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At US$700, this sits just under the median of US$739 and comfortably below the 75th percentile of US$950, so it reads as a fair-to-good buy in the current used market rather than a bargain-bin score. It’s not cheap enough to call a steal, but it is priced sensibly for a working example with the remote included.
That matters here because these McCormack line stages are well liked for their smooth, natural presentation and easy musicality, and the original remote adds real value for everyday use. At this level, the main check is straightforward: confirm quiet operation, clean switching, and that the remote functions properly. If it’s as described and cosmetically decent, this looks like a solid enthusiast purchase.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
McCormack Audio is a U.S. hi-fi brand founded by designer Steve McCormack, best known for its work in high-performance solid-state amplification. The company was active through the 1990s, and a Stereophile report notes that McCormack Audio was acquired in July 1998 by Bill Conrad and Lew Johnson. The brand has since become more closely associated with McCormack’s earlier classic designs and their long afterlife in the used market.
Its core identity has always been amplifiers and related electronics, especially power amplifiers and preamps. McCormack is not known as a speaker, turntable, DAC, headphone, or cable brand; its reputation rests mainly on transistor amplification and, later, aftermarket upgrades and service support for existing components through Steve McCormack’s later SMc Audio activities. That narrower focus is part of the brand’s appeal to serious enthusiasts.
In market terms, McCormack sits in the high-end but niche category, with particular significance among vintage and used-gear buyers. It is valued for muscular, well-engineered amplification rather than broad product breadth, and it has a cult following among audiophiles who appreciate classic American solid-state design. Today it is best understood as a respected legacy brand rather than a mainstream active manufacturer.
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