Comments on: Mcintosh Head Unit “high-end” Upgrades

By: Russ borden

Russ borden — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:24:03 +0000

I have a mx 406 do you have a new or used DAC ? If you do let me know how much you want for it.

By: Russ borden

Russ borden — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:28:16 +0000

Where do you install the black gates+V-cap? And how hard is it to install.

By: ST

ST — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:37:46 +0000

Hi Mic / Victor,

i wish to purchase a new / used Mcintosh HU. do you1 have any “budget” recoman ?
i currently use soundscream mid, Xetec Amp, Rojak Woofer & Midbase…it look rojak but the sound i acceptable…(maybe i not go so high end yet…ha)

plan to change to Mcintosh HU and mix with my current xetec amp and a crossover
the sound will be improved ? thanks

By: Wilson Low

Wilson Low — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:30:34 +0000

I’m only keen in the MX 4000, how much is this?

Lens, does it post an issue if weaken?

How soon can you get it change ?

Immediate Stock?

By: Richard Loh

Richard Loh — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:42:34 +0000

Hi There,

Interested in getting the MX4000 or MX5000 to work with my Alpine PXA-H900 as reportedly possible. Will I be able to look forward to the analogish Mac sounding since DAC processing is via PXA-H900 then? Please let me know the $ involved on the hardware and modded required. Thanks. Richard@65-91814419

By: michael

michael — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:28:26 +0000

Dave (x2) Thanks for writing and here is your reply. For further discussion, please email us at victor@audio-creations.com or michael@audio-creations.com

1) USD1000 (high-end clocking) email for details.

2) USD 250 (using full blackgates + V-cap); USD170 (using full blackgates); USD150 (using full blackgates + part nichicon muse)

3) I’m going make it simple and layman. Clocking upgrades gives a sense of realism to the sound. You can now feel the music because the sound now becomes more musically involving, airy, 3-dimensional and improved overall in control, definition and details without sounding edgy.

Power upgrades on the power supply (DC-DC) gives the music better control, grip and make the background much quieter, giving a better sense of wholesome and feel to the individual frequencies without sounding congested, thin and boring. The flagship upgrade with addition of Vcap gives a better sense of brilliance and dynamics, and helps on micro-detailing capability.

For further information, remember to drop us a note at our email. We will try our best to educate you on what you need to bring your system to the next level.

By: David

David — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:49:02 +0000

Hi,

I have an MX406. Regarding upgrades, I had the following questions:

1) How much money (US) to upgrade the head unit.
2) How much money (US) to upgrade the DC-DC power supply?
3) What improvement(s) will I hear, as a result of the upgrades. I understand it should be better, but I was looking for more descriptives of the result.

Thanks,

Dave

By: michael

michael — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:04:11 +0000

hi Rodger N.Rogers,
We are out of stock for the mda5000 at the moment. I have emailed you the price of a good condition used, as well as a brand new unit. I will get back to you via email once stock is available. Thanks.
michael

By: Rodger N. Rogers

Rodger N. Rogers — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:35:34 +0000

I wish to purchase the McIntosh MDA5000. Do you have this unit available?
What is the price for this item, and also the (approx) cost for shipping to the U.S.?

Please give price quotes in USD.

Thank you.

Rodger N. Rogers
rodger.n.rogers@us.army.mil