Mcintosh mc2105 mc2105 mc2100 mc2100 complete restoration service. To purchase mc2100 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised. Seems to me with the 14 turn valve on the right in the off position and the 14 turn valve on the left in the on positon you should get plenty of water flow through the hose bib or the open pump housing. Mcintosh mc2100 manual stereo power amplifier hifi.
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View and download mcintosh mc 2100 owners manual online. Continuing in the long line of marriagebusters that ive brought into the household, i present to you the mcintosh mc2100 power amplifier. Yes, youve read that right, the mcintosh ma5200 arrives with a builtin dac. The mc352 is their 350 watt stereo power amplifier. Since 1949, mcintosh has remained true to its design aesthetic. At the end of the chain used to lie their handbuilt drivers, which came in standard. Mcintosh driver board requests part 2 of 2 youtube. To purchase mc2100 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Vintage electronics are a hot commodity, and mcintosh amps are highly sought after by collectors of highend audio pieces. After using it for a bit i noticed at startup there was a bit of a quiet chirp in the left channel.
Here, a complete overhaul of an mc2100 is performed including installation and test of. The mc2100 was manufactured between 1969 through 1978. Some of the writing is faint, some light scratches on the chrome. Jan 11, 2009 the mcintosh mc2000 is the type of amp that any audiophile drools over but hopefully not into as it has the power, cloud and gravitas to compete with anything from the likes of krell, mark.
Company in washington state service audio video home electronics. Mc2100 105w stereo, 210w bridged mono, again with a supposedly somewhat darker tone when bridged but as smolder said, the gear is probably the last 20% of the tone, with the power amp being an even smaller percentage of that. I found that one of the driver boards was original while the other had the. Mcintosh mc2100 stereo power amplifier for sale us audio. The circuitry of the following stage is a voltage amplifying circuit which operates with a classa. It can be utilized either as a 300wattperchannel stereo amp, or a 600watt monoblock, and was rated by its manufacturer as being able to produce this amount of power continuously, with very little less than 0. For those who are interested i just recently redid my mcintosh mc2100 and have some pictures. Whether your desires run towards vacuum tubes or solid state, monoblock, stereo or multichannel configurations, mcintosh has your home audio amplifier solution. Mcintosh mc2152 70th anniversary vacuum tube amplifier the stunning new design of the mc2152 is highlighted by a bead blasted black anodized aluminum chassis accentuated with matte finish carbon fiber side panels. We sell parts and components for mcintosh hifi audio.
One of two beautiful mcintosh mc1200 amplifiers for sale. I have had many mcintosh amps but have long since sold them. Mcintosh mc 2100 vintage power amplifier for sale online. Service manual the continuous improvement of its products is the policy of mcintosh laboratory incorporated, who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Mcintosh owners manual power amplifier mc205 20 pages amplifier mcintosh mc205 owners manual 20 pages summary of contents for mcintosh mc 2100. May 14, 2001 i was talking with larry fish, mcintosh laboratorys vice president of product planning. This would improve the symmetry between the positive and negative sides and should smooth out the crossover region and reduce the amount of crossover distortion.
A true home audio classic the mcintosh mc2100 stereo power amplifier was manufactured from 1969 to 1977. This amp had a minor problem when i received it, one channel was a crackling from time to time. This unit had quite a few axial capacitors and a few bipolar caps as well. I also own the mc 2105, and this to is a mcintosh winner. Mcintosh labs first foray back into tubeamp production was the reissue of the mc275 power amplifier, in 1995. Mcintosh mc2100 sm service manual download, schematics. Do 21st century mcintosh amps sound better than 20th centurymcintosh amps. All about mcintosh vintage power amplifiers power amplifiers are electrical devices that provide amplification and various effects to audio sounds. Depends on if the cold water inlet at the top of the tank. Schematic is a schematic with little or no other info.
Free mcintosh misc diagrams, schematics, service manuals. Mcintosh mc2100 upgrade lately, i have been rebuilding my old mcintosh mc2100 power amplifier. We sell parts and components for tv and vintage audio gears. Both have there own unique sounds but maitain the mcintosh tube sound. I know they are built to last, retain their value, and have cool blue meters, but i dont know much about their sonic qualities. Online warranty registration is available only for products purchased and used in the united states or canada.
