McIntosh MAC1500 Receiver - The Best Tube Receiver Ever? SkyFi Restored Arguably the best tubed receiver ever made (some will argue Fisher would take this honor) but definitely the best one McIntosh ever produced. The amplifier section is similar to the renowned McIntosh MC225 (what we vote the best amp from this brand) considered by many to be the best tube amplifier ever manufactured. The preamp section is another great McIntosh component. The tuner section is tube based and is similar to the McIntosh MR67, considered by many to be among the best tube tuners ever made. While the word best evokes strong emotions among audiophiles, knowledgeable audio experts and technicians agree that the quality of this handmade beauty is unparalleled. McIntosh tube gear from this era was handmade and is famous for being gentle on the tubes, leading to incredibly long tube life. Another interesting feature is the headphone section of this receiver which has a separate, specialized winding designed for using high end headphones. This feature exists in no other receiver I can find in the literature (borrowed from an Ebay listing).The McIntosh MAC 1500, introduced in 1965, is essentially a hybrid amplifier with a solid state preamp section, tube output section and FM tuner. It is a fairly rare piece of equipment as only around 2600 units were made for domestic U.S. use only.McIntosh later produced the 1700 which had solid state preamp and output sections and tube tuner. The later 1900 became a full solid state unit.The MAC 1500 puts out 30 watts per channel and is also know for having one of the better headphone sections of any receiver. It apparently has special secondary transformer windings specifically for the headphone output as opposed to the usual resistor placed in the speaker output circuit.It uses the following tubes: 4-7591 output, 2-6DS4, 3-6AU6, 6SC6, 6EA8, 3-12AU7, 12AX7.SkyFi Restoration Notes:Multi-section capacitors replace with custom reproduction parts9 ohm power supply resistor replaced with higher wattage partAll diodes replacedHeat stressed bias resistors replacedAll axial electrolytic capacitors replacedAll service manual audio adjustments completedTuner alignedDial lamps and stereo lamp filter replacedUnit has been retubed as needed.Output tube biased to .7V as outlined in the service manualBoth channels tested to 30W into 8 ohms before clippingTube Notes:Tuner tubes - Mix of original McIntosh labeled tubes and strong testing vintage and modern production tubes.Tube driver circuitry - Balanced Sovtek 12AX7 and (2) Philips JAN 6189WOutput tubes have been replaced with a modern production matched quad of Tung Sol 7591Cosmetic Notes:Minor blemishes in glass dial and front glassA few light marks are present in the top metal area and top of the faceplate frameRCA Jacks show wear. We find that these jacks have a smaller than usual diameter and a good quality tightly fitting interconnect should be used for best performanceSpeaker terminal blocks are fully intactWood cabinet has a couple of minor blemishes*Scroll down to view additional images for this listing and click to enlarge. **Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- SkyFi Audio - Curators of Vintage Audio Gear SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units. Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- PURCHASING GUIDELINES: 1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable. Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building. If we don’t have the original packaging, we use heavy-duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 2) We will not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers. 3) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay. We only accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS. 4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions. 5) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction which we have no control over. eBay v1.8 McIntosh MAC1500 Receiver - The Best Tube Receiver Ever? SkyFi Restored Arguably the best tubed receiver ever made (some will argue Fisher would take this honor) but definitely the best one McIntosh ever produced. The amplifier section is similar to the renowned McIntosh MC225 (what we vote the best amp from this brand) considered by many to be the best tube amplifier ever manufactured. The preamp section is another great McIntosh component. The tuner section is tube based and is similar to the McIntosh MR67, considered by many to be among the best tube tuners ever made. While the word best evokes strong emotions among audiophiles, knowledgeable audio experts and technicians agree that the quality of this handmade beauty is unparalleled. McIntosh tube gear from this era was handmade and is famous for being gentle on the tubes, leading to incredibly long tube life. Another interesting feature is the headphone section of this receiver which has a separate, specialized winding designed for using high end headphones. This feature exists in no other receiver I can find in the literature (borrowed from an Ebay listing). The McIntosh MAC 1500, introduced in 1965, is essentially a hybrid amplifier with a solid state preamp section, tube output section and FM tuner. It is a fairly rare piece of equipment as only around 2600 units were made for domestic U.S. use only. McIntosh later produced the 1700 which had solid state preamp and output sections and tube tuner. The later 1900 became a full solid state unit. The MAC 1500 puts out 30 watts per channel and is also know for having one of the better headphone sections of any receiver. It apparently has special secondary transformer windings specifically for the headphone output as opposed to the usual resistor placed in the speaker output circuit. It uses the following tubes: 4-7591 output, 2-6DS4, 3-6AU6, 6SC6, 6EA8, 3-12AU7, 12AX7. SkyFi Restoration Notes: Multi-section capacitors replace with custom reproduction parts9 ohm power supply resistor replaced with higher wattage partAll diodes replacedHeat stressed bias resistors replacedAll axial electrolytic capacitors replacedAll service manual audio adjustments completedTuner alignedDial lamps and stereo lamp filter replacedUnit has been retubed as needed.Output tube biased to .7V as outlined in the service manualBoth channels tested to 30W into 8 ohms before clipping Tube Notes: Tuner tubes - Mix of original McIntosh labeled tubes and strong testing vintage and modern production tubes.Tube driver circuitry - Balanced Sovtek 12AX7 and (2) Philips JAN 6189WOutput tubes have been replaced with a modern production matched quad of Tung Sol 7591 Cosmetic Notes: Minor blemishes in glass dial and front glassA few light marks are present in the top metal area and top of the faceplate frameRCA Jacks show wear. We find that these jacks have a smaller than usual diameter and a good quality tightly fitting interconnect should be uséd for best performanceSpeaker terminal blocks are fully intactWood cabinet has a couple of minor blemishes *Scroll down to view additional images for this listing and click to enlarge. **Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- SkyFi Audio - Curators of Vintage Audio Gear SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units. Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. ---------- PURCHASING GUIDELINES: 1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable. Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, 07452, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building. If we don’t have the original packaging, we use heavy-duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 2) We will not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers. 3) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay. We only accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS. 4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions. 5) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction which we have no control over. eBay v1.8 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × Buy now and save! 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Nice well cared for original condition, a few small nicks on the glass, nothing serious, authentic Mcintosh quality design, craftsmanship, attention to detail and beauty. The shipping cost includes safe packing, insurance, prompt shipping and tracking number. Buy with confidence, see my feedback. Good listening, SonnY :)

