$5,500.00

2-Channel Headphone Amplifier

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Product Description

The McIntosh MHA150 Headphone Amplifier is a worthy successor to the critically-acclaimed MHA100. The MHA150 contains the same feature set and performance standards but adds our new 2nd generation digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that provides support for DSD and DXD files to give you access to the latest in digital music.Like the MHA100, the MHA150 continues to take advantage of unique McIntosh technologies to create the best possible personal listening experience regardless of the headphones you use. Our Autoformer technology found in our large mono and stereo amplifiers has been adapted to produce three headphone impedance ranges of 8-40, 40-150 and 150-600 Ohms so that every headphone will receive the legendary McIntosh sound quality and performance.

For enjoying DSD and DXD files, the USB input accepts PCM signals up to 32-bit/384kHz and supports DSD64, DSD128 and DSD256 along with DXD 352.8kHz and DXD 384kHz. Our proprietary MCT input has also been added to the MHA150; when paired with the MCT80 SACD/CD Transport, it offers a secure DSD connection for playback of the high definition audio on SACDs.

For connecting digital devices, an optical and coaxial input are included along with the USB and MCT inputs; two analog inputs are also available. Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) brings added dimension to your music in a natural sounding way but can be turned off depending on your preferences. The MHA150 Headphone Amplifier is smaller than our other amplifiers, giving you additional flexibility to locate it almost anywhere in your space. It’s the same width as the MB50 Streaming Audio Player and the two can be combined to start building a complete system.

The McIntosh MHA150 Headphone Amplifier is powerful and versatile enough to drive a pair of quality desktop or small bookshelf speakers via its 50 Watt stereo speaker outputs. Our patented Power Guard® technology is included and will prevent clipping that could damage your headphones or speakers. A 5 step Bass Boost Control allows for further sound customization. It 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 housed in a beautiful polished stainless steel chassis that not only compliments the classic glass front panel, knobs and brushed aluminum end caps, but virtually any room decor.

  • Headphone Power Output
    High Selection: 1W
    Normal Selection: 250mW
  • Headphone Output Impedance
    8-40 Ohms
    40-150 Ohms
    150-600 Ohms

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power Output per Channel
    50 Watts
  • Speaker Impedance
    8 Ohms
  • Rated Power Band
    20Hz to 20kHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    0.005%
  • Intermodulation Distortion
    0.005% maximum, if the instantaneous peak power is 100 watts or less per channel with both channels operating for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Dynamic Headroom
    1.5dB
  • Frequency Response
    +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
    +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
  • Sensitivity (Unbalanced)
    300mV
  • Sensitivity (Balanced)
    600mV
  • Maximum Input Signal (Unbalanced)
    8V
  • Maximum Input Signal (Balanced)
    16V
  • Signal To Noise Ratio
    105dB
  • Input Impedance (Balanced / Unbalanced)
    25K/25K
  • Damping Factor
    >150
  • Preamplifier Output
    3V (8V maximum)
  • Preamplifier Output Impedance
    500 Ohms
  • Voltage Gain
    36.5dB
  • Power Guard
    <2% THD with up to 16dB overdrive at 1kHz

CONNECTIVITY

  • Headphone Output
    1/4″ High Drive with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)
  • Balanced Input
    1
  • Unbalanced Input
    1
  • Digital AES/EBU Input
    0
  • Digital Coaxial Input
    1
  • Digital Optical Input
    1
  • Digital MCT Input
    1
  • Digital USB Input
    1
  • Preamplifier Output
    1

DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

  • Digital AES/EDU Input Sample Rate
    N/A
  • Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate
    16-bit, 24-bit – 32kHz to 192kHz
  • Digital Optical Input Sample Rate
    16-bit, 24-bit – 32kHz to 192kHz
  • Digital MCT Input Sample Rate
    16-bit, 24-bit – 32kHz to 192kHz
  • Digital USB Input Sample Rate
    16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit – 32kHz to 384kHz

CONTROL

  • Tone Controls
    5 Step Bass Boost Control: 0 to +12.5dB (in 2.5dB steps) @ 40Hz
  • Power Control Input
    1
  • Power Control Output
    1

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Output Meters
    Yes
  • Vacuum Tube or Solid State
    Solid State
  • Power Requirement
    120V 50/60Hz, 1.5A
  • Standby Power Requirement
    <0.25 Watts
  • Output Type
    Autoformer™ for Headphones
    Direct Coupled for Speakers

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
    11-1/2″ (29.2cm) x 5-7/8″ (14.9cm) x 14-5/8″ (37.1cm)
  • Unit Weight
    26.5 lbs (12 kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    32.5 lbs (14.8 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.