I 2nd Audioclassics .com They are located In Vestal NY and have been there for decades they are excellent to deal with cant say enough great things about them.
CALL THEM 800-321-2834. I mean who still has a 800 number HAHA! P.S. Ive owned my MC352 amp for 16 years and its never had a issue. Now thats QUALITY! Ask for Mike Sastra
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Why ? Ina audio shoot out we had pass labs , McIntosh, Gryphon , and Accuphase , Gryphone Diablo ,was #1, 2 was Accuphase their hand built and tested one at a time by a long shot considered the most dependable integrated out there they are like a Swiss watch in build quality ,testing and detail ,they are very refined and natural the E380, I have a bunch of audio friends with McIntosh I sold it they are not built anywhere near Accuphase standards their new E4000 is a incredible piece, the E380:, is I believe the one below ,not cheap but heirloom quality, go to you tube and look up their build process, I am strongly considering the E4000, my friend bought his from Perrotta consulting great service and fair price , he used a AQ Thunder Power cord and sounded great I had it in my system it’s very natural with great refinement , if you have not compared them lately you should ,their patented volume alone improves the sonics nothing gets overlooked . tryit before making a decision just sound advise .New Gryphon Diablo is the only one that bettered it. |
McIntosh prohibits selling these two amps you are asking about online. They must be purchased new from an authorized dealer in store. I have used McIntosh for years and have never had an issue. If you do not have a dealer close by, buy used but make sure they are packed well. These are very heavy units. |
If you are near Southern California; these guys are great and a throw back to another time. They have been selling McIntosh exclusively since 1957 in the same location. Its not a fancy place; just an old small shop and they repair anything McIntosh. They are older guys who know everything about any legacy or new McIntosh product. I purchased my MA352 from them and they had MA352 and MA252 demos in stock last I checked. In fact they usually get most anything McIntosh quicker than big chains. The owner told me their relationship with NY goes back generations and they have a direct line to key people. So if you want it, they can somehow just get it. They are not online and only open Saturday afternoons unless you call (really just Saturdays at the shop). Like I said a throw back to another age. |
Check out Ehead Audio, eheadaudio@comcast.net 925 324 2897 Dan has as extensive collection of used McIntosh equipment mostly from retiring dealers. He is an authorized McIntosh dealer for new equipment also. All my dealings with him were excellent. He went so far as to delivery demo equipment to my house, set it up, and allow us to use it for several days. Definitely deals in the high end market. While located in South San Francisco, he has an extensive customer base developed and expanded by word of mouth. |
Audio Classics is the best place for new and used McIntosh equipment. I personally have purchased 7 pieces of used McIntosh equipment from them. Their used equipment looks as good as new equipment and comes with all the boxes and packing(important for resale or repairs). I honestly would not buy from anywhere else. |
Me, myself, I'm always looking for a bargain, so I never, ever buy new. I always purchase pre-owned. For the past over 20 years, whenever I was in need of all things high end audio, I usually am able to find great deals at one of the following websites (primarily): Audiogon, HiFi Shark, US Audiomart and Ebay. On occasion, I'll fid a great deal at an Audio dealer, even if it's in another state. |
There are 8 dealers in your neck of the woods! Why the problem?
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