Continuing with our series of looking at the best audio equipment on the market, today well take a peek at a few of the finest amplifiers on the market. Mcintosh audio audioshark the best high end audio discussion forum. Since 1949, mcintosh has made among the worlds best audio and video equipment. Mcintosh mc452 stereo power amplifier legendary performance from a legendary company. Unfollow audio mcintosh to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Amplifiers kendall, florida 33156 audiogon the highend audio community see more. Audiogon is a community for hifi enthusiasts and audiophiles. Our iconic blue watt output meter is globally recognized as a symbol of quality home audio. Mcintosh labs holds 35 patents and has produced some of the industrys most valuable and formidable. Classic us audio manufacturer mcintosh has signaled its return to the audio custom installation market with a brace of new amplifiers and three speakers for mounting in walls and ceilings.
One of the preeminent audio brands since 1949, mcintosh amplifiers are made in america with uncompromising quality. Mcintosh returns to the custom installation business with. Do real audiophiles buy mcintosh page 2 steve hoffman. Whether you are interested in a stateoftheart home theater, a traditional music only system, whole house audio, or home automation for you new or existing home, audio visions is the right partner we can offer choices for all these ranging from modest to exotic. Wadia 521 dac hfa the independent source for audio. Americas largest free audiohifi and home theater classifieds site. Probably the one of the best deals on new or used for home theater equipment. The cover and the book s entire color scheme reflect mcintoshs blackandgold glass faceplates and blue meters. I am constantly changing or upgrading my system but for now this is my system. The mcintosh ma8900 sports a number of features not found on competitive integrated amplifiers including. Based on audiogon blue book value and what others are advertised for i. Didnt see a place to post about selling and buying but thought id give this a try.
The ultimate guide to buying and selling used av gear. Get the best deals on mcintosh when you shop the largest online selection at. Browse all new and used mcintosh amplifiers, dacs, players and more for sale listings, forum discussions and user systems below. No one we know has ever seen this rare tuner, which the orion bluebook says. For example, ive seen several mcintosh c48, c50, mx150 and mc601s sold on audiogon and you dont even have them listed in the blue book. If its audio related and you want to buy it, sell it, or look for it, then we are your onestop, comprehensive resource. For audiophiles who want the cutting edge of convenience, control, and durability, there are few other components that can match the ma8900. You can subscribe to receive email alerts when kruipen finds a particular piece of equipment for sale on the.
Please check my audiogon feedbacks under ckaudiock audio my company established in 1993 and has 25 years experiencein high e. Nov 11, 2011 today, since the kids were home from school and running around downstairs like little wild native americans still politically incorrect to say that, i guess, i took my 1966 mcintosh mx110 z out of the cabinet in my vintage system downstairs and lugged it upstairs for a little test. Blue power meters, output autoformers, power guard, and sentry monitoring are just some of the specific features that you can only find in a mcintosh audio component. You can subscribe to receive email alerts when kruipen finds a particular piece of equipment for sale on the secondhand market. Mcintosh mc452 stereo power amplifier legendary performance. Jan 23, 2020 other audiophiles that ive met religious check the blue book values of the components that they own almost as if they were actual securities securities that made sound. I do not have the box or the manual, but will include doubleboxing if shipped. Audiogon provides a marketplace for people to buy, sell, trade, or discuss highend audio. All mcintosh assault virtual systems audiogon marketplace. With a mcintosh home stereo system or home theater, listeners have the ability to create their own luxury audio experience and truly live their music. Corderman and maurice painchaud, as well as learning about the modern day mcintosh with current president, charlie randall. Audioshark forum is a leading forum site for high end audio discussion, stereo system discussion, home theater system discussion, best home stereo system discussion. A place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss existing and new audio products, music servers, music streamers and computer audio, digital to audio converters, turntables, phono stages, cartridges, reel to reel.
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Year of release, retail price, private party value, tradein value and our own agon average, which uses audiogon s proprietary market data to determine the recommended real market value. With the xr series speakers, mcintosh is trying to get into more home theaters. The amp has a couple light scuffs and nicks but cannot see unless up close. Mcintosh mc 206 power amplifier for sale canuck audio mart. Mcintosh d150 digital preamp headphone amp, mcintosh mcd550 sacdcd player with inputs. Jan 14, 2012 for example, ive seen several mcintosh c48, c50, mx150 and mc601s sold on audiogon and you dont even have them listed in the blue book. Mcintosh mc206 6 channel amp in excellent condition. And thanks to our unique autoformer, this full 600 watts is delivered into 2, 4 or 8 ohm speakers. Audio amplifier audiophile top audio husband tech dreams electronics room vintage.
