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McIntosh-Keep the Classics or Sell for Newer Gear?

I'm intersted in your opinions. I've got some great classic McIntosh gear - MC2300 power amp, C32 preamp as well as great MR7083 tuner. All in good shape cometically and functionally. All the gear is single owner...my Dad...and now I'm the proud owner. I'm really happy with the performance I'm getting. Has given new life to my music collection. But am I missing out on an opportunity? Question for any die-hard McIntosh fans...should I hold on to the gear and just be thankful I can call myself a McIntosh owner? Or would I be better off selling and use the money towards a more modern...but affordable integrated solution from McIntosh (ex. MA6600 or MA6300)? Any words of wisdom out there?
dieselroxbury
missioncoonery
1,203 posts
 
Having owned several Mac products including a MC2300 and currently a MC402 Id say your amp cant compare....but having said, that since its yor fathers Id keep the stuff,use it until funds allow for better gear and maybe passed it along to your offspring..IMO
kcufnogoidua
12 posts
 
I would keep it forever given the source, but I would have to say if they weren't from your Dad I'd dump it all, capacitors don't last forever....
dilly
113 posts
 
Hold on to your dad's gear, that's something you can't replace. It has also given new life to your collection. You can always buy a 6900, 6600, 6300 or whatever the number maybe...
goose
670 posts
 
I had some vintage Mac gear as an original owner (MC 2205 amp and C28 pre amp). I used it for many years. If you have an emotional attachemnt to it keep it, but I would recommned taking it in for a service check up. That being said, I finally sold all my Mac gear for the same price I paid for it and upgraded with used gear from this site and haven't looked back (I do have a lot of fond memories with my Mac gear).
dailycitrus
26 posts
 
Keep it. I just finished acquiring vintage C22 and 2 MC275's and plan to give to my son when I leave this Earth. Vintage only gets better. We can always buy new.
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