AudioAficionado.org  

Go Back   AudioAficionado.org > Manufacturers Forums > McIntosh Audio

McIntosh Audio A Tradition of Excellence

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-11-2018, 05:23 AM
eziggy eziggy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Posts: 67
Default Mc7106

Hi all,

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but was just curious what would be a fair price to pay for an excellent condition MC7106, no box but has manual. Someone local is offering one up for $1,100.

Thanks! Sorry if I am posted this in the wrong section!

Edit: Forgot to ask, anything I should look out for on these?

Last edited by eziggy; 12-11-2018 at 05:46 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-11-2018, 09:51 AM
crwilli's Avatar
crwilli crwilli is offline
Racing Hoopties

 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bluffton SC
Posts: 9,768
Default Mc7106

No expert but a clean, functioning MC7106 with clear provenance would be worth that price.

After 22 yrs of ownership, the only issue I have ever had is the front panel lights are a ‘wear’ item. They have been changed once and need to be changed again. Ask.
__________________
Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server
Power: Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Sigma NR v2, Block Audio PCs, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - 4 X Alpha CGS cables,
Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon) Modified Buffalo GS2016 Switches, Keces P3 LPSU,
Cables: Wireworld Platinum 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, 6M & 1M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
Other: Multiple GIK products, Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Minis and Ultra SS, Three 20 Amp lines, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-11-2018, 11:17 AM
PMCH's Avatar
PMCH PMCH is offline
Senior Member

 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Cleveland suburbs
Posts: 1,462
Default

I feel $1100 is way to much to pay for a MC7106. It is a very old HT amp. I sold mine for less than $1000 years ago. Mine worked fine except many of the bulbs burnt out. It is a very versatile unit. My main problem with it was the sound quality wasn't the best. I replaced it with an inexpensive Arcam HT amp which sounded much better. Just my opinion. It is built like a tank and I never had any issues using it.
__________________
Paul

Harbeth 40.3 XD, Sound Anchor stands w/ Stillpoints, Luxman M900 & C900, Aurender N20, Jay's Audio CDT3 - MK3 CD player, Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC, Shunyata Denali 6000/s V2, Altaira
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-11-2018, 01:05 PM
Mack's Avatar
Mack Mack is offline
Member Extraordinaire


 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,206
Default

Seems $1100 is a fair price
__________________


_________________
- Michael


Amp: MC1.2KW x 2, MC602, MC2300
Preamp: C52, MX136, C34V
Digital Source: Oppo BDP 105, Pioneer 47Ai, CAL MkII
Analog Source: MT10, Technics RS 1700
Speakers: VMPS Super Tower lll
Subwoofer: JL Audio F113
Power Cables: Wireworld Platinum Electra 7
Speaker Cables: Straightwire Serenade ll
Signal Cables: Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7
Power Isolation: RGP 1200C
Rack: Adona Eris 9TW modified to Eris 12TW

Amp: Yamaha RX Z9
Digital Source: Pioneer BDP 94HD, Oppo UDP-205
Front Speakers: Monitor Audio
Center Speaker: B&W CC6
Rear Speakers: B&W DM 602
Surround Speakers: B&W DM 602
Subwoofer: Velodyne SPL 12BV
Television: Samsung 75 inch 4K Q90R
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-11-2018, 04:47 PM
Projectman Projectman is offline
Guest
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 156
Default

I’m with @PMCH, I had a used MC7106 too for a time and dont believe the sound from the amp was all that great. I would think $800.00 is a fair price
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-11-2018, 09:51 PM
crwilli's Avatar
crwilli crwilli is offline
Racing Hoopties

 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bluffton SC
Posts: 9,768
Default

As I said, if the provenance is good (eg. 1 owner) and all lights work, I stand behind my opinion that $1,100 would be a good price.
__________________
Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server
Power: Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Sigma NR v2, Block Audio PCs, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - 4 X Alpha CGS cables,
Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon) Modified Buffalo GS2016 Switches, Keces P3 LPSU,
Cables: Wireworld Platinum 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, 6M & 1M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
Other: Multiple GIK products, Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Minis and Ultra SS, Three 20 Amp lines, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-14-2018, 02:23 PM
eziggy eziggy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Posts: 67
Default

Thanks everyone, ended up getting it down to $1,000 and picking it up. It’s a pretty impressive amp!