If the ampli fier is to be installed on a vertical surface it is. When the mcintosh mp1100 phono preamplifier arrived at my doorstep, i was as excited as when i saw the first mcintosh product at 12 years old. Warranty for products purchased and used outside the united states or canada are managed by the authorized mcintosh distributor in that country. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Mcintosh mc2100 amp amplifier rebuild restoration recap. The mcintosh mc2000 is the type of amp that any audiophile drools over but hopefully not into as it has the power, cloud and gravitas to compete with. With 200 watts per channel, 14 inputs and a highperformance amfm tuner, the mac7200 receiver is a music lovers dream. Save mcintosh mc2300 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Mclntosh amplifier when it is improperly matched is a. For each such activating menu smoocher one of the five linelevel inputs 4x rca, 1 x xlr or rca gets. In sts detailed musings on this goldplated hunk o stereo amp in the november 99 stereophile, youll learn that the mc2000 was designed by sidney corderman, mcintosh cofounder and designer of the legendary mc275.
Has been sitting around my collection for a long time. This one is in excellent physical condition as you can see and it works and sounds fantastic. Of the numerous tube audio amplifiers produced by mcintosh over many years, the mighty mcintosh mc3500, or its industrial version the mcintosh mi350, designed by mile nestorovic in about 1968, is unsurpassable in my humble opinion, the greatest commercial tube amp ever made. Vintage mcintosh mc2100 for sale canuck audio mart. It also had a severely cracked glass faceplate, which the owner had purchased a new one to replace it. The mc2300 is a solidstate power amplifier which was built by the american highend audio company mcintosh, and sold between the years 1971 and 1980. We provide a range of standard instrument software packages to support popular commercial instruments and offer hardware enhancements for such instruments as well. Mcintosh mc2100 power amplifier sound test youtube. The front panel showcases a backlit laser cut mcintosh logo flanked by classic mcintosh knobs. The scarcity of good, honest techs who can do good and reasonably priced restorationrebuild of audio equipment especially tube gear made me start offering this restoration kit. The mclntosh mc 2300 is a high quality, extremely high power, solid state stereo ampli fier.
The limit lamp is designed switch on the light also when amplifier overloads, and even if overload status is very short, it is turned on between the grades which can be viewed. About a year ago i restored the mc2100 and ran across the photos today so figured id make a post about it. Founded in 1949, mcintosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Yeah, try convincing you wife of that when you tell her you had to place this on top of the entertainment center because its too tall or too heavy to fit inside.
That means the amplifier is at least 38 years old and could be as old as 47. Mcintosh mc2100 power amplifier it was vintage mcintosh tube gear that launched my interest in highend audio which is a bit funny since and ill be sure to get some flack for this these older preamplifiers and amps arent necessarily the greatest in the world. After servicing the amplifier, its used for a few days to ensure its stable and operating as expected. The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of mcintosh laboratory incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. It all began with my grandfather who purchased a pair of. Mcintosh has been making tuners since the 1950s and they are one of the hallmarks of mcintosh, with the groundbreaking mr78 fm tuner from 1972 considered an alltime classic in the audio industry. It is also something of a bargain for a mcintosh product. Mar 29, 2000 the mcintosh mc2000 raised a mighty splash when it cannonballed into sam telligs wading pool. If either of those are open the amplifier will not power on. I decided to do this video as a result of the overwhelming number of requests i received for the mcintosh mc2100 mc2105 driver boards.
Years ago i was gifted a mcintosh mc2100 and mc240. The mc2100 is on a tube amp chassis while the mc2105 is in their woodglass case. We purchased this while i was in college from an audio salon in oklahoma city run by an exdesigner of that company, a. I dont have a mcintosh, but love their designs and plan to pick up a few of them. Feel free to give us a call if you would like to discuss it. Billed as mcintosh s most powerful integrated amp to date, the mighty ma9000 combines transistors with transformers and a blue aesthetic thats truly timeless right, lets get the and fries to go thing out of the way first. Aside from the ubiquitous windows driver, usb creates instant access to this converter whilst the spdif options await prince charmings waking kiss. This is one of the first solid state amplifiers that followed the mcintosh tube amplifier era. A oneofakind, ultimate solution for biamping loudspeakers.
Mcintosh laboratory is an american manufacturer of handcrafted highend audio equipment. This amp is unmodified unmolested, totally bone stock. This video is for those who wish to procure the mcintosh driver boards. What 5 adjectives would you use to describe the sound qualities of mcintosh amps. Mcintosh mc2300 rebuilt by amplifier experts youtube. Several things set it apart from the pack of solidstate muscle amps. For the r2 preamplifier builds installed in the mcintosh amplifiers, 0. Mcintosh mc2300 amplifier faceplate and meter led lamps bulbs filter kit lights. Since 1987, mcintosh analytical has been providing high quality software solutions for wet chemistry applications in the analytical laboratory. As such, it is designed much like a tube amplifier that uses transistors. The condition of the metal is typical, but it has cleaned up pretty good. Deluxe refurbish kit mcintosh mc2100 mc2100 amplifier. Regardless of your reasons for wanting a mcintosh amp, youll find that there are plenty on the market.
