My first job in HiFi (1973) was a shop that used a C28 and the big brother to your MC2505, the MC2105 as their reference system. With a Dual 1229 and AT15S, and Pioneer RtR as sources. Our top speaker was the ESS AMT 1 Tower, wiring was 14ga. stranded zip. Guess what? Incredible sound! Someone will be very happy to get that gear, restore/upgrade the circuitry, and give it another life.
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??