Any guess what an otherwise well cared for and cosmetically very good unit would be worth? I’ve had it decades.
MC2105 auto former
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I’ve been told that the cost would exceed the value of my amplifier. I can’t quite figure that out. I did speak to MM…they wouldn’t give me a price but said it would be many months to get it done .
That's tough.
Maybe if you set a search on evilbay it will notify you when someone lists one, about all I can offer.
Maybe if you set a search on evilbay it will notify you when someone lists one, about all I can offer.
Thanks. I’ve got searches set. I keep asking for other ideas in hopes that there’s another option. It doesn’t appear so.
The 2100 and 2105 are the same amp, but for the glass face and the meters. If you don't buy that amp for parts, I will. I have a 2105.
I read the description of the amp and it says that it’s already been stripped of many parts and the only guidance as to whether it has what I need still is to look at the photos. I’m not experienced enough to identify whether there is an autoformer on it still. If there is, I will most certainly buy it.
I’ve just zoomed into the photos and it does have an autoformer. I’m not experienced at winning eBay auctions but I’ll take an aggressive run at it
It sounds like it had been in an attic for decades maybe after someone passed away. I don’t understand how or when the stripping of parts happened. The guy who has it appears to be a “picker”. Maybe he’s been the one pulling the parts off of it and selling those separately but doesn’t want to admit it. Impossible to know.
I’ve already reached out to AC to see if they can advise as to whether they can tell if the autoformer shown is likely to be worth it. I so desperately want to save my amp…had it for decades.
Pio1980
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It has one autoformer as pictured, no indication of state of functionality. It may have been parted out before when these were just another old amp.
The present price is attractive as a gamble on function vs availability, bid what an unknown cdx replacement autoformer is worth to you to complete your amp, plus a "regret margin" to cover losing out to a petty outbid. You can always part it out for spares and sales.
Good luck!
The present price is attractive as a gamble on function vs availability, bid what an unknown cdx replacement autoformer is worth to you to complete your amp, plus a "regret margin" to cover losing out to a petty outbid. You can always part it out for spares and sales.
Good luck!
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Pio1980
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Hard to say, some revere these first gen Mac transistor amps, others regard them as the first step into their evolving solid state design era.
Offhand, I'd peg yours ca 1.2-2.0 k complete and working, otherwise as described cdx. Check AC listings for present price range vs cdx.
Big help. Thanks. I was guesstimating 1.5k. Good guess maybe.
Exactly my thoughts and will be my approach. Thanks very much..learning as I go on all of it…a confirmation of bits of this is very helpful and kind.
Pio1980
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A shorted autoformer makes me think a faulty output section is likely, this will necessitate an experienced professional grade rebuild when a replacement becomes available to restore original performance and. reliability
There are other parts in that amp, that would allow you to recoup your investment.
Good luck. Hope that all goes well!
A really,really beat, but complete 2100 (with the power cord cut off) went for $480, the other other day.
The output boards appear to have been upgraded, so that is a plus, in terms of spare parts.
They are priced at up to $2500, on 'The Auction Site'. (Sounds a bit high, but you never know) Audio Classics is a better barometer.