McIntosh MHA100 any good?

[Mirko]

I’ve owned this piece of gear now since 2014. Going on a solid 10 years. I’ve considered selling it a few times but I can’t get rid of it because it’s that good. It’s a solid piece that has excellent bass and is built like a tank. I run everything through it from Vinyl to it’s intended Dac via headphones . Even at its original cost, I find the value good given it can drive speakers exceptionally well, and can act as a fully functional integrated amp that provides great solid state sound. I have a topping setup for office DAC and headamp but i keep going back to that warm MCIntosh sound.

 

[TonyJZX]

even by Mac standards this is amazingly over done... its 12kg 25lb and it has a 50w amp inside??? its basically an integrated at this point

I like it how the owner here goes... "its not actually very good but it does have the trademark McIntosh sound"

 

[Jflijohn]

I was granted a small footprint in the new built-in and went with the MHA-100 and KEF LS50s its a huge hit with the wife and sitting here, martini in hand,I think it sounds great. Also, they are oozing character. They command a hefty price tag because… they can, Detractors be damned !!!

 

[billqs]

I would LOVE to have some measurements on this. I have the McIntosh MHA100 and am curious about its SINAD and also what output ohms resistance comes out of the headphone output (I know low is better so that phones sound how they are designed.) I've sent equipment to Amir to review before, but this thing has to be shipped in a special carton in order to not break the glass face and I am beyond worried what would happen in transit. Are there measurements anywhere for this?