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McIntosh Brings Back the Standalone Graphic Equalizer
Bob Ankosko  |  Oct 10, 2023
The standalone graphic equalizer that was once a staple of hi-fi systems is making a comeback at McIntosh.
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McIntosh Celebrates 75th Anniversary with New Tube and Solid-State Preamps
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 14, 2024
McIntosh Labs is celebrating its 75th anniversary with two new preamplifiers — one tube, the other solid-state.
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McIntosh MA8000 Integrated Amplifier
Bob Ankosko  |  Jan 23, 2014
The audio world has undergone dramatic change since stacks of McIntosh amplifiers powered the iconic Woodstock Festival in 1969. One thing that hasn’t changed much is the signature VU meter that’s become synonymous with McIntosh Labs, which has been making high-performance audio gear since 1949 when Frank McIntosh set out to build a better amplifier. His legacy lives on behind the glowing meters that adorn the elegant glass faceplate of Mac’s latest masterpiece, the MA8000 integrated amplifier.
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Vintage Gear
McIntosh MAC-1900: The Original High End Stereo Receiver
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 04, 2020

Mainstream audio came into its own in the 1960s-70s. At the heart of every “stereo” was an indispensable predecessor to the modern day AVR — the receiver. Simple by today’s standards, the receiver of 40 years ago combined two channels of solid-state power, a preamp section with switching for a turntable and tape deck, and an AM/FM tuner in an impressive looking component with a gleaming faceplate featuring a prominent tuner display and a row of knobs, switches, and buttons.

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McIntosh Modernizes Legendary Woodstock Amplifier
Bob Ankosko  |  Nov 05, 2021
They call it the amplifier that inspired a generation. The McIntosh MC3500, a 350-watt tube monoblock that was used at the Woodstock music festival in 1969, has been modernized and will be reissued as the MC3500 Mk II in December.
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McIntosh MT5 Turntable
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 15, 2017
Go ahead, take a few seconds to savor the radiant splendor of the McIntosh MT5. Rolling Stone dubbed it "The Turntable of the Gods." Fitting, indeed, for one of the most striking turntables you'll encounter. Beyond the hypnotic allure of its mirror finish and luminous platter—not to mention the conversation it's sure to stimulate—you'll find a precision device that treats cherished albums with the respect they deserve, while extracting the goosebump-inducing nuances that define your passion for vinyl.
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McIntosh Resurrects its First Speaker: 1970’s ML1
Bob Ankosko  |  May 24, 2023
McIntosh is the latest classic audio brand to pay homage to its roots by reissuing vintage designs, a pursuit embraced for years by Klipsch, JBL and, more recently, KLH. But McIntosh is different as a revered hi-fi brand best known for power amplifiers, especially those iconic tube designs that date back to the late 1940s and early 1950s.
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McIntosh to Bring Audio Magic to All-Electric 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Bob Ankosko  |  Jun 05, 2024
Future owners of Jeep's first all-electric vehicle, the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S due out this fall, will be richly rewarded with a custom McIntosh sound system guaranteed to turn heads in the showroom — and make driving a more pleasurable experience.
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McIntosh ‘Best-of-Tubes-and-Solid-State’ Amplifier Now Sold Online
Bob Ankosko  |  May 01, 2023
McIntosh Labs has announced that the MA252 integrated amplifier, the first to feature the intriguing Hybrid Drive circuit design the company introduced last year, is now available to purchase online through several authorized dealers. The amp had previously been available only in dealer showrooms.
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McIntosh’s New MX200 AV Processor Boasts 11.2 Channels, Dirac Live & More
Bob Ankosko  |  Aug 08, 2024
McIntosh stepped out of its audio-focused comfort zone today with the launch of an AV processor teeming with advanced home theater features, including Dirac Live room correction.
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