If ever a product deserved the title, this is the big mac. No portion of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of the author. Offering products for twochannel stereo sound systems and multichannel home theaters with surround sound, mcintosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment experience for discriminating listeners around the world. This unit has been completely recapped and works flawlessly as it should.
Mcintosh audio labs mc352 amplifier positive feedback. If your serial number is below 99w26 there is a second fuse inside before the power transformer that may be blown. The mcintosh mi350 and mc3500 high power highfidelity tube audio amplifiers. Typical conservative mcintosh engineering resulted in massive heat sinks. Description one of the last mcintosh chrome chassis amplifiers solid state 105 wattschannel or 210 watts mono 19691977. I havent finished the permanent driver board, but thought id upload a better version of the schematic. Mcintosh has been creating devices since 1949 with the goal of providing the amplifiers to withstand the test of time, especially in consideration of their vintage amps. In this twopart video, i will show you how to build a set of. If you get an amplifier like a dynaco st70 or mkiii, there are plenty of modification kits available. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by mcintosh.
I found that one of the driver boards was original. I think the mc2100 is almost identical to the mc2105 except for the casing. Save mcintosh mc2105 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. But i will give them credit for making a piece of gear that is certainly. This classsic power amp, built on a chassis similar to the mcintosh mc240 tube amp is a first generation mcintosh ss amp. Jun 01, 2016 every capacitor and every power and driver transistor has been replaced. Mcintosh misc diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. The old guys knew what they were doing and on an amplifier like the mcintosh, you can easily defeat the good things the amp did by trying to be smarter than the original engineers. May 01, 2016 mcintosh mc2100 power amplifier sound test lillys deals. Mcintosh mc2100 driver boards have arrived youtube. Mcintosh mc2300 rebuilt by amplifier experts amplifier experts. If you have the mcintosh double box shipping carton use it.
Mcintosh ma5100 manual solid state stereo integrated. Always allow for air flow by either ventilation holes or space next to the bottom of. I would never trade or sell these amps, they are keepers. The mc2100 is unusual for ss in that is uses output transformers, just like a tube amp. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Vintage mcintosh mc2100 stereo or mono ss amp great condition for the age that it is. Instead i bought this mcintosh mc2100 a nometer 105wpc unit that looks much like their tube amplifiers, minus the golden glow of valves. Im currently trying to decide if ive messed up the mc2100, or if my soldering just sucks. Mcintosh amplifiers for home audio and home theater. Unfollow mcintosh mc2100 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We recently got this mcintosh ma 6100 integrated amplifier in for a restoration. Data is listed by model number in alphabetical order, with miscellaneous documentation at the end of the list.
Discussion in audio hardware started by sput, jun 30, 2007. Jerry sounded like jerry even when he was playing borrowed guitars, or through borrowed amps. Mcintosh amplifiers blend eyecatching aesthetics, power and sonic integrity in a way that has been capturing the imagination of music lovers and home theater enthusiasts for decades. Because of the constant upgrading of mcintosh products circuitry and components, the company cannot insure, and does not warrant, the accuracy of the within schematic material. The mcintosh mc7100 represents a happy combination of truly stateoftheart performance and design, handsome styling, and electrical and mechanical ruggedness from a company that has enjoyed an enviable reputation for customer support and product reliability for almost fifty years. The mcintosh mc2000 is the type of amp that any audiophile drools over but hopefully not into as it has the power, cloud and gravitas to compete with anything from the likes of krell, mark. Most of this data was in three looseleaf binders donated by an anonymous benefactor. The mclntosh mc 2100 solid state stereo power amplifier. He led the mcintosh amplifier clinics for the next 30 years. At one time i had 8 of these, i sold 6 of them last year or so and kept the best two. The mcintosh mc2000 raised a mighty splash when it cannonballed into sam telligs wading pool. Find great deals on ebay for mcintosh mc2300 and mcintosh mc2100. I once ask a mcintosh saleman what was the difference sound wise between the tube vs. Without the faceplate, meters and bluelights well known as the mccintosh trademark, this amp is a unigue work of art w its big brother the mc2100.