I’m pleased to say that out of the blue I was able to purchase a good autoformer late last night and it’s being sent to AC next week to put my amplifier back together. Accordingly I will be opting out of the auction for the 2100.
MC2105 auto former
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I’m sending this same reply to several of you that were very kind and helpful. I’m happy to say that out of the blue I was able to purchase a good autoformer late last night and it’s being sent to AC next week to put my amplifier back together. Thank you for all of the information and support.
I’m wanted to let you know I was able to purchase a good autoformer late last night and it’s being sent to AC next week to put my amplifier back together. Thanks for so much kindness & wisdom (and time to share it).
I’m sending this to let you know that out of the blue I was able to purchase a good autoformer late last night..being sent to AC next week to start putting my amplifier back together. Accordingly I will be opting out of the auction for the parts 2100. Thank you for the support & being willing to opt out of the auction on my behalf.
baeron
Lunatic Member
This is very exciting news. Considering the odds.
Job well done AK
Happy Listening to you soon.
damacman
Resident Psycho
When I want something, I bid the highest price i'm willing to pay and do so at anytime convenient. Sniping isn't possible when others max bids are 50% of mine ...
Pio1980
AK Member
You're that guy that wants it more than other bidders, that how it's done in those cases.
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That's great! Where did you find it?
A local unit for parts. Dumb luck that I heard about it, inquired and got a reply just after putting in my first bid on the one in the eBay auction. In the mail to AC now. I was able to get both autoformers in the deal. If both are good I’ll have a spare to help someone in the same bind I was in.
I am too, either I want it or I don't and my reasonable might not match the other bidders in these cases.
Very good!
Looking forward to hearing about it when it's finished.
Be sure that AC does the updates (mentioned in your other thread) while it's in there to the 2505-2 spec.
Yes. I’ll do so. Thanks. They’re very happy it has gone this way however, not as happy as I am!
Let us know how the donor surgery goes! As a suggestion, you can always ask Audio classics, if they would like the other Transformer. You might be able to negotiate a rake off on the tab for the 2105. The chance that you'd ever need another output transformer, is very slim.
I'm also out, for the junker 2100 on the 'Bay.
I really don't need the parts, but maybe someone else in this forum, does.
I'm also out, for the junker 2100 on the 'Bay.
I really don't need the parts, but maybe someone else in this forum, does.
Will update for certain. The parts will reach Vestal mid week. Uncertain at this point whether I have to rejoin the queue or if they’ll go straight to work on it. I will find out. It had crossed my mind to see if they might want the other part. Thanks for suggesting it. When all is settled, I’ll make the 400 mile round trip bring it home. I’ve spent the months since of downtime sourciing materials for and building a slab of walnut into a sturdy and dare I say lovely home for my gear and with far better record storage (not in walnut). I’m very near completion on all of that too so the timing is working out nicely. Good luck on the junker. More to come.
Much to my surprise, the one lung '2100 beater on the 'Bay, went for $389.00.
Too much for too many unknowns, for me to jump in, for what would be a big project.
Pio1980
AK Member
But not for a parter.Much to my surprise, the one lung '2100 beater on the 'Bay, went for $389.00.
Too much for too many unknowns, for me to jump in, for what would be a big project.
If remaining parts were all good and it just had a bad autoformer (removed), you have two good updated driver boards ($200 min), a set of heatsinks with output transistors ($?), a good power transformer ($200?), a good autoformer ($200?), a couple of good gain knobs that are nonobtainium ($50), a chassis, barrier strips, cover, preamp board, some really good parts that I think a patient person could easily make some money on. I would have kept the knobs and driver boards to see if I could break even on the rest.
Big IF though.
McIntosh amps typically bring better money if they have tubes or meters so it is possible that this as a repair unit, if the other autoformer could be found, would be a tough one to stay under its value when complete.
Big IF though.
McIntosh amps typically bring better money if they have tubes or meters so it is possible that this as a repair unit, if the other autoformer could be found, would be a tough one to stay under its value when complete.
I thought about it, but decided against it. I have a number of projects around the house (including several audio projects) that need attention. Someone out there needed the amp, more that I. I would've been in at a lowball price, but with tax and shipping, it would be too close to $500 for the hulk. . I'm already happy with my two rebuilt 2100's