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Thread: McIntosh Mac 1900 & Dual 1019 Turntable |
    
New member Username: M_frantz
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 02:29 pm: |
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My folks have a Mac 1900 and 1019 turntable that they dont use and havent for years. (They bought it when I was a kid) The Mac 1900 is IMMACULATE with the walnut cabinet and all. I dont think there is even a scratch on it. Im pretty sure it still works as they havent plugged it in for many years. It sits in a cabinet. Im sure the turntable is in the same condition. What I dont know is what something like this would be worth. I called them to make sure they didnt give it away or put it out at a garage sale. They hadnt, but my Mom said they had some McIntosh speakers they didnt think was worth anything and gave those to my sister. (I dont know what model speakers they were...) |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5948
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 02:45 pm: |
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If I were you I'd have them seviced and use them with a big smile on my face!!!
For value check ebay and see what they are going for. |
Silver Member Username: Wattsssup
Barrie,
ON
Canada
Post Number: 180
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 04:50 pm: |
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They are worth about $100. But since you seem alright, I'll give you $150. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 12049
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 04:54 pm: |
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If they have sat unused for years, they aren't worth the going price of refurbished equipment. Capacitors dry out and rubber parts dry out. Both might work for a short period if you fire them up but they will fail in short order.
The only way to bring the 1900 up to full power is with a Variac and an oscilloscope. Do not just plug this amplifier into 120 VAC and flip the switch. If you bring the amplifier up to power on a test bench, you might save yourself lots of money. Just turning it on will be a very bad idea.
Call Audio Classics for value and ideas on condition.
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