McIntosh C22 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a McIntosh C22 has a market value at around $2,000. Based on 223 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 45 days ($4,575 → $4,500).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $4,575 | $4,097 | — |
| 2026-08-25 | $3,850 | — | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $3,850 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $3,850 | — | $2,280 |
| 2026-09-03 | $5,625 | — | $2,340 |
| 2026-09-06 | $5,625 | — | $2,400 |
| 2026-09-09 | $5,625 | — | $2,340 |
| 2026-09-12 | $5,625 | — | $2,340 |
| 2026-09-15 | $5,000 | — | $2,200 |
| 2026-09-18 | $4,750 | — | $2,000 |
| 2026-09-21 | $4,500 | — | $2,000 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1963–1969 |
| Type | Preamplifier |
| Brand | McIntosh |
| Original MSRP | 2,500 (1963) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$26,100 today |
| Market value (sold) | $2,000 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $4,500 |
| Value vs MSRP | +80% |
Buying notes
Classic McIntosh tube preamplifier from the 1960s. Original 1960s examples command a very high premium over later reissues; verify authenticity carefully. Tube complement condition. Check both channels at matched volume and verify the phono stage. Tube rectifier should be checked for condition.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the McIntosh C22. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- McIntosh C22 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- McIntosh C22 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the McIntosh C22 on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting amp on Amazon →
- RCA interconnect cables — line-level connections from preamp to power amp on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- McIntosh MX110 $1,675
- McIntosh C2300 $1,550
- McIntosh MX150 $1,899
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