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McIntosh MC 22 Mark V Pre Amplifier For all Mcintosh fans out there, opportunity to own an excellent conditioned preamplifier. If you like the warm smooth sound of Mcintosh, you need to listen to this preamplifier. This newest version of our C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier – the Mk V – is the direct replacement to our highly regarded C70 Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Plenty of inputs and also has MC/MM phono stage. Beautiful to look at and has high wife acceptance factor. Very forgiving especially when you listen to old recordings. Have the original box and fully w
This is a fair ask leaning slightly good value rather than a steal: A$7,500 sits above the A$5,515 median but well below the A$15,104 75th percentile from your 32-listing AUD comp set. In other words, it’s priced a bit premium to the middle of the market, but not into the “ambitious” zone.
For a clean, excellent-condition piece, that can still make sense if you want one of McIntosh’s more characterful, fully analog preamps with the usual strengths: weighty build, rich tonal density, and long-service appeal. The upside here is condition—if it’s genuinely excellent, that matters more than chasing the cheapest example on a vintage McIntosh piece. I’d mainly want confirmation of original accessories, service history, and that all controls are quiet, because those are the things that preserve value and satisfaction.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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