[TSAVJason]

Thanks Jason. I hope you can tell me someday because if this things beats PHA-3, I definitely want one even though it supports just SE output.

Just by memory they differ in an immediate sense by audio signature. By listening you can clearly identify the McIntosh and the Sony sounds. The PHA-3 may be a bit warmer. That’s all I got for now brother Amit.

 

[fuzzychaos]

I got to try one at a local dealer (Hanson Audio, love these guys). Sounded good from what I heard with the iPhone 7, but I was a little disappointed with the blue plastic on the ends at least at this price point. Another guy tried it on his Android phone and could not get it to play for some reason.

 

[lionstan]

Does the fuzzychaos post mean they have started shipping the MHA50?

 

[fuzzychaos]

Does the fuzzychaos post mean they have started shipping the MHA50?

I think it’s just a store sample that McIntosh sends. They are still waiting for Apple to approve their certification I think.

 

[TSAVJason]

Unfortunately we are still waiting on Apple

 

[ScuderiaHeadFi]

Still waiting...?

I went by a Best Buy / Magnolia, then a local independent shop, back in January or February. The guy at BB/M didn't even know what I was talking about (I've gotten amazing attention at Magnolia, it was just this guy, who then proceeded to show me the Audeze Deckard and call it a head amp by Classe (I guess he didn't know the difference between the brand Classe and amplification type Class A) instead of anything remotely transportable like I asked).

The local independent was in the dark and had supposed it was winter weather creating supply issues.

The hold up with Apple seems to be a much more viable source of delay, especially given the 6 months we are now behind and waiting to spend our money...

 

[TSAVJason]

It is still waiting on the Apple certification unfortunately.

 

[lionstan]

Approval is taking a long time. I wonder if Apple has issues with the product.

 

[TSAVJason]

Approval is taking a long time. I wonder if Apple has issues with the product.

Always! Apple is crazy slow on these approvals. We are looking at several months so far with no indication on completion. They never give estimates on how long these things will take either. .....sucks!

 

[TSAVJason]

Oh if you’ve pre-ordered one from us and would like to cancel your order just let us know and we’ll take care of the refund ASAP.

 

[lionstan]

Has there been an update on release?

 

[TSAVJason]

I wish! McIntosh is here this weekend so I’ll see if there is any update

 

[dolstein]

This is pathetic. This product was announced eight months ago, and still isn't Apple certified. I'm beginning to wonder whether this product will ever see the light of day. At the very least, McIntosh could have spent the last eight months fixing some of the product's obvious flaws (no bass or treble controls, no balanced headphone output).

 

[TSAVJason]

I’ve seen this happen 1 other time with the McAire. It eventually was released but the delays really were Apple certification.

 

[snellemin]

This unit is just a sad attempt at getting some market share with 1980's tech. For the asking price you get some sad looking button and offset usb connector. Not even 4.4mm out or USB-C?! Apple certification waiting time???? Other companies get it done it pretty quickly. Zero excuses man. Just look at the current stuff that are out and got there stuff done on schedule. The offering on this unit, just shows you how dated this company mindset is.