scott0527 Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 This baby doesn't even come with the slant leg cabinet Darn good thing I went on my pristine McIntosh spree 2 years ago. Heck I used to see nice ones like this go for 2K regularly. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5742269267&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT PS. Amy, do I have to say things like "darn" and "heck". Sounds so hayseedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I guess picking up the MC240 and C11 today may turn out OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Wow, why is it that expensive!!!??? Sure looks, ummmm, lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Far from lame. They're becoming more collectable these days and many are being bought by overseas buyers, thereby driving up prices. The MC240 I hooked up tonight sounded great I must admit. I've owned 3 and this is by far the best sounding. Many folks love the Mac sound. It does have a signature of its own and mates well with Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted January 15, 2005 Author Share Posted January 15, 2005 Yes, they are not lame at all. Used to be you could spend a couple thousand on a C22 and have an outstanding preamp that would only go up in value as long as you took care of it. You wcan't get that with any new piece of gear. There certainly looks like a crew of 8-10 bidders out there right now driving up the prices of all the "classics" that are in pristine condition. There was a beatiful Marantz 7C with all original documents that sold for $5500+ recently. That's over twice what they sold for as recetnly as last year. Same guy paid $1500 for a Garrard 301. Again, they seem to be inerested in only the mintier units. Gary, Wow, where did you come up with the 240 and C11? That's a great combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 The Japanese have been buy U.S. Tube gear for years. Guess who owned the Company when The Gordon Gow and re-issues of the C-22 and 275 came out? Clarion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Just saw this guy selling reconditioned MC40's at $375 or so each. Seems like a nice deal. Any thoughts on this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5739483800&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcN__Stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Chris if you read carefully, he is not offering the Mac MC 40 amps for sale. He if offering to recondition them for the $375. He shows the parts he replaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Yup ! $750 for a pair this guy makes my service look cheap I'd be substantially less with premium parts rather then bargain bin. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Here is a pair of MC-30s in Framingham,MA with 5 hours left and no bids yet at $1500: MC-30. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I am interested into venturing into tubes at some point, I don't know if 30 watts would cut it for me though, I realize they probably pump out more than 30 watts though. They look nice, but are they worth the $1500? Would it be worth a bid on these things or are there much better choices, like Luxman, Dynaco, Marantz, etc. I would like to run my Klipschorn mains with tube power at some point. I don't have the background in tubes like I do with many other audio related items though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Frzninvt Unless you have a room the size of Paul's, then 30W will do fine with your Cornwalls and even better with the rest of your equipment. In my 16' x 13' room the MC-30's are more than loud enough and have never been above 1:30 on the volume knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 1:30 on the volume knob? With my C-22 I never go past 11:00. You must like it LOUD from time to time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 ---------------- On 1/18/2005 1:07:52 PM Dflip wrote: Frzninvt Unless you have a room the size of Paul's, then 30W will do fine with your Cornwalls and even better with the rest of your equipment. In my 16' x 13' room the MC-30's are more than loud enough and have never been above 1:30 on the volume knob. ---------------- Noting that doubling the power only gives you about 3 db more, with my MC 60s in the winter, doors windows closed with the LaSaclas I had, my neighbor across the street would call with requests. I use hearing protection. The MC 60s were not even breathing hard. As I noted, Tube gear has been going across the sea for years. It's one of those things when you need a part and it comes from Hong Kong but was made only about 4 hours from you. I will state that my MC 30s did go across the sea. To a very good home - Wolfram's. Otherwise, they would still be Stateside. dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triceratops Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Rick wrote: >Here is a pair of MC-30s in Framingham,MA with 5 hours left and no bids yet at $1500: Look nice and went for $1500 with only one bid. Hope someone here got them! triceratops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I thought about it but hadn't even officially sold the 240 at that point. Someone got what looks to be a very good deal. Fess up!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 As a McIntosh owner there is the part I noted but would like to emphasize. Selling McIntosh overseas is great if you know the person buying. That they will get a good home. My problem has been sales to those overseas that only turn them around and sell back to us at a large mark-up. That is true of all of the tubed units. Also another reason for higher prices may be fewer local dealers carrying new or used tubed units. One dealer in a suburb in the past showed a large number of new tubed units. Now there may be one, possibly one or two used. Thus the market for any tubed units will be increasing and prices will go in hand. I believe in making a profit, but price gouging and the increases in unit cost and parts cost versus the source of them hurts all of us. Somehow if possible see that they get a good home. If any do leave this continent I wish they would go to a home as great as Wolfram provides. dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Yes, Allan, I do occasionally like it loud, but usually the volume control on the Mapletree only goes to about 11:30 - 12:00. But for that rare occasion, there is still lots left in the tank. I think I read somewhere that the 30W was a conservative figure and the actual output is a bit more. More than enough power for most rooms, except for certain colourful birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 MC240s usually test at over 50 wpc. Usually about 55. I'm guessing most Mac tube gear is the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 What size room will you be using it in? The 30s will probably peak at an average 38 watts. If you go to KT-66s or the 300 family, you may gain 4 or 5 watts - cleanly. Unless you really want it loud, the 30s should work. There were 3 models, one that would need a slight modification for the 300 Family. Russ at Audio Classics can tell you. dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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