McIntosh MC275(2-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier)

Description

Version VI Model• Same feature set as MC275LE but with polished stainless chassis
•2 X 75 Watts •Outputs for 4, 8, 16 Ohms •Sentry Monitor Protection
•Unique Tube Illumination to Indicate Operational Status
•Front Apron Power Switch •Stereo/Mono Switch
•Patented McIntosh Speaker Binding Posts
•Power Control to Enable Remote On/Off with McIntosh PreamplifiersStereophile 2022 Recommended Component logoStereophile Recommended Component 2014-2022
The Absolute Sound 2022 Editors Choice Award logo
The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Award Winner 2017-2022
Tone Audio 2020 Product of the Year Award
Tone Audio 2020 Product of the Year
Son & Image 2017 Masterpiece Award logo
Voted Masterpiece of 2017 Festival SON & IMAGE
The Absolute Sound 2016 Golden Ear Award logo
The Absolute Sound Golden Ear Award Winner
Upon its initial release in 1961, the MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier became an instant favorite due to its ability to drive the power-hungry speakers of that time period with great power at low distortion levels. However, as transistors emerged and vacuum tubes became ‘old technology,’ the MC275 was discontinued in 1971. Thankfully, that is not where the story of the MC275 ends.

It came back into production as a special commemoration edition in 1993 to posthumously honor McIntosh co-founder and longtime president Gordon Gow. The reincarnated MC275 received incredibly high acclaim and earned its spot back in the product lineup. The overall storyline behind the MC275 and its history with McIntosh is exceptionally rich and it has been the driving force behind countless home audio systems for decades. It is hard to imagine McIntosh without the MC275.