New McIntosh amp & speakers purchased:)

[Marshall Matt]

Hi I just got an MC 2105 & a pair of ML-1C speakers. The glass on the front of the amp has a crack, but it seems to work ok. I know at its age should replace the caps & the surrounds on the speakers too.Just wanted to check with these issues repaired, what you McIntosh users opinion is on the amp& speakers, bought both for $200.00 an other than the glass, everything else seems in good shape for the age, the wood cabinets ect. They just were in a rented storage unit for many years. Ty

 

[Audiohertz2]

You did well value wise ..!

 

[ChasFreeland]

Good luck. How can you go wrong at that price?

 

[Fplopes]

I'd reach out to Audio Classics and see if they can source you a new glass. It will probably cost you another $200. Wish you great listening with your new gear!

 

[Marshall Matt]

I'd reach out to Audio Classics and see if they can source you a new glass. It will probably cost you another $200. Wish you great listening with your new gear!

Thank you for the information, I’ll definitely check them on new glass have a great week.

 

[Don Reid]

In the winter of 1972 my audiophile wife and I bought a McIntosh MC 2105 amp and a MX 110 preamp/tuner from Lawrence HiFi in Birmingham, Alabama. The MX 110- is long since gone, but the Mc2105 is still playing in our son's house in the basement party room. I imagine it desperately needs to be re-capped, but it has never been serviced. I think it is a great commentary on McIntosh that after fifty-two years it is still playing music.

 

[Another Johnson]

This guy has been a good source for vintage McIntosh and parts.

McIntosh Home Audio For Sale, McIntosh Labs Used Audio Equipment

 

[Charles S]

In the winter of 1972 my audiophile wife and I bought a McIntosh MC 2105 amp and a MX 110 preamp/tuner from Lawrence HiFi in Birmingham, Alabama. The MX 110- is long since gone, but the Mc2105 is still playing in our son's house in the basement party room. I imagine it desperately needs to be re-capped, but it has never been serviced. I think it is a great commentary on McIntosh that after fifty-two years it is still playing music.

Hello, I'm Charles. I grew up in Decatur Alabama. My father and I made many trips to 5 Points where Laurence Hi-Fi was located. I remember Mr. Laurence very well. I owned a 2100 for years going through med school in Birmingham. His store was where I became acquainted with McIntosh and Bozak. Dad bought all his gear from Mr. Laurence.

Charles Updated System: Wilson McIntosh Audioquest

Amps: McIntosh: MC3500MKII (2); MC1.25KW (2); MC2.1KW An
Preamp: C-12000 An
Sources: MCD12000 An; MVP881; MVP851; MR87; Marantz 510LV; Lenovo Yoga laptop
Speakers: Wilson Chronosonic XVX
Sub-Woofer: Wilson Thor’s Hammer; Wilson ActivXO Stereo Electronic Crossover
Cables Main System AQ: WEL Signature speaker cables; 24’ balanced IC; balanced 1-meter Dragon IC ; WEL Signature digital, Coffee digital coaxial cables; Diamond optical (2); Diamond USB; Dragon (5 HC, 3 source cords); Thunder & Monsoon power cords
Cables Subwoofer System AQ: Redwood speaker cable; Wolf balanced subwoofer IC; Wind balanced IC to ActivXO; Hurricane HC; Firebird HC; Firebird Source; Dragon HC, power cords
Power Conditioners: AQ Niagara 7000; Niagara 5000 (3); (4) dedicated 20-amp lines.
Isolation: Wilson Pedestals; Bassocontinuo McIntosh Ultra Feet; X-material plinth
Cabinet: Double Custom Woodwork & Design (CWD)
Acoustic Treatments: Room and Echo Tunes