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McIntosh MC240 Vintage Stereo Tube Power Amplifier; MC-240
Product: McIntosh MC240 Vintage Stereo Tube Power Amplifier; MC-240
Product SKU: 27685
Serial Number: 21G72
Voltage: 120V
Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Excellent condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including surface scratching and some pitting in the chrome surface. Outstanding condition overall - the condition will please even the most discerning audiophile.
What is Included: Amplifier, Mounting Brackets, Four McIntosh 6L6GC Tubes, Two Telefunken 12AX7 Tubes, One GE 12AX7 Tube, Two Telefunken 12AU7 Tubes, One McIntosh 12BH7 Tube, One RCA 12BH7 Tube, Tube Cage, Manual, Factory Packaging
Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age: Circa 1966
# of Owners: 1
Tobacco Exposure: No
Service History: None
MSRP: $288 in 1965
Other Notes: "My McIntosh MC240 is the best power amplifier I've ever heard. While most great amps do nothing to alter the sound (what comes in is what goes out), and when transistor amplifiers alter the sound it's almost always for the worst, the subtle things tube amplifiers and especially the MC240 do to the music make it sound absolutely fantastic.
Of course the MC240 sounds completely lucid, fluid and detailed as you expect from top-end tube amps, but what you probably don't expect is that it has bottomless bass thanks to its huge transformers and special patented design that offers low distortion and flat response down to 3 cycles! My MC240 has better bass response than many of today's preamplifiers and power amps, along with the astonishingly lifelike midrange and a high end that simply shimmers.
No other amplifiers have McIntosh's Unity Coupled circuit, that along with its huge Bifilar-wound output transformers, lower the distortion to the lowest levels found in tube amplifiers. This unique circuit cross-couples the two 6L6GC output tubes into such a tight a lover's embrace that they operate as class-A at the most important audio levels. The circuit is so linear and independent of tube characteristics that it plays at low levels even with one output tube missing!" - Ken Rockwell
Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $85- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $750 will require a signature upon delivery.