Electrical Disclaimer Description
This is an incredibly rare opportunity to secure what is widely regarded as the "gold standard" of vacuum tube performance. These McIntosh MC75 monoblocks are in absolute, collector-grade condition—you simply will not find a pair in better shape on the market.
Purchased new from West Coast Hi-Fi, these units have been treated with the reverence they deserve. From day one, they have been protected by custom dust covers, ensuring the chassis remains pristine. They come complete with their original factory boxes and cables, making them perfect for safe shipping or a secure, premium transition to your listening room.
Why the MC75 is the "End Game"
McIntosh fans know that the MC75 is the benchmark against which all other tube amplifiers are measured. It isn't just "warmth"—it’s the elusive, three-dimensional "you are there" quality that makes these legends.
Unity Coupled Circuitry: This is the magic sauce. By coupling output from both the plate and cathode, McIntosh achieves near-perfect linearity and bandwidth. It eliminates notch distortion and delivers that famous, effortless McIntosh soundstage that is both massive in width and surgically deep.
Absolute Control: Unlike typical tube amps that struggle with complex loads, the MC75 features a beefy power supply and custom output transformers that provide enough current reserve to drive speakers down to 2 ohms without breaking a sweat. It grips the deepest bass notes with a level of authority that rivals the best solid-state designs, all while maintaining that liquid, textured midrange.
Sentry Monitor: The high-speed Sentry Monitor protection circuit is worth its weight in gold, keeping your investment safe by shutting down the system instantly if a tube fails or a wire shorts.
The Package
You are not just buying a pair of amps; you are buying a complete, high-end reference system.
Pristine Condition: Collector-grade, dust-free, and meticulously maintained.
Includes: Original boxes, original power cables, original tubes, plus 13 more KT88s, custom acrylic dust cover and custom 12mm thick glass stands that provide the perfect aesthetic and acoustic foundation.
Tube Inventory:
Original McIntosh factory tubes (~300 hours).
Genelex Gold Lion tubes (~800 hours).
9 x MATCHED Ruby STR (plus 3 more that are matched to eachother but not the other 9)
Technical Specifications
Power: 75 Watts continuous minimum sine wave (into 2, 4, or 8 Ohm loads).
THD: Less than 0.5% at any power level—an engineering marvel for tube gear.
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (rated), with bandwidth extending far beyond human hearing for ultimate phase accuracy.
Price & Availability
Price: $10,500
Please do not confuse these with the older generation as this is the last generation purchased in 2017
Given the collector-grade condition and the thousands of dollars of included extras (glass stands, extra matched tubes, acrylic dust covers), this is a phenomenal value for the discerning audiophile.
I strongly prefer a local pickup in the Perth area so I can demo the unit and show you exactly what these beauties are capable of. If you are interstate, I am happy to ship the units in their original boxes, though the custom glass stands will be a separate logistic.
These never come up for sale in this condition - not a single scuff visible, let alone at a discount before considering the extras. Once they're gone, you’ll be hunting for years to find a pair like this again. DM to discuss.
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