McIntosh C28 preamp and MC 2505 power amp landed in my lap

I have a neighbor that used to sell HIFI equipment. The store sold McIntosh and other brands back in the day.

He dropped off these 2 pieces to play with. He want $1500 for both pieces.

They do need service because both were made from back in the 70's.

They turn on but I have not connected speakers to them yet, I need to dig out old bare wire speaker cables.

The question is, should I get them up to great condition and sell for $5000 for the pair or sell them for $2500 as is.

I see the C 28 preamp for sale for $1500 and a MC 2505 power amp selling for $3700 on line. Who knows what condition these are in.

What says the brains here on Audiogon??

bill_peloquin02-19-2025 1:13am

bill_peloquin OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 49 posts 02-19-2025 at 03:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not a gift. He wants to sell them. But they are in my house to play with. So, they did in fact drop in my lap. I could probably buy them for less than the $1500 he is asking but I really do not need a 3rd HiFi set up. Please do not lose the point of my question.
bill_peloquin OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 49 posts 02-19-2025 at 07:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the equipment up and running now. It sounds pretty good for 50 year old HiFi equipment. There is some crackle in the switches but for the most part I am pleasantly surprised at the sound quality. I will list it on Audiogon as is for $2500 for the set. Free shipping in the Continental USA