I don't think so but others on the forum may know and chime in further.
McIntosh MHA200 Impressions
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You need the NRG-Z2 which has only 2 poles on the equipment's end. It does not matter if the other end has ground.
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gonzalo05
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Thank you.You need the NRG-Z2 which has only 2 poles on the equipment's end. It does not matter if the other end has ground.
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...deletedYou need the NRG-Z2 which has only 2 poles on the equipment's end. It does not matter if the other end has ground.
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Lépine
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I upgraded my Focal Utopia headphone cables from stock to Lektric S 4-strand (roughly double the diameter of the stock cable). I didn't realize how much of the MHA200 sound was hidden by the stock cable. This amp set to 100 ohms for the Utopia really hits the notes nice and hard even with the stock tubes. I love this setup, the sound is very dynamic and upper bass is solid. I suggest making sure to upgrade all headphone cables before spending too much money on power cables. (And, a half inch black granite base under my amp doesn't hurt to reduces vibration noise.)
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gonzalo05
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Are you using the TT for dac and preamp?I upgraded my Focal Utopia headphone cables from stock to Lektric S 4-strand (roughly double the diameter of the stock cable). I didn't realize how much of the MHA200 sound was hidden by the stock cable. This amp set to 100 ohms for the Utopia really hits the notes nice and hard even with the stock tubes. I love this setup, the sound is very dynamic and upper bass is solid. I suggest making sure to upgrade all headphone cables before spending too much money on power cables. (And, a half inch black granite base under my amp doesn't hurt to reduces vibration noise.)
Lépine
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Yes, the TT2 is my DAC/Premap. MHA200 set between VC 12:00 and 1:00. TT2 is my real volume. Eric Clapton Unplugged (Acoustic) MTV Live recording of "Tears In Heaven" is absolutely incredible. "Lonely Stranger" also sounds just fantastic. The sound stage is very impressive for a Focal headphone on this amp.
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Lépine
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I assume if people are spending hundreds on power cables, they got to get a ups first. Only reason I have one is because my electricity is dirty enough to cause my floor lamp to flicker on occasions. I can't hear the difference in any power cable I've tried. The ups was a good change (much blacker sound).
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ABQ2
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I too have the Utopia and the MHA200. Just got the 1/2 speed master 45rpm Brothers in Arms vinyl. You can always spend more money but I have to guess this is pretty near the top of audiophile listening.
My MHA200 has arrived. First impressions are wow! I already love this amp. The sound is neutral, clear, clean and dynamic. Imaging is fantastic and the MHA200 sounds spacious and wide. It's not overly tubey at all. Other tube amps I've tried have been too warm and romantic sounding, lacking detail and clarity. This not the MHA200. The sound is full and midrange is to die for. The MHA200 sounds powerful and the sound has weight to it. Just how I like my amps to sound. Great addition to my collection. It's the first true tube amp that I like.
I do have a set of Mullards 6201's to try. To be honest, I'm liking the sound of the MHA200 in stock form. I'm going to let these play for awhile then swap tubes. My DAC is the Chord Dave and the combo is simply sublime. Time for some listening
I do have a set of Mullards 6201's to try. To be honest, I'm liking the sound of the MHA200 in stock form. I'm going to let these play for awhile then swap tubes. My DAC is the Chord Dave and the combo is simply sublime. Time for some listening
drroman66
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What sources are you using to feed her?My MHA200 has arrived. First impressions are wow! I already love this amp. The sound is neutral, clear, clean and dynamic. Imaging is fantastic and the MHA200 sounds spacious and wide. It's not overly tubey at all. Other tube amps I've tried have been too warm and romantic sounding, lacking detail and clarity. This not the MHA200. The sound is full and midrange is to die for. The MHA200 sounds powerful and the sound has weight to it. Just how I like my amps to sound. Great addition to my collection. It's the first true tube amp that I like.
I do have a set of Mullards 6201's to try. To be honest, I'm liking the sound of the MHA200 in stock form. I'm going to let these play for awhile then swap tubes. My DAC is the Chord Dave and the combo is simply sublime. Time for some listening
A Chord Dave with M-Scaler. Here's a different angle of my audio rack. You can see more of my gear.
I'm giving the TC's a go and the MHA200 drives them with authority!
https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/mcintosh-mha200
What Hi-Fi is far from my favorite review source, but nice to see another glowing review out there.
Agree on the volume knob but I don’t think the MHA200 is slow - perhaps with the stock input tubes / power cord in the review sample?
What Hi-Fi is far from my favorite review source, but nice to see another glowing review out there.
Agree on the volume knob but I don’t think the MHA200 is slow - perhaps with the stock input tubes / power cord in the review sample?
For the TC, what impedance setting have you set? From a brief listen, I didn't enjoy this pairing as much as you do, so I think it might be time to go back and see if my mind changesA Chord Dave with M-Scaler. Here's a different angle of my audio rack. You can see more of my gear.
I'm giving the TC's a go and the MHA200 drives them with authority!
There is a shocking lack of reviews of this cool little amp.
Darko said it was going to be his "next amp" but then radio silence
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