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Both fully serviced. Excellent and work wonderfully. The one on the left, bought from Bruce McIntosh, was from Frank H. McIntosh, the grandson of the founder of McIntosh. It does have its box and manual. It's an excellent, rare piece of history. Local pickup Stockbridge GA 30281 welcome
Condition is unknown, so the US$5,900 ask is easy to benchmark but a bit hard to fully judge without restoration detail. Against your comp set, it sits well above the US$4,200 median and also above the US$4,200 75th percentile, so this reads as ambitious rather than fair.
The upside is the model itself: McIntosh mono blocks have a real following for their muscular, effortless presentation, strong build, and long service life when properly sorted. If this one is truly clean, original, and freshly serviced, the premium can make sense; if not, a buyer should want proof of recent work, quiet operation, and healthy output parts before paying up.
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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