Item is used and in working condition. The MAC1700 wont go out of date because of a lack of flexibility. The preamplifier has 16 silicon planar transistors. Low distortion and noise free reception from distant stations are the expected from a McIntosh.
Item Tag: McIntosh MAC 1700
Vintage McIntosh MAC 1700 FM Stereo Receiver Amplifier Tube & Solid State
The tuner does not tune. It did not put any sound out. I have been using this amp for 3 years.
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McIntosh MAC 1700 Stereo Receiver (Serviced & Recapped)
For your consideration. Serviced / recapped / tubes + LED’s. All products are fully tested. Faulty or under-spec components are replaced with modern high grade equivalents. Looks, sounds & performs beautifully.
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McIntosh Mac 1700 Stereo Receiver Vintage 1970s Used Powers On Garage Find
It doesn’t have a wood cabinet. It powers on but I didn’t test it further. It starts to get hot pretty quickly after powering on so I didn’t want to risk hooking it up to anything. Five of the six vacuum tubes still glow.
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McIntosh MAC 1700 Stereo Receiver – Recapped, Serviced, w/Solid Walnut Cabinet
Fresh professional service (recapped, aligned, cleaned, tested). This example is easily among thecleanest collector‑grade units you’ll find. It performs exactly as a healthy MAC 1700 should:quiet, stable, warm, and musical.