McIntosh MAC1700

$1,600.00

The McIntosh MAC1700 is a classic hybrid stereo receiver manufactured between 1967 and 1973. Highly regarded by vintage audio enthusiasts, it combines a vacuum-tube FM tuner section with a solid-state preamplifier and power amplifier. This configuration provides the warm sonic character of tubes alongside the reliable power and lower noise of early silicon transistor technology.

Core Specifications

Specifications can be verified in detail through historical documentation from HiFi Engine and the McIntosh Compendium:

Parameter

Specification Details

Power Output

40 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 ohms

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.25% at full rated output

Frequency Response

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (+0.5 dB to -0.5 dB)

Damping Factor

100

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Phono: 76 dB, Aux/Line: 75 dB, Power Amp: -90 dB

Physical Dimensions

16 x 5.5 x 14.5 inches

Weight

34 lbs (unboxed)

Features & Layout

  • Dual Concentric Tone Controls: The bass and treble knobs feature split controls, allowing independent left and right channel adjustment.
  • Versatile Inputs: Equipped with connections for Phono, Auxiliary, Tape Monitor, and Tape Head (HD) inputs.
  • Acoustic Filters: Includes a low-frequency rumble filter (60Hz) and a high-frequency filter (5kHz or 7kHz depending on production line) to minimize noisy FM reception or record scratches.
  • Integrated Power Switch: Power is turned on and off directly via the master volume control knob.

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