Vintage Mcintosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
McIntosh's very first stereo amplifier. One of the best sounding tube amps you'll ever hear (IMHO), and sooo easy on the eyes. Electronically restored to factory specs.
Production
1956
Condition
7/10
Orig. MSRP
$280
Restoration
  • Full service check.
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis.
  • Rebuilt the electroytic high voltage capacitors.
  • Replaced other electorlytic capacitors.
  • Replaced ALL black coupling capacitors in high voltage circuit.
  • Repaired bias circuit.

This amplifier has more than 40wpc with less than .7% distortion in both channels at full power.

Factory Specs

Power output 40 watts per channel 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 2-12AU7, 2-12BH7, 3-12AX7, 4-6L6GC

Dimensions 17-1/4 x 10-3/4 x 8 inches

Weight 56lbs

Finish Chromium and black

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.
5867428282536
McIntosh's very first stereo amplifier. One of the best sounding tube amps you'll ever hear (IMHO), and sooo easy on the eyes. Electronically restored to factory specs.

Production

1956

Condition

7/10

Orig. MSRP

$280

Restoration

  • Full service check.
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis.
  • Rebuilt the electroytic high voltage capacitors.
  • Replaced other electorlytic capacitors.
  • Replaced ALL black coupling capacitors in high voltage circuit.
  • Repaired bias circuit.

This amplifier has more than 40wpc with less than .7% distortion in both channels at full power.

Factory Specs

Power output 40 watts per channel 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 2-12AU7, 2-12BH7, 3-12AX7, 4-6L6GC

Dimensions 17-1/4 x 10-3/4 x 8 inches

Weight 56lbs

Finish Chromium and black

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.

5867428282536

Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier
Vintage McIntosh MC240 // Stereo Tube Amplifier

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