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• Power Amplifier Overview – The McIntosh MC252, released in 2003, is a solid-state Class AB amplifier delivering 250W per channel with McIntosh Autoformer technology, ensuring full power output into 2, 4, or 8-ohm loudspeakers with exceptional reliability.
• High-Current Performance – Designed for demanding speakers, the McIntosh MC252 uses a robust power supply, wide dynamic headroom, and exceptional current delivery to maintain clarity, control, and effortless authority at any listening level.
• Iconic McIntosh Engineering – Featuring premium output transistors, low-distortion circuitry, and the brand’s signature blue watt meters, the amplifier provides refined musicality with outstanding transparency, imaging stability, and tonal consistency across all genres.
• Precision Build Quality – Heavy-duty chassis construction, advanced thermal management, and gold-plated binding posts ensure long-term durability, while maintaining the refined sonic signature expected from McIntosh reference-level amplifiers.
• Dimensions – Approx. 445 mm (W) × 238 mm (H) × 413 mm (D). Substantial footprint designed for proper rack placement and optimal ventilation.
• Weight – Approx. 39 kg. The high-mass transformer and robust steel chassis contribute to mechanical stability, resonance control, and enhanced amplifier performance.
At S$5,980, this near-new McIntosh MC252 matches the median of nine recent SGD listings (S$5,980), making it a fair price rather than a bargain, but it stands out sharply against the obvious alternative: used US-market MC252s hovering around $1,636 (roughly S$2,250–S$2,400), which typically lack the Singaporean “like_new” condition and local warranty support.
The MC252 is a highly regarded 250Wpc solid-state amp that delivers clean power into 2Ω, 4Ω, and 8Ω loads, and 500W bridged mono. Its compact size, McIntosh build quality, and ability to drive difficult speakers make it a top-tier choice for serious two-channel systems. At a fair price with like-new condition, this listing is a solid buying opportunity for an enthusiast who values reliability, original-owner care, and local provenance over chasing the absolute lowest global price.
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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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