McIntosh MC 2120 – High End Stereo Equipment We Buy

McIntosh is one of the most dependable brand names when it comes to high-end audio systems. For years the brand has been recognized by audiophiles throughout the world as equipment that delivers clear and consistent quality in music. McIntosh is probably best known for its amplifiers and preamps, but the company produces many other components and parts for stereo and home theatre.

What are the specs for the McIntosh MC 2120?

Power output:
120 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 240 watts into 8Ω (mono)
Frequency response:
10Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion:
0.1%
Damping factor:
20
Input sensitivity:
0.75V
Signal to noise ratio:
95dB
Speaker load impedance:
2Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions:
16 x 5.2 x 13 inches
Weight:
57 lbs

What else to know about the McIntosh MC 2120?

"Back when the 2120 and 2200 were introduced Disco and live entertainment systems were a big part of our business. And keep a lid on things could save club owners a fortune. We could put two Altec 291 drivers 16 0hm drivers rated at 40 watts each on a 2120 channel and run them all day with the power guard light flashing occasionally and never have a failure. If we needed super tweeters 2 MR 902-16 HF crossed at 9 KHZ per channel were used. 2 Altec 421's in 817 powered by one channel of a 2200 never failed either. The Mac amps worked well with JBL drivers too. 2120's, 2200, 2150's and 2250's were a great series of amps. The only issues we had were keeping the back switches, the volume controls, RCA connectors and speaker protection relay contacts clean in dirty environments. Yes they don't have meters, which I love. But all the 2120's and 2200's we installed are still working as installed as best as I know. Whether it was in Cathedrals. Churches, Hotels, Clubs, or discos they worked very well. 2255's and 2155's didn't hold up as well. But 2500's the 2120s' big brother and 2600 the 2155's big brother never failed me in over the 35 years I watched them perform. Fans keeping electronics cool do make a difference if you are going to push the amps into the Power Guard range. The amp has a warm pleasant sound that I found to never be fatiguing. My only recommendation is if you like tight bass keep the speaker lines short and use large wire." - AudioKarma.org

Brief History of McIntosh

Long mapped-to Binghamton New York – the current headquarters and manufacturing center for McIntosh Labs – not many people know the brand was originally launched outside of the Nation’s Capital in Silver Spring Maryland, in 1949. In 1956, the brand built their original facility in New York, according to the official brand website.

Other McIntosh Products We Often Buy

Typically, StereoBuyers purchases mostly used amplifiers, especially the vintage amps and high-end McIntosh models such as the MC202 or MC252, and the C220 preamp, for example. We have also purchased many pre-owned tuners from McIntosh over the recent years, including the MR67 and MR78 models, for example.

StereoBuyers has purchased tens of thousands worth McIntosh brand equipment since 2014, with individual buys ranging from $100 to well over $50,000. If you are moving, ready to upgrade, or have McIntosh equipment you do not or will not be using, why not contact us today to find out if it is worth good money?

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The following images show actual McIntosh equipment purchased by StereoBuyers.