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• Product Overview – The McIntosh MP1100, introduced in 2016, is a premium tube phono preamplifier using four 12AX7A valves, delivering exceptional analog purity, wide dynamic range, and highly accurate RIAA equalization.
• Advanced Tube Architecture – The MP1100 employs fully balanced tube gain stages, ultra-low noise circuitry, and dual-mono signal paths, ensuring superior channel separation and remarkably low distortion across all supported phono formats.
• Comprehensive Vinyl Compatibility – With multiple loading options, three selectable inputs, and both MC and MM support, the MP1100 accommodates a broad range of cartridges while maintaining the McIntosh signature analog refinement.
• Precision Engineering – The MP1100 integrates robust shielding, advanced filtering, and a vibration-controlled chassis, ensuring ultra-quiet operation and stable performance that preserves the natural texture of vinyl recordings.
• Dimensions – Approx. 445 mm (W) × 152 mm (H) × 483 mm (D), designed in classic McIntosh proportions for seamless installation with matching components.
• Weight – Around 13.6 kg, featuring a rigid steel chassis and heavy internal shielding that enhances structural stability and reduces microphonic interference.
At S$10,800, this like-new McIntosh MP-1100 is ambitious, sitting well above the 75th percentile of S$9,507 and the median of S$8,214 from three recent SGD comps. While the original MSRP was $9,500 (roughly S$12,800 today), used market reality in Singapore shows most trades landing between S$7,460 and S$9,507; this listing commands a premium for its pristine condition but isn’t a bargain.
The MP-1100 remains a standout hybrid phono stage, blending four 12AX7A tubes with balanced solid-state circuitry for rich, dynamic MM/MC playback. Its heavy 18.2 kg chassis, meticulous build, and reputation for low distortion make it a long-term favorite among serious analog enthusiasts. If you value original-owner condition and McIntosh’s enduring reliability, this clean, fully intact unit offers genuine upside—just be sure to confirm all accessories and original packaging are included to justify the premium.
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McIntosh Laboratory, founded in 1949 in the United States by Frank H. McIntosh and Gordon Gow, embodies a storied heritage of American audio innovation. Originally based in Silver Spring, Maryland, before relocating to Binghamton, New York, where products are still handcrafted today, the brand emerged from a commitment to superior sound reproduction. From powering President Lyndon Johnson's inauguration to the Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound at Woodstock, McIntosh has shaped pivotal moments in music history and pop culture, earning its place as a cultural icon.
The company specializes in a comprehensive lineup of high-fidelity components, including renowned amplifiers—particularly its revered tube models for their warm, enveloping sound—along with solid-state power amps, stereo tuners, loudspeakers, turntables, music streamers, processors, and digital-to-analog converters. This breadth supports both two-channel stereo systems and multi-channel home theaters, delivering immersive experiences in music and film. Iconic blue watt meters on their gear have become globally recognized symbols of precision and power.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, McIntosh commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its uncompromising quality, luxurious build, and timeless design. Far from mid-tier or niche boutique, it stands as a premium benchmark, favored by legendary musicians and producers across decades, blending vintage allure with modern performance for those who demand the ultimate in sonic fidelity.
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