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Angeboten wird „C48“ von McIntosh aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2838352489 endet am 30.07.2026 um 18:07 Uhr.
A clean, sensible ask for a well-liked McIntosh preamp, and it lands just under the market’s middle. With the recent EUR comparables centered at €2,537, and the 25th percentile at €2,519, €2,500 is a small but real discount—close enough to fair, but cheap enough to feel like a good buy rather than a stretch.
The C48 is respected for its musical, low-noise phono and line-stage performance, flexible connectivity, and the kind of build quality that makes McIntosh gear hold value well. In good condition, this is the sort of listing that rewards a buyer who wants a serious hub for a system without paying top-of-market money; just confirm all inputs, display, remote, and any original packaging if those matter to you.
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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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