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Offered is „MA252 Hybrid Vollverstärker AC Gerät mit OVP“ by McIntosh as second-hand device from the category „Fully integrated Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8911794753 ends on 15.10.2026 at 10:28 o'clock.
At €3,350, this sits right on the median of the recent used market, so it reads as a fair buy rather than a bargain or a stretch. It’s priced comfortably inside the usual spread, with the 25th percentile at €3,295 and the 75th at €3,841, so there’s no premium being asked here.
What makes it appealing is that the MA252 is one of those McIntosh integrateds that combines real muscle with the brand’s easy, warm-sounding balance, so it suits a wide range of speakers and systems. In good condition, a clean example at this level is the kind of listing worth moving on if the cosmetics, service history, and remote are all in order.
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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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