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McIntosh MC 2105 + C28 + MR74 = More McIntosh For Sale

April 18, 2012

Well as you might of guessed we like McIntosh gear actually we really really really like McIntosh gear (yes even if it doesn’t have tubes : – ), it’s one of the few audio products that has consistently produced excellent sounding and visually stunning components.

What we have here is a Mint Condition C28 Pre-Amp MR-74 Tuner and a MC2105 Power Amp all of them are in need of a good cleaning, with the exception of the MC-2105 which will need new glass because this one has the typical de-lamination / bubbling on the inside of the glass. Also a bit of trivia, the MC2105 was used on stage by Bob Weir one of the members of the Grateful Dead back in the late 70′s and early 80′s. How Cool Is That?

Check back soon to see them brought back to their original specs and appearance and if you are interested in purchasing them feel free to send us an offer.

Front Panel view of Mcintosh C28 Preamp

Very nice and clean C28 Mcintosh Pre-amp before restoration


McIntosh MC-2105 Power Amp in wooden case - bubbles on glass

A very Nice McIntosh MC-2105 Amp in an original wooden case, too bad there are bubbles on the glass

MR74 McIntosh FM Tuner - Minty

Now that I have this I will be listening to FM now. A minty MR74 before restoration.

Bob Weir with a gibson acoustic guitar and a stack of new McIntosh equipment in his home studio

Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead in his home studio with his new McIntosh -

Here is a photo of Bob Weir in his studio with his new Mcintosh Gear check it out on the Mcintosh Labs website here

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an Ad for our 50-w2 – Mcintosh

March 18, 2012

50-w2 original ad  and we have one of these for sale if you are interested and yes they do sound better

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McIntosh MC60 Pair For Sale – Complete Electronic Restoration (sold)

January 4, 2012

Here for your consideration is a nice pair of McIntosh MC60′s they just arrived 0n 11-17-2011 we will begin the restoration process soon, new capacitors, resistors as required, Tubes..plus much more.. you can reserve them with a $ 1500.00 down payment.

The price completed for the pair will be $ 3995.00 Please contact us directly for all the details and extensive work that will be done. I’m sure you know MC60′s are a rare McIntosh model and considered by many to be one of the best tube amplifiers ever produced….. Pat~

UPDATE: They will have a happy new home (soon) Thanks Rick of Oregon for the purchase! Pat~ 1-22-2012 I will post completed photo’s when Rick takes delivery

McIntosh MC60
McIntosh MC60
McIntosh MC60

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For Sale Marantz 20b Tuner – MINT – Like New! (SOLD)

January 4, 2012

Here we have a dead stock, unmolested, mint+ perfect Marantz 20b tuner that has the original Marantz factory wooden cabinet, it has only 1 small scratch on the black metal chassis that you will not even see when it is in the case. It was in a stored and dust free, smoke free environment since it was new. It looks as if it was removed from the original shipping box and placed on the shelf and never used. I can say it’s one of the cleanest components we have seen in years. Operation wise it’s perfect. The scope is bright and sharp. the face dial is bright and blue, no scratches. The unit sounds wonderful!…it needs nothing..but a new home..take a look at the underside pictured no tarnish anywhere.
accepting offers $$ this is the first solid state tuner offered by Marantz patterned after the world famous 10b…!!

Sorry it is gone (sold), we found it a happy home!

Model Twenty Marantz Solid State Tuner

Model Twenty Marantz Solid State Tuner

Super Clean Marantz model Twenty B Tuner

marantz 20b chassis underside

Marantz 20b chassis underside

 

Marantz 20b Tuning Scope

Marantz 20b Tuning Scope

 

Marantz 20b Stereophonic Tuner

Marantz 20b Stereophonic Tuner

 

Marantz 20b Tuner power supply

Marantz 20b Tuner power supply - all stock

 

Marantz 20b tuner chassis scratch

Marantz 20b tuner chassis scratch

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Eico HF 85 Stereo Preamp – Listed on eBay!

December 25, 2011

The Eico has been listed on Ebay.. Bid soon as the auction ends in a few days

 

Here we have a fairly rare and really clean Eico HF-85 that has undergone a basic restore. These are highly regarded and the Eico HF85 sounds great. This fine example can be yours for $1100.00

Tubes:
This preamp is running 5 12ax7 tubes, and you will get the following tubes with your preamp: a 1250 reading is new test
2 Eico branded Mullards 1100/1250 – 1125/1250 and 1100/1250 – 1050/1250
a matched pair of Amperex Bugle Boys that test 1400/1250 – 1400/1250 and 1425/1250 – 1400/1250
and a single NOS Sylvania 1450/1250 and 1400/1250.

The Amperex Bugle Boys test as new however I do not have the boxes, the Sylvania is genuine NOS.
The 6X4 Rectifier is an Eico branded mullard

Electronics: 9.5 out of 10
This preamp has had all of the electrolytic caps replaced along with all of the coupling caps. A 3 prong grounded cord has been installed and the tubes have been tested and replaced. All of the pots have been cleaned with de-ox and now operate scratch free and quietly. The power switch was worn and has been replaced with a new reproduction switch.

Cosmetics: 8 out of 10
The overall condition is 8.5 out of 10, the chassis has been cleaned and the brass faceplate has been polished to a high shine. The knobs have been cleaned and polished and are all original. The paint has been buffed and waxed with automotive wax. There is some slight corrosion on the right side panel that has left some slight pitting on the paint. The top vented gold panel has a few small areas where the paint has been slightly discolored and worn and on the thin side. The rear panel and RCA jacks are clean and have been sprayed with contact cleaner. The phenolic backing plates for the RCA jacks has deformed slightly over the years (this is common for these types of jacks) The interior chassis is clean and most of the dust and grime has been cleaned off, with the exception of the area directly under the pots. All of the screws are original and clean.
The preamp looks great and is clean and presents well.

Recommended mods:

  1. Remove the hum pot and convert the heaters to DC – this will make the pre-amp run more quiet (improved S/N)

 

  1. eico hf-85 close up of front pannel
new cap under side of eico hf-85

new cap under side of eico hf-85

 

front panel of eico hf85 stereo preamp

Front Panel Eico hf-85 Stereo Preamp

 

Eico HF-85 on the bench replacing caps

Eico HF-85 on the bench replacing caps

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Tube Monster – By James DeRosso

December 16, 2011

James DeRosso makes really cool monster sculptures of all types, when he was visiting me one day a few months ago he saw my tube collection and he asked for a few old tubes, well here is the result  if you would like to see some of his other monsters or if you want to commission your very own custom tube monster you can check out his website or blog here .

James DeRosso tube monster

James DeRosso tube monster and a Miniwatt ECL 80

In case you are wondering – the amp is an 18watt el84 / 6bq5 Marshall Plexi clone with a ppmv and the guitar is a 1968 Gibson es335

here is a more normal monster without the tube :)

James DeRosso Monsters - Portland, OR

A Tubeless Monster by James DeRosso - awesome

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