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Thank you from all of us at McIntosh
You have invested in a precision instrument that will
provide you with many years of enjoyment. Please
take a few moments to familiarize yourself with
the features and instructions to get the maximum
performance from your equipment.
If you need further technical assistance, please contact
your dealer who may be more familiar with your
particular setup including other brands. You can also
contact McIntosh with additional questions or in the
unlikely event of needing service.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Technical Assistance: (607) 723-3512
Customer Service: (607) 723-3515
Fax:
(607) 724-0549
Email: [email protected]
Website: mcintoshlabs.com
Make a Note
For future reference, you can jot down your serial
number and purchase information here. We can
identify your purchase from this information if the
occasion should arise.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
List of Figures
Figure 01– Tube cover screws ............................... 2
Figure 02– Lift Tube Cover and foam up ............. 2
Figure 03– Rear Panel .......................................... 4
Figure 04– XLR cable ......................................... 4
Figure 05– RCA Cable ......................................... 4
Figure 06– Power control (trigger) mini plug ....... 4
Figure 07– Front View .......................................... 5
Figure 08– 3-pin XLR wiring .............................. 5
Figure 09– 4-pin XLR wiring .............................. 5
Figure 10– Tube locations..................................... 5
The MHA200 is a McIntosh Vacuum Tube
Amplifier designed and crafted for one
purpose- to power your headphones with
the best possible sound.
• Output stage is a Push-Pull pure
Class-A triode
• Only Headphone Amplifier with Unity
Coupled Output Transformers and
Proprietary Push-pull configuration
technology
• Guaranteed 500mW power for ALL
loads from 32 to 600 Ohm
Table of Contents
Inside the Box ........................................................ 2
Taking it out of the Box ......................................... 2
Where to Put it ....................................................... 2
Removal of Foam Inserts over Vacuum Tubes ...... 2
Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ................... 3
Make a Note ........................................................... 3
Making Connections ............................................. 4
The Inputs on the Back ..................................... 4
Balanced or Unbalanced Input .......................... 4
Trigger Input ..................................................... 4
Trigger Output ................................................. 4
The Knobs on the Front ......................................... 4
The Left Knob (Load) ...................................... 4
The Right Knob (Volume) ................................ 4
Connecting Headphones ................................... 5
The Power Button and Standby LED ............... 5
Dimensions ............................................................ 6
Re-packing the MHA200 ...................................... 6
Technical Specifications ....................................... 7
