Hello, I was considering selling my dad's McIntosh equipment (listed below), but quickly realized it wouldn't be a good idea. I always knew he had some good equipment and it was always well maintained. I am currently in the process of servicing each piece and will use it for my own set up.
In researching the value of each item to potentially sell, I realized each piece would go for $3,000 max. In the audiophile world that's pennies. I always thought for some reason they were worth tens of thousands (as some McIntosh equipment is). With the internet, if you look hard enough and if you're patient, you can find all the pieces below in great condition.
Further research revealed that the pieces below are the end game for some. I feel like I'm on the fast track to being an audiophile b/c of my dad. So my questions are as follows.
In researching the value of each item to potentially sell, I realized each piece would go for $3,000 max. In the audiophile world that's pennies. I always thought for some reason they were worth tens of thousands (as some McIntosh equipment is). With the internet, if you look hard enough and if you're patient, you can find all the pieces below in great condition.
Further research revealed that the pieces below are the end game for some. I feel like I'm on the fast track to being an audiophile b/c of my dad. So my questions are as follows.
- Why are the pieces below priced so cheaply on the second hand market when compared to new McIntosh products? Especially if they're considered end game/holy grail pieces.
- What is the difference b/w the vintage pieces below and McIntosh's modern line up?
- What are your thoughts on the equipment below, do I ever need to purchase anything again, am I set for life (I have speakers and a turntable)?
- Can't seem to wrap my head around the consensus that vintage sounds better and is better but still pretty "cheap", especially in comparison to new McIntosh products. It runs counter to what you see in the car or watch would with vintage items.
- McIntosh 2205 Solid State Stereo Power Amplifier
- McIntosh C 28 Solid State State Stereo Preamplifier
- McIntosh MR 78 Solid State FM/FM Stereo Tuner