McIntosh MAC1700 RARE Vintage 2-Channel Hybrid Stereo Receiver Wood Case (1967-73)
Experience classic McIntosh engineering with the MAC1700, a highly regarded vintage stereo receiver combining a tube-based FM tuner with solid-state preamplifier and power amplifier sections. Delivering 40 watts per channel into 4 or 8 ohms, it offers excellent control, musical detail, dual phono inputs, and McIntosh’s unmistakable glass-panel styling. Fully tested, refurbished, and SPENCERTIFIED for reliable everyday listening. Own a genuine piece of American hi-fi history, restored and ready to perform.
CONDITION
SPENCERTIFIED- Fully certified by Spencer
Refurbished and SPENCERTIFIED
100% tested and functional. Controls and switches cleaned with WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner. Internal boards and connections inspected, amplifier outputs tested, DC offset checked, FM tuner reception verified, and all major audio inputs and functions tested.
Cosmetic Condition: 10/10
Functional Condition: 10/10
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- McIntosh MAC1700 RARE Vintage 2-Channel Hybrid Stereo Receiver Wood Case (1967-73)
- FM Antenna
- Speaker Wire
Other information about the McIntosh MAC1700
- Tuning range: FM
- Power output: 40 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.25%
- Damping factor: 100
- Input sensitivity: 2.4mV (MM), 300mV (line)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 76dB (MM), 75dB (line)
- Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 8Ω
- FM tubes: 8 tubes, 4 transistors, 10 diodes
- Automatic stereo switching
- Muting; IF-injected circuit with at least 50db quieting between stations
- Antenna inputs for 300 ohm balanced (for twin lead) and 75 ohm unbalanced (for coaxial cable)
- Nuvistor RF amplifier, Nuvistor mixer
- Four stages of IF amplification, with AGC used to ensure limiting occurs only in the limiter stages
- Two limiter stages used for exceptional capture ratio and smooth muting operation
- Multiplex filter and SCA filter, to suppress 19KC and 38KC signal components at least 40db below program and to suppress 67KC SCA by 60db
- Noise-rejecting logic circuit used to activate MPX stereo light and automatic stereo switching on 19KC stereo pilot only
- D'Arsonval tuning meter for accurate center-of-channel tuning
- Flywheel tuning for ease of operation and precise tuning
DIMENSIONS
- Size: 15.63" x 12" x 4.88" (Length x Width x Height)
- Weight: 34 lbs
INPUTS
- FM Antenna x1 (back)
- Tape Monitor L/R x1 (back)
- Aux L/R x1 (back)
- Phono L/R x2 (back)
- Tape HD L/R x1 (back)
OUTPUTS
- Headphones x1 (front)
- Tape Output L/R x1 (back)
- Speaker Outputs L/R x2 (back)
MANUFACTURE DATE and PLACE
- MFD. 1967-1973
- Made in U.S.A.