Mar 04, 2005 probably the one of the best deals on new or used for home theater equipment. Mcintosh mc275 tube amplifier available at audio visual solutions group 9340 w. Buy and sell highend audio equipment or music on audiogon. Audio classics new and used stereo equipment for sale. Do 21st century mcintosh amps sound better than 20th centurymcintosh amps. This is my most recent 2019 mcintosh stereo system for music. Audio bluebook s extensive database of highend audio products offers instant access to everything you need to know to set the right price. Youd be hardpressed to find an audio brand that commands more respect.
Id sign up for the audiogon bluebook for a month to establish value. Audio recommendations from audiophiles and free forums. Mcintosh continues to define the ultimate home entertainment experience for discriminating consumers around the world, with the iconic mcintosh blue watt meters globally recognized as a symbol of quality audio. It has a stellar phonostage, internal dac, and has 5 digital inputs for use with a variety of sources, including an asynchronoususb input for computer based audio. Mcintosh stereo equipment since the golden age of audio, mcintosh laboratory, inc. It was on a par with oyaide 910 silver interconnects.
Since its inception, mcintosh has been powering some of the most important moments in music history and pop culture. I know they are built to last, retain their value, and have cool blue meters, but i dont know much about their sonic qualities. Vintage and new highend audio components, home theater systems and professional service. Mcintosh mc126 6 channel amplifier or bridge for 2 o. Make yourself at home and learn more about audiogon. Your reliance on this data in no way implies any responsibility on the part of audiogon. I am selling only because i have recently moved and my current house set up does not allow for multi channel speaker cable to be set up.
I am an electrical and mechanical engineer whos been in this hobby for 24 years now. Buying used mcintosh audio amplifiers preamps classic tube. Our system is entirely dedicated to our love of music and i listen critically every day. I bet the 2200 tone controls would be a verygood pre amp for the 275. Other audiophiles that ive met religious check the blue book values of. We are now paying top prices for all vintage and modern mcintosh audio equipment modern, vintage, working, and in need of repair. Mcintosh amplifiers, blue meters, high end 2014 youtube. With orion blue books assistance can now provide the largest source for used pricing anywhere. World wide stereo brought on mcintosh soon after we opened in 1979, and some of our original mcintosh customers still look. All mcintosh products are built at the binghamton, n.
Is your audio system missing that signature mcintosh blue glow. This is the best way to protect your wood or tile floor from the spikes on the base of your speaker, speaker stand or rack, while maintaining the proper. Search faster with audio blue book extension subscribe. Audiogon provides a marketplace for people to buy, sell, trade, or discuss high end audio. Mcintosh see the tube tuners page for information on several mcintosh tube tuners. This is the question that motivated adam sapek to create his noprofit website, a kind of an audio blue book.
A few imperfections in the glass front near the top trim. The racks of blue and green amps with their potemeter readouts are the sort of eye candy that a true. I have a mcintosh mx110 that my friend wants to sell. Mcintosh mc 402 great amp all around in excellent condition. This is a brand that has to be experienced in the flesh to truly grasp the level of sophistication of these components. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. In addition to providing access to a virutally unlimited amount of music, a mcintosh media streamer also lets you listen to your cloud and internet based digital music with the superior sound quality and fidelity of mcintosh. Top prices paid used mcintosh stereo equipment working or not untested ok any condition ok. Get pricing information for tons of highend audio equipment on audiogon, the highend audio community. Mcintosh ma8000 integrated amplifier the listening post. Mcintosh electronics production history 1949 to 1999 ttube, sssolid state, wwatts, afautoformer, pgpower guard, dcdirect coupled, slslim line. There is even a boundin gold ribbon for a bookmark.
We are widely trusted by numerous types of users including pawnshops, brokers, retailers, attorneys. They carefully build every piece by hand at their factory in binghamton, new york while other companies outsource their manufacturing, mac continues to employ americans to ensure their products meet high standards of quality. Jan 12, 2012 mcintosh suggests that the lcr80s can be wall or shelf mounted or even mounted in existing cabinetry. My vintage mcintosh mx110 preamp surprised me today. The c2500 has a pulse code modulationonly dac that goes up to 32 bit, 192 khz sampling. Mar 20, 2020 world of mcintosh is an immersive audio showroom for mcintosh laboratory, sonus faber, audio research and sumiko audio.
We have 279 mcintosh listings for wednesday, apr 29. Mcintosh tube amplifier available at audio visual solutions group 9340 w. Do you think that real audiophiles care about looks. However, i can not find any historical sale prices for these speakers in audio bluebook. Mcintosh audio equipment models on audiogon, the highend audio community. This is a history of mcintosh models and years produced compliments of mcintosh labs.
