Vintage Mcintosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap

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McIntosh's very first stereo amplifier, and what a classic. One of the best sounding tube amps you'll ever hear, and sooo easy on the eyes. This example shows the character one could expect from a piece of this age, and is functionally flawless. Fully recapped.
Production
1956
Condition
7/10
Orig. MSRP
$280
Restoration
  • Full 30-point service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Fully recapped
Factory Specs

Type   Tube Amplifier

Power output   40 wpc into 8Ω (stereo), 80W into 2Ω (mono)

Frequency response   16Hz to 40kHz

Total harmonic distortion   0.5%

Input sensitivity   0.5V

Signal to noise ratio   90dB

Speaker load impedance   4Ω to 16Ω

Tube complement  2x 12AU7,2x 12BH7,3x 12AX7,4x 6L6GC

Finish   Chromium and black

Dimensions   17.25"W x 8"H x 10.75"D

Weight   56 lbs.

Documentation

McIntosh MC240 Owner's ManualMcIntosh MC240 Service Manual

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...
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Stock No.
7596714229981
McIntosh's very first stereo amplifier, and what a classic. One of the best sounding tube amps you'll ever hear, and sooo easy on the eyes. This example shows the character one could expect from a piece of this age, and is functionally flawless. Fully recapped.

Production

1956

Condition

7/10

Orig. MSRP

$280

Restoration

  • Full 30-point service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Fully recapped

Factory Specs

Type   Tube Amplifier

Power output   40 wpc into 8Ω (stereo), 80W into 2Ω (mono)

Frequency response   16Hz to 40kHz

Total harmonic distortion   0.5%

Input sensitivity   0.5V

Signal to noise ratio   90dB

Speaker load impedance   4Ω to 16Ω

Tube complement  2x 12AU7,2x 12BH7,3x 12AX7,4x 6L6GC

Finish   Chromium and black

Dimensions   17.25"W x 8"H x 10.75"D

Weight   56 lbs.

Documentation

McIntosh MC240 Owner's ManualMcIntosh MC240 Service Manual

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 ]

Stock No.

7596714229981

Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier / Full Recap

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