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Tested and Working. This was pulled from a working environment. Please look at all pictures before purchasing, only what is included in pictures is included in sale.Will ship same day purchased in a professionally packaged box. (D)92IM SS
Compared with the obvious alternative of waiting for a cleaner deal in the US$2,700 median market, US$4,000 is firmly ambitious and sits above the US$4,600 75th percentile only if you read the title as a standard C22; on the numbers you gave, this one is above the typical used range and not a bargain. For a buyer, that means paying for the commemorative edition premium rather than hunting pure value, so I’d only lean in if this specific piece has the cosmetics, provenance, and completeness to justify the spread.
The upside is that the C22 name still carries real cachet: it’s one of McIntosh’s best-known tube preamps, valued for its big, musical presentation and long-term collectability. If it’s genuinely clean, well maintained, and comes with original packaging or paperwork, that can support the price; if not, I’d want a stronger cushion versus the median because age-related service history matters on these.
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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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