Nice Music Hall A70.2 integrated amp w remote, box, manual 125w/ch MM phono

geppy1

I am selling my Music Hall A 70.2 integrated amp. The A70.2 puts out 125 w/ch into 8 ohms and 180 into 4 ohms and features a dual mono construction with separate transformers and power supplies for both channels. Nice reviews online on this amp. The A 70.2 has switching for two pairs of speakers as well as headphones. There are 6 inputs including a very nice MM phono section, a front panel mini jack, one set of balanced inputs and 3 RCA inputs. There is also a HT bypass to use just the power amp section and a preamp out for a sub. The display can be dimmed or turned off and shows input and volume level. The remote controls other MH products as well. The sound is very open and just slightly on the warm side. Very well built. It is in excellent condition and everything works as it should. Includes amp, owners manual, original double box and packing , MH system remote and power cord. Asking $685 Thanks

Music Hall A70.2 Integrated Amp

A Two-Channel Monster with Unyielding Power and Delicate Nuance

Pounding out a massive 125 watts per channel, the a70.2 is Music Hall's most powerful integrated amplifier to date. Impressive with its brawn, yet subtle with its delicacy, the engulfing soundstage and engaging sonic character are the direct result of Music Hall's brilliant circuit design and careful attention placed on the critical components for accurate and musical sound reproduction while eliminating all unnecessary elements.

Geared primarily toward the music lover with a two channel audio system, Music Hall has included a direct av input (home theater bypass), for those who want to use the amplifier section of the a70.2 to power the front channels in a home theater set-up. Vinyl fans will rejoice over the exceptional MM phono preamp. Constructed using the finest parts and hand assembled, the a70.2 is the ideal component around which to build a stunning audio system.
Features:

125 watt/ch stereo amp
ultra quiet preamp section with gold plated inputs
high qrade no-short speaker binding posts for A & B speakers
direct AV (home theater bypass) input
CD, Tuner, Aux, iPod input, XLR, and MM phono input
gorgeous slim line system remote control
low distortion highly accurate TI PGA 2311 digitally controlled analog volume control
special vibration damping feet
dual-mono design
preamp output
headphone output
detachable AC cable
2 x massive Toroidal power transformer – one for each channel
thick brushed aluminum fascia
easily readable and dimmable vacuum florescent display
solid chassis
voltage switchable

rooftop59

That’s a sweet looking integrated. GLWS!

GEBBY44

Finally heard a Music Hall for the first time just the other day and was very impressed. If I hadn't just bought an Anthem integrated 2 days ago I would've been all over this. Great price for a such a quality piece!

PSOVLSK

@Milito this might be the answer to improved 2 channel sound.

stangman67

Same build as the TEAC AI-2000, which is a very high regarded integrated. This is a great price! I loved my TEAC 2000

rooftop59

PSOVLSK wrote: »

@Milito this might be the answer to improved 2 channel sound.

Yep, and you could sell your current amp and buy a streamer!!

Milito

PSOVLSK wrote: »

@Milito this might be the answer to improved 2 channel sound.

Might be, but I don't have any room on my setup for something that big as you will see in the picture of my setup.

rooftop59

Milito wrote: »

PSOVLSK wrote: »

@Milito this might be the answer to improved 2 channel sound.

Might be, but I don't have any room on my setup for something that big as you will see in the picture of my setup.

It would go where your amp is because you wouldn’t need the amp...but I would put a fan on it...

Milito

Only problem with that is I would have to open the door to use the remote.

Also do you think it would sound better than the B&K if I got a preamp for it?

If I get preamp instead of a streamer I will be looking for one I can place on top of the cabinet. I may have to try to raise the TV some. My wife doesn't want it mounted on the wall. I've told her in the next house we get it will be mounted on the wall. We are looking for a one story now.

stangman67

I will tell you you won't find much better for the price, thus music hall/teac line didn't get their due IMO. I liked the pairing of both the Teac 2000/3000 with my 703's so I can already say its a decent match. Having purpose built preamp circuitry is really going to help you, and the dual mono amp configuration is a huge feature for the price.

msg

Milito wrote: »

Only problem with that is I would have to open the door to use the remote.

You can get an IR repeater.

Milito

So that would work well behind the wood door?

Still wonder if this are a streamer would make the biggest difference.

Such as a Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Stereo Network Streamer or a Bluesound Node 2i Wireless Music Streamer.

msg

Yes. It's just like an extension for the remote sensor.

rooftop59

Your preamp is your main issue. But of course if you get a preamp or integrated you will have to get something to stream with.

