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Gear / Technical Help => Playback Forum => Topic started by: Jhurlbs81 on April 10, 2015, 10:23:16 AM
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Hey All-
My brother is building an old school analog system to play back his collection of vinyl and he's been asking me for advice on amps, speakers, etc. I don't know a ton about playback gear, but I recommended he search for older, quality speakers that he might find at a bargain. A friend has offered to sell him, after verifying he wouldn't be using them with his iPod to play back 64kbps Mp3s, ;) his fathers pair of McIntosh ML-2C loudspeakers. Aside from recognizing the McIntosh name, I really know nothing about these speakers or their value. I do know they are large and he does have the room for them- aside from that, does anyone have any experience with these and what a pair in good condition might go for? THe seller mentioned these typically come with an equalizer (mc101-102?) but he does not have that.
Thoughts on these and their value?
Thanks!
Jesse
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Dunno.
However here is a good resource for you. The personal website of retired McIntosh engineer, designer of their speakers back in the day, Roger Russell- http://www.roger-russell.com/
You will probably find lots of info on these speakers there, and perhaps the story of their development and his assessment of their strengths and weaknesses as well.
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Speakers are not McIntosh's strong suit. Generally they have been panned as poor performers......however, for the right price they might be a lot of fun......and who knows....they might even please him. If he is looking to get maximum dollar I would go elsewhere, though.
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If he jumps on them the 101 EQ is mandatory and should come with them.