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The collaboration between McIntosh and Virgil Abloh materialized with the launch of the MA8950 Integrated Amplifier Concept in signature orange paint.
Designed during the pandemic, the amplifier reflects Abloh's creative vision and McIntosh's expertise in audio equipment.
The MA8950, with specifications akin to the MA9500 but with reduced inputs and power, highlights technical precision.
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