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

russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,543 posts 02-19-2025 at 05:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If they work I would sell them as is.
winoguy17 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,169 posts 02-19-2025 at 12:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So, someone gifts you a couple nice vintage pieces for a very good price and your first inclination is to flip them for a profit ?
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.
jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,083 posts 02-19-2025 at 03:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Depending on many factors they might sound very good as is, or may need repair/refurbish costing more than you are thinking...