Mcintosh home audio for sale, mcintosh labs used audio equipment. Here is a brief history of the first 50 years of mcintosh products. Unfollow mcintosh ma6100 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The units listed here are in approximate chronological order. It has various tone controls and it accepts as many as six inputs aux, tuner 1, tuner 2, phono 1, phono 2, tape head.
The 6100 by comaprison to the 2300 obviously was a less expensive amplifier. I plan to upgrade and would appreciate knowledgable comments about the ma 6900 integrated amp. I was wodering about what integrated amp i should save for. I recently moved from the midwest to az and my mcintosh ma6100 integrated amp developed humming and output channel issues after 34 years of ownership. Mcintosh ma 6100 power amplifier rare original factory dealer brochure. Also, for those that know, how does the on board phono pre sound or compare to an outboard.
The mcintosh ma 6100 is excellent, but with a difficult speaker load you need a last years model with the. Mcintosh ma 6100 made 19731979 integrated amplifier. The ma 6100 is a 70watt vintage preamp amplifier sold during the seventies. The mcintosh ma6900 is the topend mcintosh integrated amplifier. Mcintosh ma6100 amplifier the finest preamplifier power amplifier combination outstanding versatility in selection of inputs and outputs for multiple tape recording and monitoring. View and download mcintosh ma 6100 owners manual online. The official mcintosh technician replaced lamps, electrolytic capacitors throughout the unit, checked both driver boards, rebuilt both heatsinks. Its all i think about of late, besides being with my family, eating, and sex. But there was a clear reason you would buy a 2300 instead of a 6100 other than money. You can even duplicate tapes from one recorder to another while listening to yet a different program source such as records or tuner. Macintosh ma9000 or yamaha m5000c5000 steve hoffman. View online service bulletin for mcintosh ma6100 service manual c amplifier or simply click download button to examine the mcintosh ma6100 service manual c guidelines offline on your desktop or laptop computer. I purchased this unit new and have owned it for approximately 1 year.
To avoid delays, we prefer to send credit card orders to your billing address only. Ma352 new 2channel integrated amplifier hybrid design. This listing is for a beautiful mcintosh ma6300 stereo integrated power amplifier in excellent working condition. The ma6100 provides the same functions in a single package. Mcintosh ma 6100 1 integrated very quick demo 2 duration. My first listen to mcintosh gear was when i was auditioning some paradigm speakers at my dealer, about 1. It also had a severely cracked glass faceplate, which the owner had purchased a new one to replace it. I refurbished my 28 year old ma 6100 integrated amp, added a cambridge audio azur 640 v. Your ma 6200 integrated amplifier will give you many years of pleasant and satisfactory performance.
Just cleaned and bench tested guaranteed to work correctly, 60 day non doa warranty from an authorized mcintosh. Mcintosh ma6100 integrated amplifier transistor edition series. I got me a mcintosh ma 6100 off of ebay in a non working condition. Lab report by norman eisenberg and len feldman mcintosh ma 6100 preamp amplifier 52 reprinted with the kind permission of modern recording 15 columbus circle new york, n. Not a less expensive design, mac didnt do less expensive designs.
The major problem was a intermittent transistor in the power amp input differential pair. Mcintosh mc300 power amplifier faceplate meter led bulbs lamps lights filter. So what, my as3000 was made there and it walks all over every mcintosh amp ive ever auditioned, including the ma9000. I took ownership of a dead prepower amp mcintosh ma6100 but listenup audio tells me the power transformer is shorted and needs replacement. After extensive troubleshooting, it turned out that the intermittent noise problem and popping was caused by several problems. This unit is in perfect working order and all lights and switches work as they should. Mcintosh ma252 hybrid integrated amp audiogon discussion. Since i last checked the ma 6500 has sold for as much as 3,500. Mcintosh integrated amplifiers are available with various features and power outputs. Im gratefull that my purchase was way below the average retail price. You can even duplicate tapes from one recorder to another while listening to yet a.
Yep this is coming straight from the mcintosh factory itself. Fatigue free listening with a dead quiet background. Regardless which model you choose, you will be rewarded with years of mcintosh quality listening pleasure. Ambient sound 50 by len feldman a postscript to mrs producttesting philosophy or the great mcintosh controversy. Mcintosh ma6100 possible trade for sale canuck audio mart. The mclntosh you have purchased is a model ma 6200. We promise you that the ma5100 you buy must be capable of performance at or exceeding these limits or you get your money back. From its iconic big blue meters to the aluminum side bars flanking each side of the unit the ma6300 maintains the superb trademark looks and feel that mcintosh has become so well known for. Mcintosh ma6100 integrated amplifier transistor edition. Fantastic as is or used as a preampabsolutely excellent. It is a stereo amp, providing 70 watts per channel, with provision for two sets of speakers as well as headphones.
The amplifier delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and utilizes power guard to prevent clipping and keep your speakers safe from damage. I do not have any basis or reason to substantiate these assumptions and they are not consistent with my conversations with the engineers at mcintosh. Its 100 watts per channel is perfect for modestly sized listening spaces. The flexibility and high performance found in the ma 6200 are a result of direct customer contact, continued market analysis and aggressive, advanced research.
Mcintosh ma6100 service manual c amplifier service. Mcintosh ma 6200 the ma 6200 is another fine expression of stereo engineering and craftsmanship by mcintosh. Offering products for twochannel stereo sound systems and multichannel home theaters with surround sound, mcintosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment experience for discriminating listeners around the world. Ma 6100 stereo integrated amplifier the compendium front panel. Serviced, cleaned and lubed, bad capacitors replaced by our technicians. Sound quality is among some of the best i have ever heard. Aux, tuner 2, tuner 1, phono 1, phono 2 and tape head. For information and prices on the current line of products, contact mcintosh laboratory, inc.
Im not familiar with the build quality of other mcintosh components, but to me this integrated amp seems like a well built sony or marantz from the early to mid 70s. Mcintosh give a guarantee that the performance limits are the maximum deviation permitted. I might get a mcintosh 6100 some thoughts please steve. Get the best deal for mcintosh vintage electronics from the largest online selection at. Founded in 1949, mcintosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Mcintosh ma 6100 70w integrated preampamplifier ebay. Find great deals on ebay for mcintosh 6100 and mcintosh ma 6100.
I might get a mcintosh 6100 some thoughts please discussion in audio hardware started by stuwee, jun 20. The ma5200 delivers the full mcintosh audio experience in a sleek, compact size. Ma 6100 integrated amp along with mr78 and mr67 fm tuners. Mcintosh integrated amplifiers roger russell, mcintosh. As many of you know, they will work on older models and then bring them up to spec.
Volume potentiometer just serviced by hitech electronics photo of receipt below purchased from the original owner this mcintosh ma 6100 is in as clean a condition as you wil. Mcintosh ma 6100 integrated amp hudson valley hifi. Introduced in 2006, the ma6300 is a full featured integrated amplifier designed to serve as the most affordable entry point into the mcintosh line. Mcintosh ma252 hybrid integrated amp does anyone own or have heard this integrated. Ive fixed close to 100 radios, and made many amps, but they are all tubed. Hybrid solid state preamp and tube power amplifier. For your protection, we thoroughly investigate the validity of all credit card charges.
For information and prices on the current line of products, contact mcintosh. And a proud owner of a mcintosh ma 6100 integrated amplifier, in nice, well preserved condition. Its not only very informative and intuitively laid out, but its a great looking book too. Mcintosh ma6100 manual integrated amplifier hifi engine. It has a serial number located on the rear panel of the chassis.