Mac monoblocks

ND13
ND13 Posts: 7,601
edited August 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Okay, I have a chance to purchase a pair of McIntosh MC-75s. I believe that's the right model#, but anyway, they are 75 watts each. There are a few cosmetic issues, but they have been gone thru thoroughly and are electronically and sonically fine.

My question is if I can get these for $1000 or so, is that a good, great, or soso deal or too much?? I would have to think that the latter isn't the case.

Come on Bottleheads, whatcha know on these????
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited August 2005
    Hi Guy,

    I just checked a Bluebook and it says they sold new in 1961 for $230.00 and the going price now is $1130.00.

    Are those tube amps or s.s.?
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    Tubes Baby!!!! Those prices are for each in the BB, RIGHT???
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,641
    edited August 2005
    Mcintosh*

    Get them.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited August 2005
    I have no idea how much they sell for in the used market but if the price is right, go for it. Mac gear are highly sought after and you know their value will keep on going up.

    Maurice
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    organ wrote:
    I have no idea how much they sell for in the used market but if the price is right, go for it. Mac gear are highly sought after and you know their value will keep on going up.

    Maurice

    I'm fairly familiar with McIntosh, just not their tube gear so much or the values of these particular amps.

    I was hoping Russ could chime in here, seeing that he's probably the most up to date about these things.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2005
    Bag em. Recap em. Use em or flip em.
    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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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    Bag em. Recap em. Use em or flip em.

    Well speak of the devil. So you think it's a worthwhile investment?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2005
    Keep asking the same thing over and over, it will give me time to find them, and snatch them right out from under you.

    Notice no smiley inserted, I'm serious. **** or get off the pot.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    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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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    They aren't listed, but if you really want them, I can get you the hook up, as it would still take me a week or so to come up with the $$$.
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited August 2005
    ND13 wrote:
    Tubes Baby!!!! Those prices are for each in the BB, RIGHT???

    I'm not sure (audiogon BB) but it sounds like an excellent deal. Those are something to have reworked and brought back to new if necessary in the future.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Man! You found some McIntosh Monoblock tube amps! Sweet! You'll hafta tell us all about 'em! And take pics!!



    I'm assuming, of course, that you got them/will get them. You will, right?
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited August 2005
    Well he decided not to sell them. Oh well. I know that soon, he'll "HAVE" to get a truck, so until then. I'll work out some sort of trade for some wholesale unit that I can get for little or nothing.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2005
    Aww, bummer. Well, good luck with the search!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • mattables
    mattables Posts: 3
    edited August 2005
    If you ever get your old McIntosh amps, you will need to have them restored! They may sound great when you get them, however, they will probably be pushing 30 years old and be in need of some serious work. You won't believe how good they can sound after they have been properly restored. I used a company called Circle Stereo, and they did a fantastic job restoring my McIntosh setup, and my Matantz 4400. Buying vintage stereo equipment is like buying a vintage car; it requires upkeep and continued maintenance!!! (It is well worth it).

    Matt
    Main System- McIntosh C29 & 2205 w/ Martin Logan Clarity mains.
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