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McIntosh MC240Description: For sale is a lately serviced and thus fully operational McIntosh MC240. A full work summary is shown below. Every machine is tested thoroughly and competently for many an hour at our shop after servicing We do the majority of our business at our storefront in Rhode Island. We encourage you to make an appointment and hear the unit for yourself! Give us a ring at [phone removed by eBay]. Shipped promptly and competently-see our hundreds of positive feedback on our adept shipping methods. We encourage you to make an appointment and come and hear it through our system at the shop in the Rhode Island! You will fall in love with sound of this thing. We can reached at [phone removed by eBay] should you have any questions at all. See our feedback as regards shipping-we use only first-rate materials and methods. Work Summary:-Fully tested for many an hour.-All faulty components, i.e., capacitors, resistors have been replaced.-All bad connections have been addressed.-All work performed by a competent technician with decades experience.Included: (1) Amplifier
At US$4,500, this sits above the recent used market median of US$3,600 and clearly over the 75th percentile at US$3,600, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. It’s not an automatic pass for a classic McIntosh, but the ask leaves less room for condition surprises than the better-priced examples.
The MC240 is a respected early tube stereo amp with real collector appeal, and when it’s healthy it brings that big, saturated, effortless presentation people chase. A clean, original, well-serviced unit can justify a premium, but at this level a buyer should want strong proof of service history, quiet operation, and matched output tubes before paying up.
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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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