Fishbait7 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 As a new forum member, I need some help. I am shopping for a McIntosh tube amp and wondered if any of you have had dealings with this proposed firm in Seattle. The website is: www.hifisellnbuy.com. It is listed as Hi Fi Sell and Buy, 12399 8th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA. Their prices look ridiculously low and I am quite suspicious as to their authenticity. They are offering such things as the MC-225 for $855, MC-240 for $1,199 and two MC-30's for $700. What's going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Looks like they have a "C" rating with the BBB. Proceed with caution and only use a credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Welcome to the forum my friend from east Texas. I am not familiar with this place. I wish that I could be more help. What are your plans for a tube amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Looks like they have a "C" rating with the BBB. Proceed with caution and only use a credit card. I know nothing about this company, but their "C" rating is based on 1 complaint to the BBB in 3 years, pertaining to a delivery issue for an item shipped to France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbait7 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have recently purchased a 1986 pair of Khorns and a Pro-Jet Debut Carbon TT. I have a McIntosh MA-6100, of which I would like to use the preamp and mate it with a Mac tube amp. I'm particularly interested in playing vinyls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Looks like they have a "C" rating with the BBB. Proceed with caution and only use a credit card. I know nothing about this company, but their "C" rating is based on 1 complaint to the BBB in 3 years, pertaining to a delivery issue for an item shipped to France. Me either but it's also based on the fact that the sampling is so small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Their fine print indicates that amplifiers are not "eligible" for return or refund... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerolW Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I have recently purchased a 1986 pair of Khorns and a Pro-Jet Debut Carbon TT. I have a McIntosh MA-6100, of which I would like to use the preamp and mate it with a Mac tube amp. I'm particularly interested in playing vinyls. It's VINYL, not vinyls. Sorry, had to say it. Buy local, if possible. jerol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crustywon Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Google map the address. no such place in Seattle. Any one ever purchase from them and receive? They also only will accept bank transfers for purchases and want quite a bit of personal info for a purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perpetualapprentice Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Site used to be linked to a hole-in-the-wall mobile stereo retail address in Phoenix, AZ - or maybe that was hifibuynsell. Regardless of the name, the inventory was identical to the site you saw and never changed the entire time I watched it. Once saw a listing from them on audiogon that was snatched up in a hurry but do not know the outcome - the buyer did not leave any feedback. Jan. 18 EDIT - My memory was incorrect (not unusual, unfortunately) - previous address was in Tucson. see also > http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=511098 Edited January 19, 2014 by perpetualapprentice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Audiogon is pretty hard to beat for such purchases. You've got to be careful with any high dollar amp trades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 You don't need anything that bad... Genuine bargains on anything come to those who remain vigilant. You've come to the right place for cautious people with experience. Good idea to listen. Welcome to the madness. Your K'horns will sound better on anything you drive them with than most any other speaker at any price. Just use a decent amp of whatever until you can find the one of your dreams. I drove mine routinely with a 125.00 Panasonic Class T amp for quite a while with complete satisfaction. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 This place IS legit: http://www.mcintoshaudio.com/ Prices also higher, but they are the real deal. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbait7 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks, everyone, for your info and advice. My son is traveling out to Seattle in a couple of weeks on business and said he will check this place out, if there is any place to check out. After his visit, I will inform the forum accordingly. If it turns out that no such place exist, I'm not sure what I should do from there, if anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 That's when you post 'WTB McIntosh Tube Amp' here in the Garage Sale section. Let your fellow Klipsch forum members help you in your search. Quite a few folks here enjoy finding deals for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbait7 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Your responses have been quite helpful, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Run far, run fast....... Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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