McIntosh MC240 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a McIntosh MC240 has a market value at around $4,200; restored examples average $4,000, parts units around $3,199.99. Based on 135 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 12% over the last 90 days ($4,500 → $3,940).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $4,500 | $4,500 | — |
| 2026-08-29 | $4,210 | $4,498 | $4,500 |
| 2026-09-05 | $4,210 | $4,498 | $4,100 |
| 2026-09-12 | $4,200 | $4,995 | $4,500 |
| 2026-09-19 | $4,200 | $4,975 | $4,500 |
| 2026-09-26 | $4,100 | $4,995 | $4,500 |
| 2026-10-03 | $4,350 | $4,995 | $4,500 |
| 2026-10-10 | $4,350 | $4,995 | $4,500 |
| 2026-10-17 | $4,500 | $4,995 | $4,440 |
| 2026-10-26 | $4,350 | $4,498 | $4,380 |
| 2026-11-02 | $4,200 | $4,000 | $4,200 |
| 2026-11-05 | $3,940 | $4,000 | $4,200 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1960–1968 |
| Power output | 40 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Amplifier |
| Brand | McIntosh |
| Original MSRP | 900 (1960) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$9,700 today |
| Market value (sold) | $4,200 |
| Restored value | $4,000 |
Buying notes
McIntosh tube stereo amplifier from 1960-1972. Output transformers are the critical component; McIntosh Unity Coupled transformers are the basis of the value claim. Check both channels produce output at matched levels. Tube complement condition. McIntosh service documentation is good; the factory still services this model.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the McIntosh MC240. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- McIntosh MC240 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- McIntosh MC240 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the McIntosh MC240 on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
- Speaker wire on Amazon →
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