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McIntosh MHA100: The Cadillac of headphone amplifiers

The McIntosh MHA100 headphone and speaker amplifier McIntosh McIntosh is as all-American as high-end audio ever gets. The company was founded in 1949 and has been based in Binghamton, N.Y., for as long as I can remember. McIntosh still designs and builds all of its electronics there. Same as it ever was. I’ve pestered McIntosh engineers for years about building …

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Do you listen to the speakers built into your TV, tablet, or phone?

Steve Guttenberg/CNET I see it happening all the time: people listening to the tinny sound of tiny speakers on their phones. I get it; most people aren’t audiophiles, and as long as they hear some sound they’re perfectly happy. That’s fine with me — I’m not trying to convert anybody, but if they want better, I’m here to help. Did …

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