR Inputs

Machined Solid Brass RCA Inputs

Gold-Plated, Color-Coded, Banana Plug-Compatible, Transparent Speaker Posts

Multi-Zone Capability (up to Zone 3)*

Bi-Amping Capability*

12 V Trigger Input

Auto Power Down Function

Aluminum Front Panel

*Depending on A/V Controller