$750.00

Portable Decoding Amplifier

Trade-in is not available on this product.

 

Only available for in-store purchase.

Product Description

Listen to your music with McIntosh sound quality no matter where you go. Your headphones will thank you.

Nearly everyone walks around with most if not all of their music library in their pocket or bag where it’s readily accessible via a pair of headphones. While convenient, it likely doesn’t sound as good as it could. T​he handheld McIntosh MHA50 Portable Decoding Amplifier can make your music sound its best – and likely better than you’ve ever heard it before – through your headphones.

The McIntosh MHA50 includes wired inputs for Apple® iOS and Android OTG1 devices plus Mac® and Windows® computers.2 It can also wirelessly connect to these devices via Bluetooth® 4.1 with aptX™ technology that ensures you receive the highest possible sound quality from your Bluetooth source device. Featuring a high-performance 32-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC), it decodes music files from almost any digital source and outputs audio that is superior to what your device alone can produce. It supports 32-bit/192kHz hi-res audio, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DXD352.8, DXD384 files and asynchronous USB audio. Its generous 3,000 mAh rechargeable battery provides up to 6 hours of playback on a single charge when connected to a source device via Bluetooth; playback can last even longer when using the wired connections.

Comparably sized to smartphones, the MHA50 is compact and lightweight for easy portability with a beveled case that fits comfortably in your hand or pocket. Its sleek design features a glass front panel with a touch sensitive volume control knob inspired by the classic knobs found on countless McIntosh amplifiers, preamplifiers and other products. It’s built primarily from durable extruded aluminum which also has some inherent noise shielding properties to help block external interference.

Two gain settings allow the McIntosh MHA50 to work with all types of headphones from small in-ear models to large over-ear studio type designs like our MHP1000 Headphones​ (sold separately); it can drive headphones with impedances ranging from 8-600 ohms. Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) brings added dimension to your music in a natural sounding way and can be easily turned on and off depending on your preferences. All audio is output via a gold plated 3.5mm jack that connects the MHA50 to your headphones. This jack can also connect to a pair of powered desktop speakers, allowing the MHA50 to serve as a desktop DAC.

The McIntosh MHA50 comes complete with a luxurious leather carrying case, a Lightning to USB-A cable for Apple devices, a USB micro-B to USB micro-B cable for Android devices and a USB micro-B to USB-A cable for Mac and Windows PCs. A wall mount charger with USA plug and adapter for Europe and Japan is also included. Contact your local dealer to learn more.

  1. Devices must be compatible with USB On-The-Go technology in order to use a wired connection to the MHA50.
  2. See Downloads section for required Windows OS driver. Driver not needed for Mac OS.

“Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance. iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Individual users are permitted to use iPhone and iPad for private copy and playback of non-copyrighted contents and contents whose copy and playback is permitted by law. Copyright infringement is prohibited by law.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by McIntosh is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

HEADPHONE OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Headphone Power Output
    200mW
  • Headphone Output Impedance
    8-600 Ohms

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

  • Rated Power Band
    20Hz to 20kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    0.005%
  • Frequency Response
    +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 50kHz
  • Signal To Noise Ratio
    105dB
  • Preamplifier Output
    1.8V

CONNECTIVITY

  • Headphone Output
    3.5mm with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
  • Digital USB Input
    2 (1 Type A, 1 micro B)
  • Wireless Input
    Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP with support for AAC and aptX
  • Source Support
    Apple iOS devices; Android devices (must be compatible with USB On-The-Go technology to use a wired connection); MacOS & Windows OS computers

DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

  • Digital USB Input Sample Rate
    PCM 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit to 192kHz, DSD64, DSD128, DXD352.8, DXD384

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Output Meters
    No
  • Vacuum Tube or Solid State
    Solid State
  • Power Requirement
    5V DC, 0.7A
  • Output Type
    N/A
  • Battery Playback Life
    Up to 6 hours with Bluetooth connection; playback can last even longer when using the wired connections
  • Included In The Box
    1 leather carrying case
    1 Lightning to USB-A cable
    1 USB micro-B to USB-A cable
    1 USB micro-B to USB micro-B cable
    1 USB micro-B to USB-C OTG cable
    1 wall mount charger with USA plug and adapter for Europe and Japan
    All cables are 8″/200mm long

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
    2.7″ (7cm) x 6.1″ (15.5cm) x 0.6″ (1.4cm)
  • Unit Weight
    0.5 lbs (0.2 kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    1 lbs (0.5 kg)

Brand

McIntosh

Viewed as the standard bearer by recording artists and producers, McIntosh has come to represent performance and reliability. All components include that iconic blue Watt output meter synonymous with high-end sound. Ready to unleash the magic behind some of the most iconic moments in music history including Woodstock and The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound?

Get the best sound performance for 2-channel, theaters or distributed audio with McIntosh. Its handcrafted products include amplifiers, preamplifiers, phono preamplifiers, receivers and home theater processors. The company has offered its revered electronics since 1949 and expanded its range with speakers in the 1970s. And in recent years, it's added an even more intimate approach to high-end audio with its headphone amplifiers featuring built-in DACs.

Their various products make it easy to design systems that best match your listening preferences and budgets. However you like to listen or wherever your music lives, it's possible to listen just as the artist intended with the help of McIntosh components. Enjoy the purest sound reproduction with two-chassis preamplifier designs like the C12000 the perfect pair for your vinyl records. Take control of your digital sound to new heights with their DACs featuring Hybrid Drive solid state and vacuum tube technology.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of McIntosh audio components, selling customers the best audio components from McIntosh in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new McIntosh product? You can trade-in any component towards a McIntosh component by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.