McIntosh 240 value

2+2
2+2 Posts: 546
edited April 2005 in Electronics
Anyone have a bluebook value of these?

My father in CA is getting rid of some of his vintage gear he bought used about 15 years ago including these huge Tannoy speakers (with natural stone magnets) etc. from the 60s He mentioned that he was getting rid of his tube amp and all the extra tubes for couple hundred $. I said that does not sound right. Looking at Audiogon and they range $1500 to $2000 asking price.....anyone know BB value?

BTW, my dad was very pleased at the appreciation of this unit....did better than many stocks he has bought!!

Thx...
System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited March 2005
    Tell your dad, I'd be MORE than happy to take it off his hands for double that couple of hundred.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited March 2005
    I dont know much about it....He has offered it to me but doesnt know how to bring it out to me...thing weighs like 70lbs...not to mention all the extra tubes...
    I am not sure it fits into my needs as I am expecting a kid soon...a boy at that and having hot tubes around may be a no no....Not to mention WAF...one of the reasons my dad is getting rid of it...my mom is on his back about it....funny how that works...
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    MCINTOSH
    PWR, MC- 240 VACUUM TUBE STEREO

    Description:
    Manufacture Years: 1960 - 1969
    Additional Information:
    Power: 40
    Retail
    MSRP: $300.00
    USED: $1,200.00
    Wholesale
    Mint: $800.00
    Average: $500.00

    Dibs after Troy!
    :D
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited March 2005
    Thanks BlueMD!:) It has been about 3 years since I saw this thing last so I cant remember its condition.....I will let my dad know....
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited March 2005
    ** never mind, I see he is CA **


    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Meeks32
    Meeks32 Posts: 330
    edited March 2005
    Last month my dad found a 10 year old Mcintosh cdplayer still in the box at an estate sale & got it for $15!. He looked it up on ebay & they were selling for over $800.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    DIBS on the speakers!
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited March 2005
    Hey F1....IIRC.. those Tannoys are about 150lbs each....stand about 5 ft tall, 1.5 ft deep and 2 ft wide....IIRC, they have solid wood cabinets that are about 1.5 inches thick. I dont remember the driver config. but seem to recall seeing a horn...anyways, those are going to be sold via e-bay...shippings going to be killer...apparently, audiophiles in Japan love the stuff and are being literally "shipped" overseas....
    If my dad was closer, yes, I would offer up stuff here as I know many of you appreciate this stuff. But he is on the opposite coast....
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by 2+2
    If my dad was closer, yes, I would offer up stuff here as I know many of you appreciate this stuff. But he is on the opposite coast....

    Hey Jesse - ROAD TRIP! :p
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    I'm packing my bags as I type. ;)

    Seriously, 2+2 please let me know when they list and can you provide the model numbers?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2005
    I have already told all you that I have protected the word "dibs" Please send your fee to me at Dibs are Us. I would give you a monster discount but cannot. Please do not snitch that I said monster.

    Oh, yes, remember we really do care about you, at Dibs are Us.

    RT1
    CEO
    Dibs r Us

    PS--Fees are owed by F1, BDT, Zero, BlueMD. There may be others our lawyers will be watching.

    2+2, FWIW I think you should go get your Dad's gear, it is afterall a part of him and his history. My .02.
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited March 2005
    I got off the phone with my dad.

    F1, the Tannoys are model "Buckingham" It is a 4 driver 3-way, 150watt continuous 8 ohm according the the plates on teh speakers. He doesnt know if it has a horn but says it has two 12 inch drivers, one 10 inch driver and a "grill looking thing" in front of the 10 inch driver.:rolleyes: He was going to take it to a e-bay outfit that can list and ship for him but is waiting till I say go do it....

    BlueMD, does the Bluebook have any values associated with the Tannoys?

