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McIntosh MC2100
McIntosh MC2100
8 reviews
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MSRP: $ 599.00


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Reviewed by:

wjack

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
April 4, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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Review 1 of 8

Price Paid:  $660.00 from ebay

Summary:
I just got the Mcintosh 2100 amp about a week ago. I don't know how old it is, but it's got to be at least 31 years old. It looks to be in very good shape for being so old. I was using an Adcom 555 mkII amp. There is a definate difference in the sound. I've listened to about every cd and album I have thru the mac 2100, and it is very sensitive to the quality of a recording. A bad recording can sound very bad, but a very good recording can be breathtaking. It's especially impressive with music that was recorded with alot of tracks with different sounds. Listen to a cd by Jean Michel Jarre called Zoolook with this amp and tell me this thing isn't amazing. I'm going to sell my Adcom and keep the Mac. I'm listening to a cd of Ennio Morricone music thru the mac 2100 as I type, and it sounds beautiful.

Strengths:
Durability. The sound can be amazing from a good recording. Only gets warm at high volume.

Weaknesses:
It's too damn heavy. I need a crane to move it.

Similar Products Used:
Mcintosh MX113 Tuner/Preamp


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Reviewed by:

Papillon

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
February 28, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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4.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

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Review 2 of 8

Price Paid:  $600.00 from Mercadolivre.com (eb

Summary:
I'm a very happy owner of an legend, this amplifier can reproduces the sound as so really, so great. If you had a choice to buy it used, don't horry! It's very best than a "budget" amplifier made in china, to beat this old "tank" you'll need to put a lot off $$$ over.

Strengths:
Built like a tank, increadible realistic sound. It's a Mcintosh!

Weaknesses:
Make dependence, you wants to hear more and more...

Similar Products Used:
Rotel, Adcom, a/d/s, marantz


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Reviewed by:
June
(AudioPhile)

Review Date
May 2, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 3 of 8

Price Paid:  $450.00 from ebay

Summary:
I have two of these along with an MC-2105 being fed by a C-39(surround)Preamp. Absolutely TONS of horsepower coupled with crystal clear performance. When comparing similar sound quality to newer high-end amps, as well as ultimate value in the long run, these 30 year old amps will give an audio enthusiast the most bang for the buck. Buy the MC-2100. You won't be disapointed. Couple this amp with a C-28 and you'll have a "good" basic system. Throw in some vintage JBL L-series speakers, and you'll have a "great" basic system that will only go up in value and will blow the doors off anything sold at a typical electronics store (all for around $1,500!).

Strengths:
Performance,price,it's a Mcintosh.

Weaknesses:
It's heavy to move. But if it's racked, you'll never need to move it. Furthermore, typically with electronics HEAVY = GOOD.

Similar Products Used:
MC-2105, MC-2300, MC-7106.


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Reviewed by:
moosemoose
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
July 9, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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3.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 4 of 8

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Bay Bloor Radio

Summary:
I purchased this equipment new and have been the orignal owner since 1973. It has done nothing but perform perfectly. Even when hooked up to a light buld just to see what would happen. (My wild days) A fine amp just continues to delight.

Strengths:
Rock solid construction and performance.

Weaknesses:
Not the prettiest looking amp on the block.

Similar Products Used:
SAE 3000, Mac C-28


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Reviewed by:
Richard Lightner
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
September 12, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 5 of 8

Price Paid:  $200.00 from classified ad

Summary:
One of those "Don't know what you've got til it's gone" things. Flawless, reliable performer. Solid bass. Difficult to tell the difference between it and much more powerful amps.

But it IS ugly as hell and before you know it you start lusting after prettier amps.

Owned and sold one twice due to greedy wife. I swear I'll keep the next one forever.

Strengths:
Terrific bass, lots of reserve power

Weaknesses:
difficult to move, heavy and off-balance, strip terminal outputs

Similar Products Used:
Adcom 5800, Dynaco ST 416, Aragon 2004. Carver TFM 35x


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