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What's the Best Value McIntosh Stereo Amps?

Most of us here either already own a McIntosh amp or aspire to own one at one point. Yet the prices keep on rising so the dream seems less and less accessible. But there are so many amazing McIntosh amps that have launched in the past. Navigating the huge catalogue of MCs can be tough. Here is a selection to navigate this, highlighting some of the best value and hidden gems McIntosh stereo amps.

https://www.linephaze.com/selection/b67ab76f-c38a-44e6-a8f4-a988e51362cb

I agree with most of these. Only question mark is the MC275, of course an incredible amp, but is it that much of a great value? Not really hidden gem though.

Which ones would you add or remove from this list?

lionel_hersch
lionel_hersch OP
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@ghdprentice what is your brand of choice?

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ghdprentice
9,432 posts
 

My brand choice is Audio Research… although it could have been Conrad Johnson or VAC. You can see my systems under my UserID index Virtual Systems.

There are many outstanding brands if you want solid state… more detailed oriented. Boulder, Bermeister, dCS… etc.

knock1
367 posts
 

Well, if Jimmy Fallon has McIntosh products we all must want them as wellwink

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gkelly
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@knock1 be nice. It was Tom Cruise who referred him to a dude named Pablo, who helped him set up that system lol

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laoman
543 posts
 

"Most of us here either already own a McIntosh amp or aspire to own one at one point."
No, definitely not. I do not wish to own a Harley either.

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