McIntosh MDA200 DAC
UPGRADEABLE MCINTOSH MDA200 DAC LAUNCHED
New McIntosh MDA200 DAC features an upgradable DAC module which is also used in the brand’s flagship integrated amplifier.
McIntosh has unveiled a new upgradable Digital to Analogue Convertor, the McIntosh MDA200 DAC.
DA2 DAC MODULE
The new MDA200 D/A Converter is based around McIntosh’s established DA2 Digital Audio Module featured in the flagship MA12000 Integrated Amplifier and C2700 and C53 Preamplifiers. The DA2 Digital Audio Module has been designed with the ability to be replaced by a newer digital audio module in the future, positioning the MDA200 D/A Converter as an investment that will remain current for years to come.
MCINTOSH MDA200 DAC
The MDA200 benefits from a next-generation, Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit digital-to-analogue converter. This audiophile-grade DAC features enhanced dynamic range and improved total harmonic distortion.
Support for high-resolution digital audio playback is offered, with the USB input providing native DSD playback up to DSD512 and DXD to 384 kHz; the coax and optical inputs support up to 24-bit/192 kHz. The MDA200 benefits from seven digital audio inputs: two coaxial, two optical, one USB, one MCT (to pair with McIntosh’s MCT series of SACD/CD Transports), plus an audio-only HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) to improve sound quality from TVs.
ROON TESTED
Audiophile touches include balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs, plus Roon Tested designation from Roon Labs.
The DAC includes classic McIntosh design elements including an illuminated logo, rotary control knobs, custom machined aluminum end-caps and a black-glass faceplate.
MCINTOSH MDA200 DAC PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
Orders for the MDA200 D/A Converter can now be placed with shipping expected to begin in November 2022 (United States and Canada), and the rest of the world, shortly thereafter, £4,995.
Available in the UK through Fine Sounds UK.
HiFi Pig Says: McIntosh gear is a big investment, future proofing this DAC with an upgradeable module is a very sensible idea.
