Vintage Mcintosh MC 2505 // Solid-State Amplifier / New Glass

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
Chrome, and black. Classic Mac. What else is there to say? This workhorse will drive just about anything, but is far from ordinary. We noticed the glass was beginning to de-laminate, so we replaced it with an NOS piece we were able to locate, and the piece looks absolutely stunning.
Production
1970-75
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
70K49
Orig. MSRP
$449
Restoration
  • Full service check.
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis.
  • New (NOS) glass faceplate
Factory Specs

Power output 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.25%

Damping factor 10

Input sensitivity 0.5V

Signal to noise ratio 90dB

Speaker load impedance 4Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions 16"W x 6"H x 13"D

Weight 38lbs

Documentation

MC2505 Owner's Manual

MC2505 Brochure

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.
7030444753064
Chrome, and black. Classic Mac. What else is there to say? This workhorse will drive just about anything, but is far from ordinary. We noticed the glass was beginning to de-laminate, so we replaced it with an NOS piece we were able to locate, and the piece looks absolutely stunning.

Production

1970-75

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

70K49

Orig. MSRP

$449

Restoration

  • Full service check.
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis.
  • New (NOS) glass faceplate

Factory Specs

Power output 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion 0.25%

Damping factor 10

Input sensitivity 0.5V

Signal to noise ratio 90dB

Speaker load impedance 4Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions 16"W x 6"H x 13"D

Weight 38lbs

Documentation

MC2505 Owner's Manual

MC2505 Brochure

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.

7030444753064

Vintage McIntosh MC 2505 // Solid-State Amplifier / New Glass

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