Mcintosh mx5000 highend unit system cd player tested working used 1958. Upon getting it with early software that left many features still not enabled i was somewhat disappointed but knew when it was updated it would be a winner. Retro cars vintage cars becker radio mercedes w114 mercedes interior tech deck car sounds car audio. Firstly it looks great all lit up at night hooked up to the mc2125 amp.
Sep 21, 2008 in my opinion the best mcintosh solid state was made in the late 80s and through the 90s, the current products are good but i thought the earlier ones were a little betterwith the proviso that, although i havent observed it myself in any mc products, the very late 90s is the danger zone for electronics in that the component manufacturers were starting in on rohs and changing manufacturing. A used mcintosh tuner cd player in excellent condition. In addition to 3d audio, existing formats such as dolby truehd and dtshd master audio are supported for legacy disc collections it is also fully compatible with modern 4k ultra hd video sources and can upscale lower resolutions to 4k ultra hd. You know, i was about to jump around the room and wave my arms in the air and shout for joy at this news when i realized thati hadnt a clue what sddp actually was. The dd subi mcintosh is about as good as youll ever get without having to do stupidly expensive stuff to your car. Opinion on older mcintosh tube preamps such as mx 110, c20 i somewhat still have to say youre asking a question that cannot easily be answered. Founded in 1949, mcintosh is known for offering distinguished home audio systems that deliver the ultimate experience in music and film. Opinion on older mcintosh tube preamps such as mx 110, c20. Offering products for twochannel stereo sound systems and multichannel home theaters with surround sound, mcintosh continues to define the ultimate home audio entertainment experience for discriminating listeners around the world. This is legend car radio clarion drx9255 exl edition. New listingold school aftermarket trim pieces for mcintosh mx406 mx4000 mx5000 mpm4000. Shopping cart denon enhance the entertainment experience.
It is also fully compatible with modern 4k ultra hd video sources and can upscale lower resolutions to 4k ultra hd for the best possible. Mcintosh car audio parts and accessories for sale ebay. Mcintosh mx406 high end car radio head unit for sale. I am feeding it with a mcintosh ms300 music server. It features many of the latest breakthroughs in surround sound and objectbased 3d audio such as dolby atmos, dts. Dtshd master audio the mx122 supports all existing audio formats so that you can enjoy your existing movie collection, plus it will be upgradable to the latest. Highly modified mcintosh dd for is300 lexus is forum. Mcintosh mx406 car radio for sale canuck audio mart.
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The mx 6 cant keep up with mcintosh s dedicated stereo preamplifiers but does much better than most processors and probably a good. A musical ride with the mx110z tunerpreamplifier and the mc30, mc225, and mc240 amplifiers by jeff day. Mcintosh mx406 mx4000 clarion addzest drx9255 exl new laser pickup kss3e. Secrets of home theater and high fidelity was launched in 1994 as the first major publication offering serious audiovideo journalism on the internet. Mcintosh mx1 manual stereo tuner preamplifier hifi.
Mcintosh mx160 av processor receives control4 sddp certification. Aug 14, 2010 im looking for advice on whcih preamp to get. Please notice that it is a head unit, this means youll need to have separate amplifiers to make it works. There are a lot of them around, but finding one in excellent condition will take some time. Mx5000 is far superior to mx406 as mx5000 offers track seeking option over mx406 also sound quality is way better. It has a pair of tweeters and drivers to crossover the frequency range.
Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. Dec 18, 20 the earlier mx 110s were the m series the serial numbers start with the letter m, versus the later z series. This build definitely wasnt normal or a walk in the park. This is the standard 12 volts negative ground electrical. If its good enough for the grateful dead, it should be more than adequate for most enthusiastic classic drivers, riding along in their automobiles. The earlier mx 110s were the m series the serial numbers start with the letter m, versus the later z series. I purchased a mcintosh mc 250 last year based on a fellow members recommendation thanks tc. Select product category then model number to find manuals, software drivers and other support documents for current and discontinued models.
The ms do have a different front panel layout, with a kind of strange horizontal edgewise balance control in the middle. Im using the mx5 with the mc206 amp, and the combination is very musical, has an extremely low noise floor, and is probably the easiest to use of the competition. Comes complete with power supply, wiring harness and manual. Becker mexico hitech retro classic driver magazine. I use the mc122 in my office at home, and have always been impressed by the overall quality of the sound. They also claim it is the best for film presentations. Sporting the classic glass faceplate so familiar to mcintosh lovers, the mx406 brings a new standard of performance to the car audio arena. Get the best deals on mcintosh car audio when you shop the largest online selection at. I have cd700 but have not compared it head to head with mcintosh. Mcintosh has announced that the mx160 av processor has received control4s simple device discovery protocol sddp certification. A used mcintosh mx406 high end head unit, in excellent condition.
