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Pairs of Cary Audio V12 tubes (Serviced)Mcintosh mx110 Preamp (Serviced fully recaps)Check out pictures for more details.Message if you have any questions.Local pickup Morrow Georgia 30260 Welcome
An MX110 sits near the top of McIntosh’s vintage tuner-preamp lore, but this asking price is well beyond the recent used market. Against your own comps, US$7,500 is far above the US$3,199 median and even past the US$4,681 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious rather than a buy-now deal.
That premium only makes sense for an exceptional example: fully serviced, verified original, with strong cosmetics, proper wood case, and documentation or a standout provenance story. The MX110 is prized for its warm tube preamp section, very usable FM tuner, and classic McIntosh build, so a truly top-tier survivor can command more. But at US$7,500, a buyer should want proof that this is an unusually complete, freshly sorted piece—not just a nice one.
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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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