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Angeboten wird „MC 1000 High-End Monoblöcke Endverstärker“ von McIntosh als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5627920067 endet am 04.08.2026 um 06:11 Uhr.
The McIntosh C-8 stands out as a rare vintage vacuum-tube preamp from the 1960s, prized for its warm, detailed soundstage and iconic blue meters that still turn heads in high-end setups.
At €9,999 in good condition, this sits ambitiously at the upper end of the used market, just above the €9,960 75th percentile from 19 recent comparable EUR listings (median €8,437; 25th-75th range €4,487-€9,960). It's not a steal but reasonable if truly pristine. Before biting, verify the tube condition and matching—replacements can cost €500+—and confirm all original knobs, cables, and the walnut case are included, as substitutions tank resale value. Check for oxidized jacks too, a common age-related gremlin.
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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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