Db level header audio power amplifier vu meter classic mcintosh figure lake blue. Krell kav 500 multi channel amp excellent condition. And what about those big blue meters and blackglass front panels. Why audiogon is the most positively disruptive force in high. Dec 10, 2007 mods for hi end gear, not smart business. Buy products related to mcintosh audio products and see what customers say about mcintosh audio products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. An object of desire cherished by music lovers around the world, the mc275 was designed and engine mcintosh mc275 tube amplifier. Free fedex delivery new flagship 450 watts per channel beast in 8 ohms featuring a true balanced design with a 1700 va toroidal power transformer, four talllarge size blue capacitors and 28 premium betamatched output transistors. It appears to me that audio bluebook is no longer being updated. If you want to get fancy, look up the blue book prices to give an idea of what your system is realistically worth used. Other audiophiles that ive met religious check the blue book values of the components that they own almost as if they were actual securities securities that made sound. Few if any other electronics manufacturers sell for more than the original price like mcintosh does. Sonus faber venere is a really popular speaker and i have seen many 100s.
Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hiend amplifiers, preamps, home theater, tube hifi. Mcintosh mxa80 integrated stereo system w dedicated headphone amp. Mcintosh rs100 wireless speaker w builtin wifi and dts playfi. It produces an extraordinary 600 watts of power more than enough to drive virtually any loudspeaker. People can buy, sell, or trade hifi equipment in our marketplace.
Prefer local sale but will ship at buyers expense which will be lots cause it is quite heavy. How do i know if the price im paying for used hifi equipment is fair. I hate mcintosh before buying an almost all mcintosh system mcd201c220mc252 i had fun changing components every 3 months and draining my bank account. The system retrieves secondhand prices from audiogon and, in the future, from other websites and is updated on a. Highend audio discussion forum audiogon discussion forum. A mainstay of the audiophile world since the late 90s, audiogon is the largest, most respected highend audio community in the industry. Mcintosh mcintosh labs americanmade audio and video equipment. I dont get the whole theory of modding any expensive gear,im not trying to say that mcintosh is the end all even though it is for. Mcintosh was founded in the late 1940s and is one of the original highend audio companies.
Mcintosh made its name as a leader in highperformance audio excellence via beautiful, powerful amplifiers and mcintosh remains firstchoice among todays audiophiles, audio engineers, and music lovers the world over. This amplifier was tradedin by a local customer and has been tested and works excellent with the exception of the lights on the front panel do not work and the price has been adjusted accordingly a simple fix for an electronics repair shop. Buy, sell, and trade high end audio and home theater equipment. Sahara avenue, suite las vegas, nv the only mcintosh sonus faber platinum dealer in las vegas, nevada. Why audiogon is the most positively disruptive force in highend. The mc601 monoblock amplifier features the classic mcintosh design yet is timelessly handsome. Editorial kruipen, searching for secondhand hifi prices. Thats a bogus claim, just like saying ruined retail for everything else. The photographs, photo editing, and layout are fittingly worldclass. Theyve been available for a couple of years by the manufacturer and theyre always being listed on audiogon why not update the stinkin blue book. The mc207 amplifier produces an amazing movie experience in your home by delivering 200 watts of pow mcintosh mc275 tube amplifier. Audiogon is the worlds largest highend audio community. What 5 adjectives would you use to describe the sound qualities of mcintosh amps.
While you can find mcintosh group brands products in about 200 authorized shops around the nation, nowhere else will you find this kind of sensory experience that brings the music to life. I believe that achieving highest quality sound is primarily dependent on setup. Mcintosh cs speaker cable w preattached spade connectors. If youre the type of music lover who refuses to compromise when it comes to audio quality, the mcintosh mha50 portable dac and headphone amplifier will impress with the way it offers audiophile. I welcome any suggestions on upgrades especially the speakers given that they have to be low profile or bookshelf on stands. Mcintosh audio, blue meters, mac amplifiers, mcintosh group, world of mcintosh, highend munic avshowreports. Consider us your audio blue book source for used pricing. Having ample reserves of power on tap is one requirement, as is the ability to drive a wide range of realworld. Today, since the kids were home from school and running around downstairs like little wild native americans still politically incorrect to say that, i guess, i took my 1966 mcintosh mx110 z out of the cabinet in my vintage system downstairs and lugged it. Editorial kruipen, searching for secondhand hifi prices tntaudio. Mcintosh replacement bulbs complete set for mc502 ma6200 9 bulbs.
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