Nice well cared for original condition, a few small nicks on the glass, nothing serious, authentic Mcintosh quality design, craftsmanship, attention to detail and beauty. The shipping cost includes safe packing, insurance, prompt shipping and tracking number. Buy with confidence, see my feedback. Good listening, SonnY :)

Nice well cared for original condition, a few small nicks on the glass, nothing serious, authentic Mcintosh quality design, craftsmanship, attention to detail and beauty. The shipping cost includes safe packing, insurance, prompt shipping and tracking number. Buy with confidence, see my feedback. Good listening, SonnY :)

Nice well cared for original condition, a few small nicks on the glass, nothing serious, authentic Mcintosh quality design, craftsmanship, attention to detail and beauty. The shipping cost includes safe packing, insurance, prompt shipping and tracking number. Buy with confidence, see my feedback. Good listening, SonnY :)

Nice well cared for original condition, a few small nicks on the glass, nothing serious, authentic Mcintosh quality design, craftsmanship, attention to detail and beauty. The shipping cost includes safe packing, insurance, prompt shipping and tracking number. Buy with confidence, see my feedback. Good listening, SonnY :)

McIntosh MAC1500 Receiver (Tube Turner & Tube Amp) in Very Good Condition with Wood CabinetI am a retiree of 78 - an audio electronics hobbyist and a HiFi fen since high school.I refurbish audio equipment from my own collections and others as time killing projects.As I do not do it for living, I usually price equipment lower than the market value - to sell to new owners who enjoy and take care of vintage equipment.This time up for sale is a McIntosh MAC1500 Receiver with wood cabinet in very good condition.MAC1500 is the first receiver produced by McIntosh in 1965.It is a fairly rare piece of equipment as only around 2600 units were made for domestic U.S. use only.The FM tuner is tube and is similar to the MR67 tube tuner,The integrated amplifier section is similar to the MA2300 hydric amplifier with a solid states preamp and a 30Wx2 7591 tube power amp.It is also known for having one of the better headphone sections of any receiver because it has a special secondary transformer winding specifically for the headphone output as opposed to the usual resistor placed in the speaker output circuit.It uses the following tubes:• 4-7591 output,• 2-6DS4,• 3-6AU6,• 6SC6, 6EA8,• 3-12AU7,• 12AX7.The power supply section of this unit has been updated and re-capped which is a “must” for a vintage receiver of this age.The FM turner pulls in stereo stations with a simple T antenna.The 7591 tubes are biased to 0.675v – leaving 0.025v as the safety buffer.All inputs, outputs and selectors are functioning as they should.All penal lights and function indicators work.The front panel and the dial glass are in very good condition and all letters are intact.It looks very good with the wood cabinet.It has been tested and sounded beautiful.Will pack professionally (see pictures).Local pick-up - Glendale, CA 91203 and cash preferred.Will accept PayPal friends and family.The package weights 55lb and shipping to lower 48 states if required.Shipping is $105 including insurance.International shipping is by e-Bay Global Shipping Program.Cities/countries not covered by the GSP will be by USPS International Priority.International buyers, please ask for a quote before paying.Photos are taken on the actual items and what you see are what you get.It is sold as is - no return, no refund and no exchange.Please study the photos carefully and ask any question.