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mac 1700

  1. J

    Using Mac 1700 In Japan

    Hello. I'm new here. I moved to Japan from USA recently and I brought my McIntosh Mac 1700 and some KLH Model 17s with me (I bought a Japanese turntable here) When I listen to music through the aux like bluetooth etc, it sounds great. But when I listen to records I notice it's pretty...
  2. fatfloyd

    Any Info on Specs of Original Volume Control for Mac 1700? Part 134-190

    Hi Guys, So Im dealing with the all too common volume control issues on my Mac 1700. My Mac technician says Mac parts are not selling the "authorized replacement" from PEC Canada anymore. So my only two options are either Audioclassics Part 134-169 or the dreadful eBay guy who sells pots with...
  3. D

    Mac 1700 as a Preamp Question

    I have a Mac 1700 that is on good condition. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how I could use this as a pre amp? I am currently using Tidal-MODI- Yamaha CR=600 (working as a Preamp) - Boyuurange Tube Amp - Klipsch La Scalas, with two Klipsch powered 10" subs. I am pretty happy with the...
  4. RobertInc

    MAC 1700 Can Replacement

    Hey all, I'm really new to recapping and I found this awesome resource for a MAC 1700. QQ for the experts on here. The doc recommended a can that's no longer made, Panasonic EEG-A2AA402FCE. Here's the digikey listing https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=P10085-ND. My question is, is this...
  5. cdawson

    MAC 1700 mystery capacitor

    Hi all, I'm beginning a restoration of a non-functioning MAC1700 that I inherited from my dad years ago. I think I'll start a thread or blog of the process once I really get going. For now I'm working on assessing what needs to be done and compiling a parts list for re-capping. I found a...
    • cdawson
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    • mac 1700 mcintosh recap suggestions vintage
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    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  6. daveyh

    Mac 1700 Need Help

    I have a Mac 1700 that I am working on. Today I can't get any sound out of the speakers. Before working on it, it did not work but on one channel. The left. The right channel was very, very faint. Yesterday I thought I had it fixed. It was working in both channels for several hours. I even...
  7. Hokie81

    MAC 1700 phono stage or Bellari V-130?

    Which one of these to use? They both sound good- I'm getting a bit more power out of the MAC phono. I'm upgrading to a Ortofon 2M Blue or Bronze, and want to go the best choice. I'm not an expert in phono pre-amps and ended up with both. Of course I have to run the Bellari through a...
    • Hokie81
    • Thread
    • mac 1700 phono stage preamp
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    • Forum: Turntables
  8. Designdweeb

    New to me toys back from shop!

    I'm stoked! listening to the Coltrane Live at the Village Vanguard CD on the old Yamaha CD carousel through the refreshed Mac 1700 I picked up yesterday, temporarily with the Yamaha NS-1000 monitors. I'll have to create another post to add a photo of the 1700. I picked up another toy, and want...
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