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I had purchased a MAC 1900 that cosmetically was very nice, but internally was an absolute disaster. Took on this project and I hope that some of the work I did might help others. First off, I replaced some of the key transistors (orange/yellow dot, flying saucers, etc.) and changed all the...

I don't think I need to post the entire page but you get the idea, make your own mind up on where mac is going in the future! Better get a second job if you wanna keep up with the Jones. Buying nothing has never been hip till now. I think I have a pile of broken stuff that might catch on pretty...

Hey all, it’s been a while since I’ve been on here. A few months ago I was helping a coworker move and found this MAC 1500 which belonged to his brother. It was partially disassembled and hasn’t worked since at least before 1981. The rest of his setup was all broken as well, though I’ve taken...

The set up: Power: Two Bryston 7B3 monoblocks (600w @8ohms/900w @4ohms) McIntosh MAC6700 200w @8/4/2ohms (using autoformers) Pre-amp: McIntosh MAC6700 pre-amp stage (output 1 fed to MAC6700 power amp stage, output 2 fed to Bryston 7B3 monoblocks) Speakers: Magnepan 3.7i Turntable ensemble...

As we discussed in the thread for the meet-up held this past September, the winter meet-up will be on January 18 in Santa Ana near the 5. This should make for a central location that's easy to get to. Details will follow; I'll let those members who are bringing music and equipment discuss...

Hi everbody! Sorry for the super long first post, but I am having problems splitting audio line level connections to seperate amps to power floor speakers and subs on my home stereo. Basically, I have a dj style stanton mixer/preamp and i am trying to split the signal to two different amps...

What is a fair price for a McIntosh 1500 that sounds good, has been totally recapped, is all but mint cosmetically (in a wood case), and has both three of its original tubes and a spare set of four later era tubes for a total of 8. (Sorry, don’t know the strength of any of these aside from the...

I currently am trying to connect a MacBook Pro Retina (2012) to a Topping D30 DAC via USB. I've had issues with USB audio ever since Apple release El Capitan. I'm currently running Mojave 10.14.3. My Mac won't recognize the DAC (it's not listed in system information or MIDI or as an audio...

Hi all, New member here and new owner of my first piece of Mac kit: an MC275 MKVI. I just unboxed the unit, took the tube cage off, and connected the power to my power conditioner (Panamax M5300-PM) to see those tubes light up. Much to my dismay the front 7 tubes lit up amber, then green, then...

Hello all! Just picked this up yesterday for a great price-all original with manual and paperwork, great cosmetic condition and looked at by a tech at a trusted location for sales and service. It is in working condition, just a few scratchy pots. From what I've read, people either knock this...

I'm hoping one of the Mac experts here can help me with a MA5100 I am working on for a friend of mine. He was using it on Aux and the sound dropped out completely and he couldn't get it back. I brought it home and put it on my bench, after cleaning the unit and reflowing a few solder joints I...

Hey all, I am going to attempt to get into the McIntosh world soon and am looking for some wisdom. I currently run a refurbished Marantz 2230 as my daily driver in a larger sized living room. I don't need crazy power as I use some mint Klipsch Quartets. I have narrowed things down to an...

Beginner here in need of speaker advice. My father just gave me his circa 1990 McIntosh 4300v receiver, as well as his 1980s AR XB turntable. Both items need work, so I am paying to have a certified tech restore each. That said, my end-goal is to use these machines for three things: (i) for...

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My audio system changed dramatically once the MC7200 was installed, to include a pair of 1979 Klipsch Cornwalls and a British designed AMC CVT1030s vacuum tube preamp. The SAE A205 powered my 15" Dayton DVC Series sub and the AudioControl Richter Scale Series III was the DIY sub's...

The first day I brought my MC7200 home...couldn't wait to hook it up to my Carver/Magnepan audio system!