McIntosh MC60 60Watt tube Mono-blocks worth restoring?

Levi · « **Reply #60 on:** 21 Apr 2008, 01:58 pm »

Thanks guys.

Vince Stancampiano of Electro Tech did a great job retaining the original design and thus preserving the "original" McIntosh sound. I am not sure if it is fair to compare these amps to the newer and more sophisticated circuits of today. I assure you, the MC-60s can hold it's own as far as soundstaging, imaging, coherency and detail. It will make your speakers disappear!

BAT amp stays. I don't think there is such thing as a perfect amplifier for every situation or every music. This is a reality to me that I have to live with. I may be in denial but I think this is a love and hate relationship with audio system in general.

Hopefully, I can setup for another rave meeting. I have to work it out with the wife.

Levi

ecramer · « **Reply #61 on:** 21 Apr 2008, 02:23 pm »

For some reason when i look at that amp i just think i want to hear Diana Krall or holly Cole , It just screams female vocal's to me

Ed

Quote from: Levi on 21 Apr 2008, 01:58 pm

Thanks guys.

Vince Stancampiano of Electro Tech did a great job retaining the original design and thus preserving the "original" McIntosh sound. I am not sure if it is fair to compare these amps to the newer and more sophisticated circuits of today. I assure you, the MC-60s can hold it's own as far as soundstaging, imaging, coherency and detail. It will make your speakers disappear!

BAT amp stays. I don't think there is such thing as a perfect amplifier for every situation or every music. This is a reality to me that I have to live with. I may be in denial but I think this is a love and hate relationship with audio system in general.

Hopefully, I can setup for another rave meeting. I have to work it out with the wife.

Levi

Levi · « **Reply #62 on:** 21 Apr 2008, 06:32 pm »

Definitely, Palpable female vocals. Imagine Miles Davis in your living room.

Quote from: ecramer on 21 Apr 2008, 02:23 pm

For some reason when i look at that amp i just think i want to hear Diana Krall or holly Cole , It just screams female vocal's to me

Ed

ecramer · « **Reply #63 on:** 21 Apr 2008, 06:39 pm »

I've never heard Miles Davis

Quote from: Levi on 21 Apr 2008, 06:32 pm

Definitely, Palpable female vocals. Imagine Miles Davis in your living room.

Quote from: ecramer on 21 Apr 2008, 02:23 pm
For some reason when i look at that amp i just think i want to hear Diana Krall or holly Cole , It just screams female vocal's to me

Ed

kbuzz3 · « **Reply #64 on:** 21 Apr 2008, 06:45 pm »

Can you tell us a bit more about Electro Tech Labs. those of us in the nyc metro area are always looking for a decent tech-partiularly since analogique in nyc is very very pricey

Levi · « **Reply #65 on:** 21 Apr 2008, 06:58 pm »

Vince is a great guy. (631) 929-0926.

I think his price is reasonable not to mention his turn-around time is very fast. A++

ygo · « **Reply #66 on:** 21 Feb 2009, 12:02 pm »

hi ~~
i have a mcintosh mc60 question~~~ there are two route map ~ ~ tape a-121 with the tape 1-125
I do not know What is the difference between these two???

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3296565273_d7790b657e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3296565267_61524259e5_o.gif

Niteshade · « **Reply #67 on:** 21 Feb 2009, 12:54 pm »

The price sounds decent to me and a fast turn around time is super-nice.

However- Stay away from the glued down capacitors. That really devaluates the amplifiers by as much as the repairs are worth or more. New multi-section capacitors and high voltage radial lead capacitors can be purchased.

Levi · « **Reply #68 on:** 21 Feb 2009, 01:02 pm »

ygo, I am not familiar with the schematics. You do know that they go by the serial numbers right? If you are unsure, it is probably best to have a technician look at it.

Levi

Quote from: ygo on 21 Feb 2009, 12:02 pm

hi ~~
i have a mcintosh mc60 question~~~ there are two route map ~ ~ tape a-121 with the tape 1-125
I do not know What is the difference between these two???
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3296565273_d7790b657e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3296565267_61524259e5_o.gif

Levi · « **Reply #69 on:** 21 Feb 2009, 01:06 pm »

Niteshade, I agree with you. Please see picture of my MC60 after the rebuild, all I know for sure is it's reliable and sounds really good!

Niteshade · « **Reply #70 on:** 21 Feb 2009, 01:13 pm »

Levi-

That's a super-nice job!

If you or someone else did it: A++++

Levi · « **Reply #71 on:** 21 Feb 2009, 01:20 pm »

Thanks. I have Vince Stancampiano of Electro Tech did it for $350 + new tubes.

Listens2tubes · « **Reply #72 on:** 2 Mar 2009, 10:56 pm »

MAN! What a great quest!

I

vintage tube amps. And MAC monoblocks RULE!

Levi · « **Reply #73 on:** 2 Mar 2009, 11:51 pm »

Thanks

Sounds great aswell. It is highly reliable. I listen to it everyday.

Levi · « **Reply #74 on:** 3 Mar 2010, 04:08 pm »

It is one year from today, I still have the McIntosh MC60 and still reliable and clean sounding as it should.

Levi · « **Reply #75 on:** 3 Mar 2011, 02:22 pm »

Another year has passed and my McIntosh MC-60 are still sounding pretty good!

Ericus Rex · « **Reply #76 on:** 3 Mar 2011, 11:46 pm »

Can't wait for next year's update!

Levi · « **Reply #77 on:** 4 Mar 2011, 05:38 am »

You bet cha!

Levi · « **Reply #78 on:** 5 Mar 2011, 03:56 pm »

Here is another picture of my MC-60 tubes glowing in the dark. The sound is truly nostalgic. As if that it was placed in a time machine.

bunky · « **Reply #79 on:** 5 Mar 2011, 07:58 pm »

Sweet