Would you buy McIntosh MC-60 monos for 3k ?

[biscuithead]

This is what they look like:


this is the description:

"Serious music listeners often prefer the mellow sound of vintage tube (valve) amplifiers. If you are one of those people, these McIntosh 60 watt tube (valve) amplifiers are amazing! They have become sought after and very difficult to get, because the type of sound they produce has become popular again. These are a pair of just refurbished (but not modified) mono amplifiers. They have been thoroughly checked by a technician and all parts (mostly capacitors) that were operating under specification have been replaced. Tubes have been tested and the main power cords have been replaced. They now operate up to specification and have a clean (a clean wave on the oscilloscope and no hum) and beautiful sound like when they were first manufactured. There are a few small scratches on the transformers and some minor pitting in the chrome on the chassis, but otherwise in good condition."

These have been on my want list for about 4-5 years. Should I ?

 

[62caddy]

For not much more you can get a pair of fully restored MC60 from Mekons a/k/a Vintage Vacuum Audio in NJ. That's with new reproduction chrome chassis and transformers beautifully refinished and complete electronic restoration and backed by a warranty.

He lists on eBay from time to time or just deal direct with him. Name is Yves Beauvais.

IIRC ~ $3,600 fis what he gets for a pair.

 

[62caddy]

http://www.vintagevacuumaudio.com/

Happy shopping!

 

[biscuithead]

For not much more you can get a pair of fully restored MC60 from Mekons a/k/a Vintage Vacuum Audio in NJ. That's with new reproduction chrome chassis and transformers beautifully refinished and complete electronic restoration and backed by a warranty.

He lists on eBay from time to time or just deal direct with him. Name is Yves Beauvais.

IIRC ~ $3,600 fis what he gets for a pair.

Thanks.
This is the input I was hoping for. I checked with Terry, and he mentioned 4-4.5k on a primo pair...

 

[biscuithead]

http://www.vintagevacuumaudio.com/

Happy shopping!

Shewweee I love them MC-40s.......
Thanks!

 

[62caddy]

Thanks.
This is the input I was hoping for. I checked with Terry, and he mentioned 4-4.5k on a primo pair...

I would expect a premium for mint original over [cosmetic] restoration - so I would agree.

 

[soundmotor]

http://www.vintagevacuumaudio.com/

Happy shopping!

We live in an amazing time.

 

[SoCal Sam]

For not much more you can get a pair of fully restored MC60 from Mekons a/k/a Vintage Vacuum Audio in NJ. That's with new reproduction chrome chassis and transformers beautifully refinished and complete electronic restoration and backed by a warranty.

He lists on eBay from time to time or just deal direct with him. Name is Yves Beauvais.

IIRC ~ $3,600 fis what he gets for a pair.

Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner. New MC275 will cost around $6k or so. MC60'a are what I consider to be an all time great. IMO, the MC60 walks all over the MC275 for tube sound. It's the tube rectifiers that make the difference.

 

[biscuithead]

Ok, so I bought the pair... but I paid less than 1k each. They are at the doctor right now, getting a check up.

 

[HH-Bham]

Good pics, not like pic in the OP.

Are you happy with the cosmetics? Seems you got a good deal.

 

[techguy0192]

Ok, so I bought the pair... but I paid less than 1k each. They are at the doctor right now, getting a check up.

 

[biscuithead]

Good pics, not like pic in the OP.

Are you happy with the cosmetics? Seems you got a good deal.

As far as the cosmetics, I think they might be a strong 7. There is a teeny bit of pitting on chassis, black trannies have a few scratches, and one of the mac60 emblems has a break in it upon close inspection. They only picture I took before they went off to the tech was this one:
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I'll take others when I get them pumping juice to the trans-duece

 

[biscuithead]

I had to jump for that price. He even drove the ~two hours to bring them to me.

 

[techguy0192]

Those should look great with some light cleaning. Hit them with some polish and wax the transformers.

We...need....more....pictures.....

 

[captouch]

I see you're treating them literally like babies.

 

[biscuithead]

Those should look great with some light cleaning. Hit them with some polish and wax the transformers.

We...need....more....pictures.....

I'll see if I can get my wife to polish them up... she use to be good at that ... I'm going to hell.

I see you're treating them literally like babies.

I think Graco and McIntosh partnered to make these a perfect fit!

 

[dodog]

I think Graco and McIntosh partnered to make these a perfect fit!

If you haven't tried it yet, Graco seats are perfect for transporting expensive microbrew six-packs. The cup-holder in Graco strollers also fits a pint glass perfectly.

 

[62caddy]

Well bought at that price. Congratulations.

 

[captouch]

Yeah, congrats. I'm sure you'll enjoy them and it's always sweeter when you get a nice deal on something that good.

 

[biscuithead]

Well bought at that price. Congratulations.

Well... I just got a call from the tech and one of them is tits, and the other has had some hack work... so it might be spendy, but still under 5 bills, so good-good.
He is going to bring them to factory spec, and said he will also include one of his old Mac sheets with THD/relative output curve. I'm excited!