For fun plugged in my MLs 11A in and it sounded pretty nice, definitely listenable. Was surprised to get the signature McIntosh sound with detail and somewhat open soundstage. The 11A panels are hard to drive. Amp barely became warm. Only when comparing with my MC452 do you know what you are missing (depth, smoothness, definition, etc.), then again different league of amp.

Using it as a center for now, then will add surrounds in the future.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-14-2018, 04:22 PM
crwilli's Avatar
crwilli crwilli is offline
Racing Hoopties

 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bluffton SC
Posts: 9,768
Default

If you are only driving a center channel, don’t forget you can bridge two channels to give you more WPC.
__________________
Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2 X 2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server
Power: Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Sigma NR v2, Block Audio PCs, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - 4 X Alpha CGS cables,
Network : Supra Cat 8+, Twin (Nenon) Modified Buffalo GS2016 Switches, Keces P3 LPSU,
Cables: Wireworld Platinum 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 Speaker cables, 6M & 1M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
Other: Multiple GIK products, Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Minis and Ultra SS, Three 20 Amp lines, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-14-2018, 04:54 PM
eziggy eziggy is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Posts: 67
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by crwilli View Post
If you are only driving a center channel, don’t forget you can bridge two channels to give you more WPC.
Normally I would, but my center is the ML Stage (hybrid electrostatic) which is 4ohm, dips to 2.9ohm. Doubt that it is that hard to drive, since it has a dedicated traditional tweeter, but I am a tad worried it might be too much for the amp regardless. Tried it briefly though and it seems to work fine, the amp didn't break a sweat. I did put it back to normal mode just in case until I did some more research.

What do you think?
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-14-2018, 05:48 PM
Grasshopper's Avatar
Grasshopper Grasshopper is offline
Aspiring Audiophile
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: My House
Posts: 1,263
Default

Doesn’t matter what we think. You can try both and see what you prefer.

No doubt it’d sound different Bridged.

From there it’s your taste.
__________________
Main > Aurender N10/N100 / Antipodes K50 > Aries Cerat Kassandra mk2 - Playback Designs Dream DAC > D'agostino Momentum HD > PS Audio P10 > D'Agostino S250 > Sonus Faber Aida / REL S812 Six Pack + 4 JL Audio F113 Fathoms > B&W Signature HTM > Anthem Statement D2v > Mcintosh MC205 > Focal 1000 (side surrounds) > Bryston TIW (rear surrounds)

Secondary System > Aurender N100h> AMR777SE > D'agostino Momentum Integrated > Wilson Sasha DAW
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Audioaficionado.org tested by Norton Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:07 AM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.10
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
©Copyright 2009-2023 AudioAficionado.org.Privately owned, All Rights Reserved.
Audio Aficionado Sponsors
AudioAficionado Subscriber
AudioAficionado Subscriber
Inspire By Dennis Had
Inspire By Dennis Had
Harmonic Resolution Systems
Harmonic Resolution Systems
Wyred4Sound
Wyred4Sound
Dragonfire Acoustics
Dragonfire Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
GIK Acoustics
Esoteric
Esoteric
AC Infinity
AC Infinity
JL Audio
JL Audio
Add Powr
Add Powr
Accuphase - Soulution
Accuphase - Soulution
Audio by E
Audio by E
Canton
Canton
Bryston
Bryston
WireWorld Cables
WireWorld Cables
Stillpoints
Stillpoints
Bricasti Design
Bricasti Design
Furutech
Furutech
Shunyata Research
Shunyata Research
Legend Audio & Video
Legend Audio & Video