McIntosh MC240 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a McIntosh MC240 has a market value at around $4,500; restored examples average $4,995, parts units around $3,199.99. Based on 43 estimated sales.
Is a parts unit worth buying?
The $3,199.99 parts price is $1,000.01 less than the $4,200 working asking price — a 24% gap. Whether that gap covers the cost of repair depends on what's wrong.
What "for parts" usually means for a amplifier: Integrated amplifiers listed for parts commonly have one dead channel, blown output stage, or failed power supply caps. Sometimes it's as simple as a bad speaker relay.
When it pencils out: Output stage repair runs $100–300 depending on whether replacements for the output transistors exist. A full service is $200–400. The $1,000.01 gap here makes repair financially reasonable if the amp is confirmed repairable.
When to walk away: An amp with a blown transformer or no available output transistor replacements is a parts donor, not a restoration candidate. Ask the seller what failed and whether any repair was attempted.
DIY vs shop: Speaker relay cleaning and fuse replacement are accessible DIY tasks. Anything touching the output stage needs a proper bench setup. Full repair cost context: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
Price history
Asking median is down 7% over the last 45 days ($4,500 → $4,200).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $4,500 | $4,500 | — |
| 2026-08-25 | $4,499.99 | $4,498 | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $4,499.99 | $4,498 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $4,210 | $4,498 | $4,500 |
| 2026-09-03 | $4,210 | $4,498 | $4,100 |
| 2026-09-06 | $4,210 | $4,498 | $4,100 |
| 2026-09-09 | $4,210 | $4,995 | $3,700 |
| 2026-09-12 | $4,200 | $4,995 | $4,500 |
| 2026-09-15 | $4,200 | $4,995 | $4,500 |
| 2026-09-18 | $4,200 | $4,995 | $4,500 |
| 2026-09-21 | $4,200 | $4,995 | $4,500 |
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) | $4,500 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $4,200 |
| Restored value | $4,995 |
| Value vs MSRP | +367% |
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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Comparable models
- McIntosh MR78 $145
- McIntosh MC275 $4,130
- McIntosh MC2105 $22
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