McIntosh MA6300


Hello:

An acquaintance at work is selling an MA6300 Mcintosh integreted amp for $2400. He says its in perfect confidition. I am in the process of building a higher end system - on a budget. I want to play mostly LPs and MP3s. My question: is this too much amp for me? Is the amp worth the money or could I get something that meets my needs for less money. I am willing to invest but not just because its a name... albeit those blue meters are pretty sweet to look at. Thanks for any advice you might offer.
migmcv

Showing 4 responses by pubul57

As Davt suggests, you need to frame your question with some context - speakers you need to drive for starters. Are you also asking if $2,400 is a good price for a 6300 in good condition? (a different question). Also tricky to assess if something meets your goals with out know what they might be. But also, do know the 6300 is more than simply a brand, but a very good amplifier that will hold its value if/when you choose to sell, to a degree greater than most other brands.
OP, what is your overall budget, and what is in your current system, and how are you playing your MP3 files through your system at the moment? USB?
The MAC is a good amp, but given your budget of $5,000 for a complete system, I would say you are spending a bit too much for the system. If you intent is to build a system you will own for the next 10+ years, I would start the process with find the speakers you will want to live with, they will be the single most important thing to decide on, and the speakers you own will drive the amp decision, should not be the other way around. If you want to build a system in that price range, the Vandersteen 2s would make the foundation for a pretty good $5000 complete system.