The newest mx series processor supports the latest in digital audio and video technologies available and yet to come. Ive really had a lot of fun listening to vintage mcintosh vacuum tube audio electronics in my hi. The mx160 audiovideo processor brings mcintosh quality 4k to your home theater for the first time ever. This allows you to use an mcd4000s or any of mcintoshs other changers equipped with digital outputs digital output to take advantage of the better da converter of the mx406. Mcintosh mx5000 subwoofer box design, car audio installation, car sounds, car. Ask the question you have about the mcintosh mx406 here simply to other product owners. Denon supports the sound start foundation, an organization dedicated to providing musical instruments to children and schools in need. Designed to be the hub of a home theater and twochannel rig, the mx 120 is the lesserpriced unit from. Mcintosh has released their mx 120 av preamplifier. Since youre reading this magazine, the answer is probably yes.
Assuming you will want to finish these in some way, the fewer angles you will have to. This allows you to use an mcd4000s or any of mcintosh s other changers equipped with digital outputs digital output to take advantage of the better da converter of the mx406. View and download mcintosh mx406 owners manual online. Changer control center dual 20bit digitaltoanalog converters rotary volume control analog. Ive really had a lot of fun listening to vintage mcintosh vacuum tube audio electronics in my hifi system over the last year. The units built in da converter a nice 20 bit job accepts external signals from an outboard transport. When you get the item, please complete the test within 7 days, otherwise do not accept any reason to return. Mcintosh mx406 high end car radio head unit for sale canuck. Mcintosh mx5000 cd head unit used confirmed it works. I have make a switch to change original model or dac model. If change to dac model led light upit like mcintosh mx4000 or mx5000.
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Mcintosh laboratorys mx122 processor, features dolby atmos and will be upgradable to support dts. The mx122 av processor packs the latest audio and video technology into a mcintosh chassis. Oct 26, 20 ensemble mcintosh mx et mda4000 1996 ampli. Now, owners of classic cars can enjoy the famous mcintosh sound, with a retro look amfm tuner with cd player. These leds show you which channels are active in the input format and are an immediate visual cue to the systems status. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other mcintosh mx50001 owners to provide you with a good answer. Take note that this is a tuner cd player preamplifier only, this. I looked at mcintosh website and found mx406 head unit but the dimensions are to big to fit my 03 ob wagon console. Mcintosh mx406 zapco jl audio microprecision 7 duration. Unfollow mcintosh car audio to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Assuming you will want to finish these in some way, the fewer angles you will have to compete with the better.
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As an iconic brand, mcintosh continues to define the ultimate home entertainment experience for discriminating consumers around the world. The legendary rock group from the san francisco bay area used the companys amps extensively while touring, and on mcintosh s website a bw photograph shows a 28,800 watt amp in all its glory. The mx 6 cant keep up with mcintosh s dedicated stereo preamplifiers but does much better than most processors and probably a. Mcintosh mx4000l mda4000 head unit and dac super rare audiophile old school sq japan duration. The instructions they include with the nas is fairly straight forward. Listen up guys, if you own a mcintosh cd head unittransportdac, you owe yourself to experience these highend upgrades for them. The direct reading wattage meters are calibrated to read from 1100th of a watt up to 200 watts all packaged in a din chassis that mounts perfectly under the mx406. Overture, nationally recognized as a leader in the field of highend audio, home theater and home electronics, is proud to offer mcintosh products. Clarion drx9255 exl edition cd player similar mcintosh.
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Ask the question you have about the mcintosh mx50001 here simply to other product owners. On page 3 of the mx151s manual underneath thank you it says your decision to own this mcintosh mx151 av control center ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. I currently have an apt holman preamp and would like to get a mcintosh to go with the mc 250. If change to dac model led light upit like mcintosh mx4000 or mx5000 need a dac with working.
Compatible with a mcintosh control center and power amplifiers. The zs support the panloc system, which is a quickrelease, slidein mounting design for mcintosh gear. Mcintosh mx 5000 plus mda 5000 exelent condition duration. If you do decide to build these and i highly recommend you do do yourself a favor and make the design with as few complex angles as possible. Powerguard a soft clip feature which works only with mcintosh amps. Mcintosh mx6 vs mcintosh mx150 audiogon discussion forum.