McIntosh 225

[cowboy]

I've been wondering. How come you never see a Mc 225 on Audiogon or E-bay. You see alot of 240's, 275's an quite a few 30's but hardly ever a 225. Were there not as many of these made or are they so good that people who have 'em, hang on to 'em???

[jt1stcav]

If I had one, I'd keep it too!

[Steve Hoffman]

It sounds pretty good but it's not sexy enough I guess.

[cscotto]

This won't totally answer the question (hope it's okay to dig up an old
thread), but today I found one 225 that was never on ebay because it's been
sitting in my grandfather's shed for who knows how many years.

It was given to him by a friend's wife after the friend passed away.
He said he used it for years in the garage until he bought a bookshelf
system with a cd player to replace it and it's tuner. I don't know where
the tuner went, but I suppose I should look harder.

Needless to say, the Florida humidity has left the chrome a bit pitted and
some spots a bit rusted :shake: but I imagine that it's not beyond
restoration.

So, now that I've found one, where would one go to get it back into shape?

Is there anyone who specializes in McIntosh restoration?

Thanks,
cscotto

[paul cbc]

This won't totally answer the question (hope it's okay to dig up an old
thread), but today I found one 225 that was never on ebay because it's been
sitting in my grandfather's shed for who knows how many years.

It was given to him by a friend's wife after the friend passed away.
He said he used it for years in the garage until he bought a bookshelf
system with a cd player to replace it and it's tuner. I don't know where
the tuner went, but I suppose I should look harder.

Needless to say, the Florida humidity has left the chrome a bit pitted and
some spots a bit rusted :shake: but I imagine that it's not beyond
restoration.

So, now that I've found one, where would one go to get it back into shape?

Is there anyone who specializes in McIntosh restoration?

Thanks,
cscotto

cscotto,

Try Terry DeWick:

http://www.mcintoshaudio.com/dewick_repairs.htm

He's a good guy and well versed in McIntosh repair.

Good luck!
Paul

[TONEPUB]

I bet it will make a nice amp when cleaned up!

[cscotto]

Paul, thanks for the tip. I'll give Mr. DeWick a call.

I'm hoping it'll clean up well. I had been
debating whether or not to sell my MMF-7 turntable
for lack of action. With the discovery of the 225 and the
announcement of all the fancy Warner vinyl on the
way, I figure that a decent preamp, the 225, the MMF-7
and a nice pair of speakers will make for a pleasing
little analog stereo set-up.

Thanks Again,
cscotto

[Kent Teffeteller]

Hi,

The McIntosh 225 is the best tube Stereo power amplifier Mc made in my opinion. It's almost as superb as the glorious MC 30 power amps with much of the same qualities of sound and reliability. Most owners of these don't unload them as they are revered. Terry DeWick is seconded as a recommended repairer and restorer. This service is worth it immensely! I like these much better than MC 275 amps!

[paul cbc]

Paul, thanks for the tip. I'll give Mr. DeWick a call.

I'm hoping it'll clean up well. I had been
debating whether or not to sell my MMF-7 turntable
for lack of action. With the discovery of the 225 and the
announcement of all the fancy Warner vinyl on the
way, I figure that a decent preamp, the 225, the MMF-7
and a nice pair of speakers will make for a pleasing
little analog stereo set-up.

Thanks Again,
cscotto


cscotto,

Happy to pass on Mr. DeWick's number. He's a nice guy.

A quality servicing should render it stable and wonderful sounding for years to come. :thumbsup:

Your setup sounds great. Keep us posted on the progress, and your thoughts when you get it all together. :righton:

Good luck!
Paul