McIntosh MHA150

McIntosh MHA150 - The ultimate headphone amplifier

The MHA150 Headphone Amplifier is the worthy successor to the critically acclaimed MHA100. The MHA150 features the same feature and performance standards, but adds Mcintosh's new 2nd generation digital-to-analog converter (DAC), which supports DSD and DXD files, giving you access to the latest in digital music.

Like the MHA100, the MHA150 continues to utilize unique McIntosh technologies to create the best possible personal listening experience, no matter what headphones you use. McIntosh's Autoformer™ technology, found in their large mono and stereo amplifiers, has been adapted to produce three headphone impedance ranges of 8-40, 40-150 and 150-600 ohms, so every headphone will receive the legendary McIntosh sound quality and performance.

To enjoy 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. Mcintosh's 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 playing high-quality audio on SACDs.

For connecting digital devices, an optical and coaxial input is included along with the USB and MCT inputs, and there are also two analogue inputs. Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) adds extra dimension to your music in a natural-sounding way, but can be turned off depending on your preference. The MHA150 is smaller than their other amplifiers, giving you extra flexibility to place it almost anywhere in your room. It has the same width as the MB50 Streaming Audio Player, and the two units can be combined to start building a complete system.

The MHA150 is powerful and versatile enough to drive a pair of quality desktop or small speakers via its 50 Watt stereo speaker outputs. Their patented Power Guard® technology is included and will prevent clipping that could damage your headphones or speakers. A 5-stage Bass Boost Control allows further sound customization. It is one of many McIntosh products to receive the Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs. As a Roon Tested partner, McIntosh has provided equipment to Roon for testing with a variety of operating systems and computers and shared information about its design and features.

The entire unit is mounted in a beautifully polished stainless steel chassis.