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Excellent condition McIntosh Set MC250, C24, MR71. Original owner units from new. Glass and chassis are in mint condition. Units should be bench tested / serviced before directly powering on / for daily use as they haven’t been used in quite some time. Retail is about double what I’m asking, allowing the next owner room to account for service / internal refurbishment costs. Cash Local pickup Long Island NY. Shipping available at buyer’s expense - message me your zip code for an accurate shipping quote Thank you !
At US$3,350, this sits well above the recent used market you provided for this model, where the median is US$1,184 and the upper quartile is US$1,274, so the ask looks ambitious rather than fair. Unless this example has exceptional provenance, a full service, or unusually strong cosmetic originality, it is priced far beyond the typical range.
The MC250 is a respected vintage McIntosh stereo amp: compact, muscular enough for sensible speakers, and prized for the brand’s build quality and long-term serviceability. That said, at this level a buyer should want clear evidence of condition, originality, and proper operation, because any needed restoration would make the gap to market value even harder to justify.
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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