McIntosh MC 2255 – High End Stereo Equipment We Buy

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 2255?

Power output:
250 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 500 watts into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response:
20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion:
0.02%
Damping factor:
30
Input sensitivity:
0.75V
Signal to noise ratio:
95dB
Speaker load impedance:
1Ω to 8Ω
Semiconductors:
14 x IC, 85 x transistors, 47 x diodes
Dimensions:
16.2 x 7.1 x 14.5 inches
Weight:
82 lbs

What else to know about the McIntosh MC 2255?

"If I installed 1 2255 I installed over or close to 100. 2155 may be a half dozen and their non metered cousins maybe another 50. 90% in discos or churches in old Mexico. Only had 1 where the diagnostics circuits went bad. Most of the time it was bad outputs or something burning up on a driver board. I always thought 7270s were just scaled back 2255. The next step up was really the 7300 or my favorite 7200. That being said I liked the sound of the 2255, it didn't matter if they were pushing Altec or JBL disco Speakers, Klipsch mwm boxes, La Scala tops or bottoms in musician type enclosures or Mac home speakers. They always gave great sound and many hours of service under strenuous conditions with supply AC voltages swinging anywhere from 90 to 130 volts in old Mexico. In Catholic churches and Cathedrals we used line regulators to control the voltage. They were quiet, and provided many hours of non fatiguing sound when used with either Bozak or Urei Disco Mixers. Most of the Home sales were up grades replacing tube units or other than Mac early SS stuff. For big power the 2500 was the choice. I liked the sound they produced except on my speakers where I preferred the 7200 because of its high dampening factor which gave my woofers more speed. But unless you are willing to invest in Quad balance amps the 2255 is a great choice." - AudioKarma.org

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?

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The following images show actual McIntosh equipment purchased by StereoBuyers.