McIntosh MC240 Amplifiers
McIntosh MC240 Amplifiers
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 05, 2000]
Steve Smith
Audiophile
Strength:
Soundstage, image placement, vocals, timbre, sweet natural highs, solid bass, excellent build quality.
Weakness:
None; unless you like the unmusical sound of solid state. I admit to prejudice, with the exception of Arcam and some The MC240 is a 40 watt per channel stereo amp produced from 1961 to 1969. It is very beautiful, in chrome and black, and weighs about 57 lbs. The MC240 is wired to accept both 7027A and 6L6GC output tubes. I am currently using RCA 6L6GC black-plates, which provide excellent detail and extension in treble and bass. The sound of a MC240 is pure tube musical magic, with wonderful vocals and a huge deep and wide soundstage. I have had excellent results using Similar Products Used: Dynaco 70s, Mark IIIs and Mark IVs; several B&K amps, |