McIntosh C2500 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a McIntosh C2500 has a market value at around $2,200. Based on 32 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 6% over the last 45 days ($5,075 → $4,790).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $5,075 | $3,199.99 | — |
| 2026-08-25 | $4,790 | — | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $4,790 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $4,790 | — | $2,150 |
| 2026-09-03 | $4,790 | — | $2,150 |
| 2026-09-06 | $4,790 | — | $2,150 |
| 2026-09-09 | $4,790 | — | $2,150 |
| 2026-09-12 | $4,790 | — | $2,150 |
| 2026-09-15 | $4,790 | — | $2,150 |
| 2026-09-18 | $4,790 | — | $2,150 |
| 2026-09-21 | — | — | $2,200 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 2013–2019 |
| Type | Preamplifier |
| Brand | McIntosh |
| Original MSRP | 6,000 (2013) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$8,250 today |
| Market value (sold) | $2,200 |
Buying notes
Modern McIntosh tube/solid-state hybrid preamplifier with DAC module. Verify the DAC module version and whether firmware updates are available. Check tube complement condition. The phono stage handles MM and MC. McIntosh dealer service is well-supported.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the McIntosh C2500. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- McIntosh C2500 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- McIntosh C2500 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the McIntosh C2500 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 C2300 $1,550
- McIntosh MX150 $1,899
- McIntosh C22 $2,000
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