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  1. SudoSpencer

    Mcintosh MAC 1500 Bad tube? Bias Adjust?

    I came across a Mac 1500 the other day. After firing it up on a dim bulb tester and seeing no issues, I then proceeded to plug it in normally and try to set the bias. It's supposed to be .7v for all 4 of the output tubes. I tried this and 3 of them got there, the 4th tube won't go past about...
  2. klitzy13

    MA5100 Right Channel Probs...

    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...
  3. 1

    The best 30$ I've spent

    Intro on me (copied) Little about me... I appreciate good audio, yet im snobby if it isnt up to par. I am a young college student so I dont have space or money for a big audio system, but I have been around the block with some consumer level stuff and am now moving up to better and better. I...
  4. 1

    student in GA

    Little about me... I appreciate good audio, yet im snobby if it isnt up to par. I am a young college student so I dont have space or money for a big audio system, but I have been around the block with some consumer level stuff and am now moving up to better and better. My current setup is...
  5. dbrown

    McIntosh vs Sansui

    Hello, I have an unusual request by a friend to help build her build a stereo. I believe she wants to spend somewhere around $500-$1k on a receiver and about the same on speakers. I have recommended a cherry 555a or 8080db (thinking around $500-$700 rebuilt for either). I considered the...
  6. J

    No sound out of MX110 tuner

    So my MX110 is now recapped (basic recapping) and have no more smoke on 220ohm resistor (R152) (other thread). Now, there is no sound coming out of the tuner - not even noise - switched in/out the muting switch. nothing. There is a slight movement in the tuning visual indicator when I roll...
  7. pantoramasan

    Klipschorn Crossover Question

    Anyone have experience using ALK’s Extreme slope Network on Stock Klipschorns? Is it worth the cost or just stick with AA xo’s with new caps. Basically is there any sound improvement regardless of your amp or room?
  8. ChefE

    McIntosh Cassette deck?

    Did McIntosh ever make a cassette deck/ player for home audio? I've seen them OEM for a Subaru, but that's not what I'm asking.
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    • cassette deck cassette player mcintosh
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  9. OneyedK

    MC225 arrived, restoration project

    My MC225 has finally arrived, customs cleared me out so sourcing parts will go slow. Time to do some preparations... I did my homework, so hints and tricks for the MC225 are gathered in one document. Still value any remarks and suggestions from you all! A litte question to start, is there any...
  10. F

    MC207 Front Glass Needed

    Hello all, I am looking for an MC207 front glass, as mine is shattered. Where can I find such a part? Thanks.
  11. dbrown

    Sansui vs McIntosh

    Hello, I have an unusual request by a friend to help build them build a stereo. I believe they want to spend somewhere around $500-$1k on a receiver and about the same on speakers. I have recommended a cherry 555a (thinking around $500-$600 rebuilt) or a cherry 8080db or 9090db (I...
    • dbrown
    • Thread
    • mcintosh sansui sansui 555a sansui 8080 sansui 9090db
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Exclusively Sansui
  12. A

    Moscode 300 Hybrid Vs McIntosh MC2200 SS

    First off I’m about one year into my audiophile adventure and still just getting my feet wet. My setup is Klipsch Fortes powered by a Moscode 300 hybrid tube amp I scored for $150. I’m listening to lots of vinyl and I’ve been very happy with this, but, probably due to too much internet perusing...
  13. saltybs

    Advice Needed for Beginner: Matching Speaker to MAC 4300v

    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...
  14. pantoramasan

    Klipsch Speaker/Wood finish Code Help

    Anyone know what "B-2" wood code means? I assume it is some type of Birch but the Number 2 doesn't make sense. I haven't found anything in my research with this type of wood code.
  15. S

    What equalizer should I get?

    Hi everyone, I know equalizers are sometimes shunned by the high-end community, but since so many high-end components sound different than each other, hardly any can be considered absolutely perfect. Nonetheless, I think EQs offer fun tweakability for those that already have great-sounding...
  16. A

    McIntosh Mc501 Mono's

    Customer wants to sell a pair of these Mono Amps. Are they worth anything? They likely have less than 50 hours on them. He also has an 2301 Pre
  17. dorrisant

    McIntosh MC2300 Bridge Rectifier

    Does anyone know the specs of pn: 070-092? I see a replacement at Audio Classics... http://www.audioclassics.com/detail?detail=070-092&nav=cat I'm just wondering if I may be able to find an equivalent by looking at the specs of the original... I could make a replacement with individual diodes...
  18. Black.Audio.Co

    McIntosh MC 7200

    Hi Friends, Need an opinion on a Mcintosh MC7200 amp. I am currently using a Sansui CA / BA 3000 set. 1. Will it be a good upgrade and will I be able to hear the difference? 2. I plan to use my Sansui CA 3000 as a preamp in the meanwhile till a good Mcintosh preamp is available. And Should I...
  19. T

    MX112 vs C26

    Hey everyone! So I have an opportunity to buy either one of the above units. Both are coming from the same seller and have both been gone through by a tech in the last month. The mx112 has a nice walnut case which I like and the c26 does not. Can anyone give me the pros and cons of each unit and...
  20. kdenn011

    Thanks AK - Norfolk

    I've been into stereo's since I was a kid, my prized possession when I was a kid was a set of fisher speakers and a Sansui receiver I had. Man I wish I had half the stereo's I owned growing up at this point. Fast forward 20 years and I picked up a set of mint KG4's for 20 bucks. Paired it with a...
  21. pantoramasan

    Question about TT Head amp Use

    Help me out here someone please. Am I to understand that when using a head amp with a TT, it is solely to boost the gain of your MC cartridge/stylus when connected to the standard phono output? If so, how would that affect the use of a MM cart with the head amp connected to the phono output...
  22. plschles

    Mcintosh 1700 with Cornwalls?

    Hi. I have a chance to buy a McIntosh 1700, which I want to play with my Cornwalls. Mostly listen to vinyl records through my Technics SL-1200. I understand the McIntosh is a hybrid - tuner is tube and preamp is SS. Would it be better to get a receiver where the preamp is tube - to get better...
  23. spacecowboy

    Houston Area Mcintosh Repairs

    I live in Houston and my Mcintosh C28 is never able to work completely as it should, and I would like to find a qualified electrician to bring it back to a dependable level. The problem is that it will work for a month or so, and something goes wrong, almost like a cycle. I would like to fix it...
  24. spacecowboy

    Mcintosh C28 is Flaky

    I've had a lot of problems keeping my pre up and running for long periods of time. My knowledge on repairs is limited and the thing works sometimes. I have used deoxit several time now and that does seem to fix whatever issues I have, but after about a month a new malfunction will appear. The...
  25. ScooterMcTav

    McIntosh MA-6100 preamp section

    Hey All, What say you all about the preamp section on the MA-6100? Been toying with the thought of picking up a preamp to use with the McIntosh's power amp. Or vice-versa, picking up a power amp to use with the Mc's pre. The Mc in very nice to listen to, there is no lack of power, but it...
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