McIntosh MA5100 from Audio Classics

prrar

prrar

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Hey everyone,

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. I used to have a McIntosh MA7900 and D150, after many others before, starting with the classic MAC4100.

I’ll be in the US next month and I’m thinking about getting a MA5100 from Audio Classics. It’s graded “C” and fully tested.

What do you guys think?
 
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Unless it was going to be used in a secondary system, I honestly can't think of a good reason why I'd ever step down from owning a MA7900 to a MA5100. But it's your money and only you know what you really want. There's probably no better place to buy one from than AC. :thumbsup:
 
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What is the rest of your system? Speakers? Room size?

IMHO, you can do lots better than an MA5100.
 
Hey caddy! I remember you’re an expert here. Do you think it’s worth it even if considering the 5100 is McIntosh’s first transistor integrated? I mean for historical reasons and all. It’s even on McIntosh’s book.
 
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Hey caddy! I remember you’re an expert here. Do you think it’s worth it even if considering the 5100 is McIntosh’s first transistor integrated? I mean for historical reasons and all. It’s even on McIntosh’s book.
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I'm not sure that being first SS Mc integrated or being featured in the book confers any special status, collector or historic. But it's a fact that the 4100 is later gen with a number of genuine advantages and improvements over the 5100 translating to better value/performance for the difference in cost. If you're really smitten with the MA5100, go for it by all means.
 
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prrar said:
Hey everyone,

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here. I used to have a McIntosh MA7900 and D150, after many others before, starting with the classic MAC4100.

I’ll be in the US next month and I’m thinking about getting a MA5100 from Audio Classics. It’s graded “C” and fully tested.

What do you guys think?
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My first McIntosh was a MA5100 and I loved it. You could do worse.
 
It's a subjective opinion of course, but I think the 5100 is a timeless design and better looking than the MAC receivers. But I'm also not a big fan of receivers in general. Too busy, too much going on in one box, trying to do too many things, etc. :)
 
I have one in my secondary system and love it. Classic McIntosh look, great sound and quite affordable.
 
That is a classic integrated! Nice piece of gear. I tend to like the aesthetic of the older models. Their repairability is more in line with my skill level,. I think you are going to love it. With the state of radio these days and the streaming possibilities available, an integrated is popular option.
Now.....which speakers to pair with it.:idea:
 
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