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Offered is „C1100“ by McIntosh as second-hand device from the category „Tube-Preamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2279959362 ends on 12.11.2026 at 13:27 o'clock.
This is a serious, flagship preamp, and the asking price sits above the typical used market but not wildly so. With a median of €5,197 and a 75th percentile of €8,947, €8,400 lands just under the upper quartile, so it reads as ambitious but still defensible for a clean example.
The appeal here is straightforward: the C1100 is prized for its refined phono performance, dual-chassis layout, and the kind of ease and control that suits revealing systems. If the listing includes the original power supply, remote, tubes in healthy shape, and solid cosmetics, that helps a lot. At this price, I’d want confirmation of tube hours and service history, but a well-kept unit can still make sense for someone chasing a reference-level McIntosh front end.
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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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