    Thanks
    Daniel

    Edit...got some info off the web...I guess these are not as old as my dad thought they were....
    Model: Buckingham
    Year: 1978-84
    Dual Concentric: 2508
    Dual Concentric Size: 10"
    High Frequency: post 1979
    High Frequency Size: 2"
    Low Frequency: 3116
    Low Frequency Size: 12"
    Second Low Frequency: 3116
    Second Low Frequency Size: 12"
    Crossover Code: 1001
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    TANNOY
    SPK, BUCKINGHAM MONITOR (PAIR)
    Description:
    Manufacture Years: 1978 - 1981
    Additional Information:
    Retail
    MSRP: $4,800.00
    USED: $700.00
    Wholesale
    Mint: $425.00
    Average: $275.00

    BTW - I am interested in the McIntosh amp if you are not interested in keeping it in your family - which I concur with Ted on.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    BTW - The McIntosh should be close to this kind of condition (with a decent compliment of tubes) to bring the best price:
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited March 2005
    Thanks BlueMD...I will let dad know and will keep you in mind....I am positive the condition of his amp is not as nice as the one shown....I dont know how hard it is to get tubes but the real value may be the combination of the amp together with the assortment of tubes he has (dont ask me what they are).

    As to the speakers, not worth its weight I guess....
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited March 2005
    Blue,

    Hey, I'm first in line for the Mac so step off, eh?? :D

    2+2,

    I concur in that if there is a way to keep that amp, you probably should. As far as shipping it goes, contact McIntosh. Who knows, they may offer shipping cartons or offer ideas on the best way to pack for shipping.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    2+2,

    If you're not going to take the speakers, I want them, can we talk about a deal?

    Jesse
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by TroyD
    Blue,

    Hey, I'm first in line for the Mac so step off, eh?? :D
    Sure thing Big Daddy - but, I thought you did a renigdibs. :p

    (Pssst, Ted that's another royalty due from BDT I do believe.)
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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited March 2005
    Jesse, I definately DONT want the speakers....way too huge and way too heavy....so you are willing to pay for shipping on these?? My dad doesnt even know where to start to ship these things...hence the reason why he was going to that ebay place who can take care of that. He doesnt have a digital camera and he is 3000 miles away...PM me with a ball park figure of what you are proposing and I will tell my dad....its his mamoth speakers. Maybe my brother can photo these for you....

    Blue..."renigdibs"....LOL:D :D:D
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited March 2005
    LOL!

    Renig On a Mac 240?? Are you daft???

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by TroyD
    Are you daft???
    Quite.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    Looks like the Tannoy's will not be for sale. I'm bummed.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    DAMN! Now I have to unpack all the root beer, smokes, and blues CDs out of the Escalade. I'm bummed.

    Oh well, I'll bring over the Hedlund Horn blueprints. We can work our way out of this funk together. ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    When I retire and have the time, we'll make those, I promise.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    2+2, do they look like these?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    Or these?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    This **** is making ME drool.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited March 2005
    Drool? Hell, I've been sporting wood all day.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • 2+2
    2+2 Posts: 546
    edited April 2005
    Hi F1, they are the ones in the first picture....big and tall. As I PMed you, my dad was planning on selling the Tannoys and use his Jamo (?) speakers. When he hooked up the Jamos, one was not working. If he sells the Tannoys, he has to get some different speakers and he doesnt think he will be able to get as good of speakers for the money he will get out of the Tannoys.....hence, he has decided to keep it. Sorry bud.

    As to the MC240, I have officially told dad DONT sell it, save it for ME ME ME later....so he put everything back and is going to continue using it until he moves to a smaller house. Sorry Troy and BlueMD....Funny thing is, now that my mom knows the value of the 240, she is now off my dad's back about getting rid of it......funny how that works.....;)

    Hey BlueMD, I notice now that F1 has put up some pictures that your Bluebook price is for the "Monitors" (second picture). Anything in that good book about floorstanders of the first picture? Thanks bud.
    System 1: Martin Logan Vantage, Rotel RC 1070, B&K Reference 200.2, Music Hall DAC 15.2, Yamaha 2300

    System 2: LSi15 w/db840, Marantz SR8400, Rotel 1080, RM6800 (C&S), Sony X2020ES

    System 3: LSi7, Yamaha SW215, Music Hall Maven, Music Hall MMF CD25 w/627opamps

    System 4: RTi100, Harman Kardon AVR 230, Panasonic DVD
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited April 2005
    Originally posted by 2+2
    Hey BlueMD, I notice now that F1 has put up some pictures that your Bluebook price is for the "Monitors" (second picture). Anything in that good book about floorstanders of the first picture? Thanks bud.

    I can't find anything other than the monitors listed. Check AudiogoN periodically for some real world price comparisons.

    Glad you're keeping the amp in your family!
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