Trends in value of vintage / used audio equipment?

“If it's got meters, tack on a bunch more money than it's worth.”

Wish that were true with my Van Alstine modified Dynaco amp from the 70’s. Lol

@stereo5 ,

No, it’s not at all a dig at McIntosh.

It’s the observation that a lot of people who have any old cheap receiver that the maker stuck meters on thinks it’s some rare ’vintage’ diamond worth more more than it is. That’s it.

You know, it would have been nice if you simply asked me if it was a dig at McIntosh and ended it there. But you decided that it was before I even had a chance to respond and then somehow got the impression that it bothers me.

Maybe in the future you could wait for a response before passing judgement.

I’m a fan of McIntosh stereo amps, preamps and integrated amps. (I know that the latter are not everyone’s cup of tea.) For used units in good condition, prices have continuously risen, at least for the units I am interested in.

I like meters of all kinds I got some old carvers that have meters.had to watch ferris buhlers day off just to see them again.have the nakamichi  flip cassette  deck seen in another movie.it makes me happy. Better than drugs and etoh because it lasts.enjoy the music and life.

Its been a buyers market for 3 yrs or more. One must have a very desirable piece  and/or have a fire sale price on it to get a bite or sale