Are McIntosh amplifiers worth the money?

McIntosh is worth it, at least buying used. They sound great, are reliable and conservatively engineered, and parts and service support great even on 40-50 year old gear. Many McIntosh components made in the 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s are still in daily use. They are Heirloom grade, built to last nearly forever.

What is MC252?

The Macondo Prospect (Mississippi Canyon Block 252, abbreviated MC252) is an oil and gas prospect in the United States Exclusive Economic Zone of the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana.

How much does a McIntosh MA252 cost?

The McIntosh MA252 is somewhat an exception to this rule. It comes in at a MSRP of $3499.

Do they still make McIntosh amplifiers?

This amplifier would become the 50W-1. It included McIntosh’s first patented circuit, the Unity Coupled Circuit, still used by current products….Company history.

What is the most powerful McIntosh amplifier?

McIntosh MA12000
McIntosh has taken the wraps off its “most powerful integrated amplifier ever.” The MA12000 pumps out 350 watts per channel, a whole 50 watts more than the US firm’s super-sized MA9000 amp.

Why did Macondo happen?

A final report into the April 2010 Macondo deepwater well blowout and resulting massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana identified a number of causes for the blowout, concluding that a central cause was failure of a cement barrier in the production casing string.

What block was Deepwater Horizon?

MC block 252
The Deepwater Horizon rig started drilling a well at a water depth of 5,000ft in MC block 252 when it caught fire in April 2010. Deepwater Horizon is a fifth-generation deepwater rig owned by Transocean and leased by BP. BP started a major oil well intervention and oil spill response plan when the rig started sinking.

Does McIntosh make good speakers?

McIntosh equipment is known for its sonic excellence, and if you want a speaker with no compromises, consider the XR100. The audio hardware inside this speaker all but guarantees the music you listen to will sound better than you’ve ever heard it before.

Are McIntosh amplifiers Class A?

I found out that McIntosh are Class A, but most of your feedback has been negative, in terms of their design. NONE of their amplifier designs are class A.

Where is McIntosh amplifiers made?

upstate New York
McIntosh has since earned a reputation for quality components built largely by hand at its factory in upstate New York. Although speakers, turntables, and music streamers all roll down the assembly conveyors, audio aficionados most revere the warm sound of the company’s amplifiers.

What kind of sound does a McIntosh MC252 make?

Having not listened to McIntosh gear in many years, I visited a local shop and had a listen. The MC252 has the attributes of tubes, namely smooth, detailed sound without the downsides of tubes, that being less than tight bass. I also found the MC252 was non-fatiguing after long periods of listening.

Which is better the MC252 or the 402?

The MC252 has the attributes of tubes, namely smooth, detailed sound without the downsides of tubes, that being less than tight bass. I also found the MC252 was non-fatiguing after long periods of listening. Some say the MC352 or 402 are better amps, but from my hearing the MC252 is as flawless an amp as I’ve heard.

Which is better McIntosh mc152 or mc162?

Technical data of both doesn’t look far apart, while price wise MC162 is twice less expensive, which makes it twice more attractive. The 162 is pretty old, I would say 20 years since it was made. It goes back to the days when Clarion owned McIntosh and they offered a number of products that were a step back from the front line.

How old is the McIntosh Audiogon 162 series?

The 162 is pretty old, I would say 20 years since it was made. It goes back to the days when Clarion owned McIntosh and they offered a number of products that were a step back from the front line. The one way that they kept 5he cost down was not using the autoformer output stage and not dual balanced circuitry.