Here we have a stunning example of early-60's vintage McIntosh. Fifty some-odd years later, the MA230 is hard to come by, and certainly rare to find this clean. This hybrid tube integrated amplifier will bring power and style to any listening room.
The cabinet for this amplifier is model L52, which we have here.
- Production
- 1963-66
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 22C69
- Orig. MSRP
- 349.0
- Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned all controls, switches
- Tests to factory spec
- Detailed
- Factory Specs
Power output 30 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response 15Hz to 70kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.5%
Damping factor 10
Input sensitivity 1.5mV (MM), 250mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 60dB (MM), 75dB (line)
Speaker load impedance 4Ω to 16Ω
Semiconductors 8 x 2N2926, 4 x 11BQ101
Tube complement 4 x 7591, 2 x 12AU7, 1 x 12AX7
Finish anodized gold and black front panel
Dimensions 16"W x 5.5"H x 14.5"D
Weight 43lbs
- Documentation
McIntosh MA230 Owner's Manual
MA230 Ad, High Fidelity, Sep '64
- The History of McIntosh
- Founded in 1949, McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment...
[ Read More ]
- Liner Notes
The new Mclntosh MA230 presents two outstanding "FIRSTS" for your home stereo listening enjoyment. The MA230 is the FIRST stereo preamp-amplifier on one chassis that meets the traditional rigorous Mclntosh engineering performance standards. The MA230 is the FIRST stereo instrument to combine a solid state preamplifier with a tube and transformer power amplifier on the same chassis.The Mclntosh MA230 has eliminated all previous limitations of single chassis preamp- power amplifiers. The compact design of the MA230 preamplifier allows adequate space on the same chassis for a cool running 30 watt per channel tube power amplifier. You can now enjoy Mclntosh performance and reliability with the convenience of a complete single chassis stereo instrument.The dramatic difference in the quality of music reproduction through Mclntosh instru- ments is due directly to low distortion performance. Mclntosh Laboratory is the only manufacturer in the entire industry to guarantee and deliver the lowest distortion at all audio frequencies.
- Stock No.
- 7094753657000
Here we have a stunning example of early-60's vintage McIntosh. Fifty some-odd years later, the MA230 is hard to come by, and certainly rare to find this clean. This hybrid tube integrated amplifier will bring power and style to any listening room.
The cabinet for this amplifier is model L52, which we have here.
Production
1963-66
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
22C69
Orig. MSRP
349.0
Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned all controls, switches
- Tests to factory spec
- Detailed
Factory Specs
Power output 30 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response 15Hz to 70kHz
Total harmonic distortion 0.5%
Damping factor 10
Input sensitivity 1.5mV (MM), 250mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio 60dB (MM), 75dB (line)
Speaker load impedance 4Ω to 16Ω
Semiconductors 8 x 2N2926, 4 x 11BQ101
Tube complement 4 x 7591, 2 x 12AU7, 1 x 12AX7
Finish anodized gold and black front panel
Dimensions 16"W x 5.5"H x 14.5"D
Weight 43lbs
Documentation
McIntosh MA230 Owner's Manual
MA230 Ad, High Fidelity, Sep '64
The History of McIntosh
Founded in 1949, McIntosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Offering products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theaters with surround sound, McIntosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The new Mclntosh MA230 presents two outstanding "FIRSTS" for your home stereo listening enjoyment. The MA230 is the FIRST stereo preamp-amplifier on one chassis that meets the traditional rigorous Mclntosh engineering performance standards. The MA230 is the FIRST stereo instrument to combine a solid state preamplifier with a tube and transformer power amplifier on the same chassis.The Mclntosh MA230 has eliminated all previous limitations of single chassis preamp- power amplifiers. The compact design of the MA230 preamplifier allows adequate space on the same chassis for a cool running 30 watt per channel tube power amplifier. You can now enjoy Mclntosh performance and reliability with the convenience of a complete single chassis stereo instrument.The dramatic difference in the quality of music reproduction through Mclntosh instru- ments is due directly to low distortion performance. Mclntosh Laboratory is the only manufacturer in the entire industry to guarantee and deliver the lowest distortion at all audio frequencies.
Stock No.
7094753657000