I use an ir extender with my Logitech smart remote in this system:

Milito

So I would connect my Yamaha A-2070 to the home theater by pass on the preamp, then connect the preamp to my amp, correct? How would I connect the streamer?

rooftop59

What geppy is selling is an integrated amplifier. You would sell your amp and replace it with the music hall. Then connect your streamer to an analog variable input on the music hall integrated. Then use the lr preouts from the Yamaha into the integrated’s HT bypass input. The integrated would power your main speakers.

The caveat of this setup is that you would utilize the DACs of whatever streamer you purchase.

Milito

Yes I know it's an integrated amp, but I saw this in the manual:

Pre Out
This output is always active and can be used to connect the a70.2 to a
subwoofer or an additional power amplifier. Simply connect this output to the
input on your subwoofer or amplifier.

So I thought I could use my B&K with it.

rburgess714

Milito wrote: »

So I would connect my Yamaha A-2070 to the home theater by pass on the preamp, then connect the preamp to my amp, correct? How would I connect the streamer?

You would remove your existing B&K and would connect the Music Hall to your Yamaha and the amp in the Music Hall would power your L and R speakers when the Music Hall is in HT Bypass mode. The Music Hall Integrated has a nice preamp section and you would connect your streamer to that.

Milito

One issue I worry about is most people here say the LSiM towers sound the best with over 200 watts, the 4420 is 225. I worry that this preamp at 125 won't be enough. Is my thinking wrong?

The reason I'm asking the questions here to decide if I want to try to purchase this preamp so it is related to his selling it. If I wasn't interested I wouldn't be asking the questions here.

rooftop59

Yes you could use your B&K with it, but then I would just buy a preamp. You’ll probably pay the same amount for a preamp with HT bypass.

As for the power, I don’t know. I do know that @jeremymarcinko powered his 705s with a Yamaha integrated that was I think 80wpc and loved it. Honestly, at this price try it and if you don’t like it you can resell it...

jeremymarcinko

Yes. The A-S801 was only 100wpc full bandwidth at 8ohm. It was a wonderful match with the 705s. I wouldn’t worry about the max watts too much. A good well designed high current amp around 100wpc is enough to handle the transients.

Milito

Thanks everyone.

pm sent.

WLDock

Milito wrote: »

Also do you think it would sound better than the B&K if I got a preamp for it?

As others have stated, the only way to know if the music hall suites your taste over the B&K is to try it. The size of your room and the level that you listen will be the determining factor. Most would be fine with 125 watts powering the LSiM towers however headroom junkies always want more.

I'm headed toward an integrated mated with my HT setup as well and have researched and auditioned different ones. Even used there is not much out there with a dual mono design, over 100 watts, HT bypass, sub out, remote for under $700. Maybe a Music Fidelity A300 if one can find one. Even a used discontinued Music Hall Mambo 50W x 2 Class A integrated w/built in DAC goes for $800-$1000 used. A good used hybrid preamp like a Vincent Audio SA-31 or a Benchmark DAC1 PRE would run $500-$700. Then, some features are absent. So, you could go separates over integrated for more money. A new Schiit Freya+ is $899. Then, there are cables, etc... The value in a piece like this used Music Hall becomes apparent real quick.

Getting this Music hall integrated and selling your B&K is a nice upgrade path for music. Then as others have stated, pick up a Node 2i that already has a decent built in DAC and then hopefully there should be some noticeable differences in your music playback. The next step would be a better DAC....but cost go up from there....you know how it goes. Just enjoy the music and don't worry about upgrades until the time is right.

I was considering this unit also so you better move on it!. I was about to move on some speakers but the seller decided not to ship. I really want a NAD M3, Vincent Audio SV-237MK, or Classe Sigma 2200i integrated but even used will be 2x-4x the price of this MH unit. So maybe I'll do something nice to my garden... about to go out now and get to work.

Milito

Waiting for a response from geppy1.

Milito

Answered your pm geppy1.

geppy1

This is sold Thanks A very nice amp

Milito

Thanks geppy1!

PSOVLSK

Congrats!

rooftop59

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts @Milito! 🥳

Milito

I'll need to wait till I get my replacement tweeters installed for a good comparsion @rooftop.

WLDock

Nice! The value per dollar of your system is going up. You got LSiM for under a grand, and an integrated like this for under $700. Smart buy! Do provide feedback.