McIntosh C 11 – High End Stereo Equipment We Buy

Preamplifier

McIntosh is one of the most dependable brand names when it comes to high-end audio systems. For years the brand has been recognized by audiophiles throughout the world as equipment that delivers clear and consistent quality in music. McIntosh is probably best known for its amplifiers and preamps, but the company produces many other components and parts for stereo and home theatre.

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What are the specs for the McIntosh C 11?

Years Manufactured
1961-1963
Frequency response
20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion
0.2%
Gain
60dB (MM), 20dB (line)
Input sensitivity
2.5mV (mic), 2mV (MM), 250mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio
85dB (line)
Output
250mV (line), 2.5V (Pre out)
Valve complement
6 x 12AX7
Dimensions
15-3/4 x 5-1/8 x 12 inches
Weight
15lbs

What else to know about the McIntosh C 11?

"I wanna say, after all that comparison, the C-11 is a very very underestimated preamp in the McIntosh line-up. … To me, its phono stage is head and shoulders above many preamps, such as the Dynaco PAS phono stage even after the famous Curzon's mods. … But the C-11 is a tough gear and many examples show its ability to withstand long use."

AudioAsylum

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Brief History of McIntosh

Long mapped-to Binghamton New York – the current headquarters and manufacturing center for McIntosh Labs – not many people know the brand was originally launched outside of the Nation’s Capital in Silver Spring Maryland, in 1949. In 1956, the brand built their original facility in New York, according to the official brand website.

Other McIntosh Products We Often Buy

Typically, StereoBuyers purchases mostly used amplifiers, especially the vintage amps and high-end McIntosh models such as the MC202 or MC252, and the C220 preamp, for example. We have also purchased many pre-owned tuners from McIntosh over the recent years, including the MR67 and MR78 models, for example.

StereoBuyers has purchased tens of thousands worth McIntosh brand equipment since 2014, with individual buys ranging from $100 to well over $50,000. If you are moving, ready to upgrade, or have McIntosh equipment you do not or will not be using, why not contact us today to find out if it is worth good money?

If you are interested in selling your used McIntosh equipment to us in the greater NYC area or Colorado, please click here to fill out a Free Quote Form and we will get back to you. If we agree on terms, we come to meet you where you want, and pay cash.

The following images show actual McIntosh equipment purchased by StereoBuyers.