
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.
What are the specs for the McIntosh MC 2105?
- Power output:
- 105 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
- Frequency response:
- 10Hz to 100kHz
- Total harmonic distortion:
- 0.25%
- Damping factor:
- 13
- Input sensitivity:
- 0.5V
- Signal to noise ratio:
- 90dB
- Speaker load impedance:
- 4Ω to 16Ω
- Semiconductors:
- 34 x transistors, 18 x rectifiers and diodes
- Dimensions:
- 16 x 7.1 x 14.5 inches
- Weight:
- 65 lbs
What else to know about the McIntosh MC 2105?
"For years I have tried to get my hands on one of these for cheap. I would read stories on message boards of people buying McIntosh gear at estate sales for $20 a pop, or finding them on the side of the road in perfect condition. About a month ago I found a MC2105 that was 'immaculate, stored for 30 years.' I bought it for a song and brought it to a technician to have a look at it. Cosmetically, yes, it was immaculate, but it did have some electronic issues. I called McIntosh directly and they were super friendly on the phone, all the parts I needed were in stock and not terribly expensive. About a week later my tech had completed a full restoration of my amp, everything from the output transistors to the capacitors. When I brought it home, I mated it with my JBL 4312a Control Monitors, new old stock PS Audio 4.6 Preamplifier, and modified Technics 1200 MK2. I was floored. I've heard plenty of McIntosh gear over the years, but there's something different about hearing it in your own home. Like others have said, it is a very musical amplifier, I think that is what I like about it most, it is very pleasant. The official specs say that the damping factor at 8 ohms is 10 and 18 at 4. That would lead some to believe that the bass is not tight or refined, however, I find the bass on my 2105 to be very good. I would describe it as stately, not boomy or muddy. The autoformers ensure clean and distortionless power delivery at 4,8 or 16 ohms without clipping. I can listen to this amplifier for hours, at almost any volume, without fatigue. Before I had the 2105, I had a Pioneer SX-980, a Sony STR-7065 and a pair of SAE Mark 2500 amplifiers. In comparison I found the Pioneer to be too bright and a little dry, the Sony to be pleasant but lacking enough power for my needs, and the SAE amplifiers to be too much power with poor reliability. All of the pieces of gear I owned before this, while good in their own right, did not suit my needs and tastes the same way the 2105 does. For me, the years of waiting paid off, and I am thankful that I was able to get this amplifier and a full restoration for less than the price of an unrestored example on ebay or audiogon. I encourage anyone who has an interest in this amplifier, or McIntosh gear in general, to give it a shot. Even if you hate it (which I doubt you will) you can ALWAYS sell it and make your money back. As for me, I will never sell this amplifier, never. I'm selling off all of my other gear only because I don't see myself listening to it now that my McIntosh is in the house." - AudioReview.comBrief 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.
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McIntosh C 31V
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McIntosh MHP 1000
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McIntosh MAC 4100
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McIntosh MC 206
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McIntosh MC 225
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McIntosh MPC 500
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McIntosh XLS 360
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McIntosh CR 8
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McIntosh MA 5300
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McIntosh MA 8000
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McIntosh MAC 4300V
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McIntosh MAC 7200
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McIntosh MC 75
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McIntosh MC 1201
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McIntosh MD 1100
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McIntosh MD 7005
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McIntosh MCD 7007
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McIntosh C34V
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McIntosh C712
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McIntosh MA 5100
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McIntosh MAC 1700
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McIntosh MC 2205
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McIntosh MCC406M
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McIntosh MCD 7009
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McIntosh MHT 100
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McIntosh ML 10C
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McIntosh MPI-4
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McIntosh MCT 500
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McIntosh MEN 220
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McIntosh MHA 100
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McIntosh MHA 150
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McIntosh MHT 200
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McIntosh MI 3
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McIntosh MR 65a
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McIntosh MR 67
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McIntosh MT5
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McIntosh MVP 851
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McIntosh MX 110Z
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McIntosh MX 113
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McIntosh MX 132
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McIntosh RS 200
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