McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Scottson

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McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now?

Posted by Scottson (A) on June 9, 2014 at 14:29:56

I posted this over in the Amp/Pre circle & a helpful responder suggested it might attract more informed response here - so I am reposting.

A friend has offered me a pair of McIntosh MC-60 monoblock amps which will likely need some restoration &/or tube replacement. I have been thinking about biamp-ing my Magnepan 20.1s, using tube monos for the mid & ribbons but had been looking at more contemporary gear (suggestions still welcome!). However, I don't know a lot about McIntosh gear - or this model. My main question is whether these amps - even after restoration - are still sonically competitive with contemporary tube amps (selling for around $3000 a pair used). I simply don't know enough about the compromises/trade-offs with vintage gear (even very good quality stuff) to make an informed decision. Google hasn't particularly helped.

A couple of clarifications: If purchased, the MC-60s would be used to power the mids & highs of the 20.1s only (not the full range) - through a active electronic crossover - but whether these amps can handle this load is something I am concerned about. I'm not looking so much for advice on the process of biamping per se as how these amps compare to contemporary tube gear. For example, one responder on the Amp/Pre thread suggested I might be better served by looking at Quicksilver gear - either the V4s or the 88s.

Thanks in advance - & my apologies for cross-posting.

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Topic - McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Scottson 14:29:56 06/09/14 (14)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - bill_stevenson@bellsouth.net 08:11:09 09/03/15 (0)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - 6bq5 10:04:39 08/24/15 (0)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - dls123 17:40:27 06/11/14 (2)

All very good points. - Prisoners 18:19:17 06/11/14 (1)

RE: All very good points. - dls123 18:26:31 06/11/14 (0)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Crazy Dave 08:50:01 06/11/14 (0)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Prisoners 16:11:01 06/10/14 (2)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Scottson 19:18:09 06/10/14 (1)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Prisoners 08:59:30 06/11/14 (0)

Thanks! - Scottson 13:11:16 06/10/14 (0)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - briggs 06:51:10 06/10/14 (1)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Tubegroover 07:08:04 08/23/15 (0)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Eli Duttman 17:46:31 06/09/14 (1)

RE: McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now? - Bill Way 18:36:19 06/09/14 (0)

McIntosh MC-60s - how do they hold up now?

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