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This is a highly collectible piece and great examples like these are increasing in value every year. McIntosh did not make many tube integrated models, making this a collectors piece from the early 1960’s and one of the most sought after tube integrated amps from McIntosh.With its hybrid layout consisting of a solid state preamp and tube power amp, it's a very intriguing piece from McIntosh. Capable of delivering 30 WPC cleanly and can drive most speakers well,Particularly this unit has been serviced and fully recapped, 3 can capacitors 1 paper capacitor are very high-end replacement parts, all the power tubes and new and matching as quad, Electro-harmonic 7591, made in Russia,Unit was just fully serviced and had all of his controls cleaned with DeoXit D5 & F5 also lubricated with DeoXit D100 & F100, and Bias adjustment set to factory service manual settings.These are highly sought after, sound fantastic and look absolutely amazing.Cosmetically: Chrome chassis little rust but all letters are visible, everything else is in very good cosmetic condition.Thanks for watching and demo available .
The MA230 is a serious vintage McIntosh piece, but at US$3,150 this ask is a bit above the recent used market anchor. With a median of US$2,873 and a 75th percentile of US$3,011, it reads as ambitious rather than fair, though not wildly out of line for a clean example.
What makes it worth considering is the appeal of a classic McIntosh integrated: strong build quality, distinctive tube-era voicing, and collector interest that can keep demand steady. If the unit is genuinely clean and complete, the upside is in owning one of the brand’s more desirable vintage integrateds; just be sure the condition is truly documented, since age, servicing history, and originality matter a lot more here than with a modern amp.
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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