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Excellent, one of my collection.Fully serviced.Original Mcintosh and telefunken tubes.Work like a charm.Local pickup Morrow Georgia 30260 Welcome
The asking price is ambitious at US$5,200 versus a typical used market centered around US$3,600, with the upper quartile at US$3,855. That puts this roughly US$1,345 above the 75th percentile, so it needs genuinely strong provenance or exceptional condition to justify itself.
The MC240 is a classic for good reason: big, musical midrange, lovely transformer-coupled tube tone, and enduring collectability. If it’s truly clean, well-serviced, and complete, the long-term appeal is real—but at this price a buyer should expect documentation, recent restoration work, and no hidden needs, because age-related service on a unit like this can get expensive fast.
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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