McIntosh MC452 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-22, a McIntosh MC452 has a market value at around $2,250. Based on 253 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is up 30% over the last 46 days ($5,000 → $6,495).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $5,000 | $3,860 | — |
| 2026-08-29 | — | — | $2,250 |
| 2026-09-01 | — | — | $2,250 |
| 2026-09-04 | — | — | $2,400 |
| 2026-09-07 | — | — | $2,400 |
| 2026-09-10 | $6,495 | — | $2,400 |
| 2026-09-13 | — | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-09-16 | — | — | $2,400 |
| 2026-09-19 | — | — | $2,273 |
| 2026-09-22 | — | — | $2,250 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 2011–2019 |
| Power output | 450 wpc (8 ohms) |
| Type | Amplifier |
| Brand | McIntosh |
| Original MSRP | 6,000 (2011) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$8,550 today |
| Market value (sold) | $2,250 |
Buying notes
450-watt McIntosh stereo power amplifier. The autoformer output means stable with any speaker load. Check the power meters track symmetrically; calibration drifts. Heavy and expensive to ship. McIntosh service is well-supported with good documentation.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the McIntosh MC452. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- McIntosh MC452 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- McIntosh MC452 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the McIntosh MC452 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 MC275 $4,130
- McIntosh MA8000 $3,075
- McIntosh MC302 $2,520
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