[TSAVJason]

Maybe Jason will jump in but aren't we getting very close to the MHA300 he spoke about last year? I would wait to see what Macintosh drops.

McIntosh is typically a minimum 3 year life span on any product. That would put an MHAXXX about 1.5 years away

As for the tube question. I’m not familiar with the tubes in question when being used with the MHA200. As for the PrimaLuna question. I’m not a dealer and can’t respond

 

[u2u2]

MHA 200 Any good for HD800S?

If it helps it is fine with a late 2015 800 and a recent 820.

 

[TSAVJason]

MHA 200 Any good for HD800S?

It doesn’t change the sound stage and improves the bass to a small degree ….so yeah! It’s a good pairing

 

[louis9]

That would depend on the dealer and country. As a reference about $220-250 USD depending on the variables I just provided

McIntosh almost never disputes a tube issue during the 90 day tube warranty

Jason, can i buy stock mcintosh 12BH7A tube from you?!

 

[TSAVJason]

Jason, can i buy stock mcintosh 12BH7A tube from you?!

Sure you can! Give us a call at 310-534-9900 or email Wayne@thesourceav.com

 

[vo_obgyn]

What are the signs that the tubes on the MHA 200 need to be replaced? I use my unit daily and it is a year old now. It still has the original stock tubes. Is it a good idea to replace the tubes every year? Thanks.

 

[TSAVJason]

What are the signs that the tubes on the MHA 200 need to be replaced? I use my unit daily and it is a year old now. It still has the original stock tubes. Is it a good idea to replace the tubes every year? Thanks.

Tube life is unpredictable but you could expect that after 3 years they are likely ready to be replaced with every day use.

 

[vo_obgyn]

Tube life is unpredictable but you could expect that after 3 years they are likely ready to be replaced with every day use.

Thanks for the reply. Very helpful

 

[ochre korg]

I have the MHA 200 a half year now, and since yesterday it looks like I enjoy my audio-set a lot more, as if the sound of the amp still grows, I don’t know if it’s the amp, or burn-in of the tubes, or a brain burn-in, but the euphoric listening experience has increased it sounds more tight now, richer, and mainly more 3D, very happy listener here.

 

[gonzalo05]

I have the MHA 200 a half year now, and since yesterday it looks like I enjoy my audio-set a lot more, as if the sound of the amp still grows, I don’t know if it’s the amp, or burn-in of the tubes, or a brain burn-in, but the euphoric listening experience has increased it sounds more tight now, richer, and mainly more 3D, very happy listener here.

What source are you using?

 

[ochre korg]

What source are you using?

A Marantz SA 12 SE

 

[gonzalo05]

A Marantz SA 12 SE

Nice. I always wanted to try Marantz nicer stuff. I have the CD6005 and PM8004.

 

[ochre korg]

Nice. I always wanted to try Marantz nicer stuff. I have the CD6005 and PM8004.

Yes Marantz is very great, I have a HD-DAC1 too, I still use it, for discovering new music connected to my iPhone with spotify, with a Sennheiser 660S, very satisfied with it too

 

[vo_obgyn]

Are the stock McIntosh branded MHA200 12BH7A tubes from JJ electronics? These stock McIntosh branded 12BH7A tubes look taller than the 12BH7A JJ Electronics tubes that I am finding online. Is there a particular 12BH7A JJ Electronics that McIntosh uses for their MHA200? Anyone care to chime in?

 

[TSAVJason]

Are the stock McIntosh branded MHA200 12BH7A tubes from JJ electronics? These stock McIntosh branded 12BH7A tubes look taller than the 12BH7A JJ Electronics tubes that I am finding online. Is there a particular 12BH7A JJ Electronics that McIntosh uses for their MHA200? Anyone care to chime in?

Yes they are JJ tubes