Music Hall: a15.3 Integrated Amplifier (Speaker Amp + Phono Stage) – Black Music Hall

LAB POINTS

• entry-level integrated audiophile amplifier, a great centerpiece for a turntable-based audio system
• integrated: features both a Phono Preamp to connect a turntable and a 50w Amplifier to power your passive speakers
• minimalist design and streamlined features built for modern setups
• (5) stereo RCA inputs: connect up to (5) components
• 3.5mm front panel line input to easily connect phone, laptop, MP3 player
• 3.5mm front panel headphone output
• special padded vibration damping feet
• remote control included

LAB REVIEW

We’ve been looking for an affordable (relative, audiohphile market), quality solution for audio setups that need an integrated amplifier (preamplifier and a power amplifier in one unit). Music Hall has delivered smartly with the a15.3. Firstly, Music Hall has streamlined the unnecessary features and provided the essentials for the modern listening setup. The (5) inputs allow you to simultaneously connect turntable, receiver, computer, and more. The front panel design gives a nod to digital music players with an easy access line input. The built-in Phono input features low-noise. The Power Amplifier delivers 50w per speaker, which is plenty of power for mid-sized rooms (as a reference, Pro-Ject’s popular Stereo Box offers 30w). If you want to build an audiophile-quality setup, the a15.3 is an excellent foundation.

Need speakers for this amplifier? Checkout Music Hall Marimba Passive Speakers.

KEY FEATURES

• high-current 50 watt/ch amplifier
• ultra low noise pre-amplifier section
• gold plated heavy gauge speaker binding posts
• (5) analog stereo gold plated inputs
• (1) pre-amp out
• moving-magnet phono input
• (1) 3.5mm headphone output
• (1) 3.5mm front panel line input
• special padded vibration damping feet
• powerful high-current toroidal power transformer
• brushed aluminum face plate
• solid chassis
• voltage switchable
• black fascia + case
• removable power cord
• 17″(w) x 14.3″(d) x 3.1″(h) / 432 x 363 x 79mm
• 17 lbs / 7.7 kg

COMES WITH

• remote control
• power cord