McIntosh MX110 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a McIntosh MX110 has a market value at around $1,675; restored examples average $3,700, parts units around $2,000. Based on 112 estimated sales.
Is a parts unit worth buying?
The $2,000 parts price is $2,650 less than the $4,650 working asking price — a 57% gap. Whether that gap covers the cost of repair depends on what's wrong.
What "for parts" usually means for a preamplifier: "For parts" preamps usually have one failed channel, dead phono stage, or capacitor issues. They're generally simpler circuits than full receivers.
When it pencils out: Preamp service typically runs $100–250. The $2,650 gap supports pursuing repair if the failure is a standard capacitor or transistor issue.
When to walk away: A preamp missing its original tubes (tube designs) or with a physically damaged board is harder to restore economically. Confirm parts availability for any specialized components.
DIY vs shop: Contact cleaner and cap replacement are accessible DIY tasks for someone with basic soldering skills. Full repair cost context: what vintage stereo repair actually costs.
Price history
Asking median is up 158% over the last 45 days ($1,800 → $4,650).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $1,800 | $2,165 | — |
| 2026-08-25 | $2,583 | $4,025 | — |
| 2026-08-28 | $3,266 | $4,350 | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $3,233 | $4,350 | $1,599 |
| 2026-09-03 | $3,825 | $3,700 | $1,624 |
| 2026-09-06 | $3,810 | $3,700 | $1,624 |
| 2026-09-09 | $3,810 | $3,700 | $1,675 |
| 2026-09-12 | $3,810 | $3,700 | $1,680 |
| 2026-09-15 | $3,795 | $3,700 | $1,680 |
| 2026-09-18 | $4,650 | $3,700 | $1,662 |
| 2026-09-21 | $4,650 | $3,700 | $1,675 |
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 | 2,000 (1963) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$20,900 today |
| Market value (sold) | $1,675 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $4,650 |
| Restored value | $3,700 |
| Value vs MSRP | +133% |
Buying notes
Classic McIntosh AM/FM tuner-preamplifier from the early 1960s. The tube FM front-end and phono stage are the key components. Check that the tuner locks onto stations and both channel phono outputs are clean. Service requires tube expertise; parts availability is more limited than for later solid-state equipment.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the McIntosh MX110. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- McIntosh MX110 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- McIntosh MX110 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the McIntosh MX110 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 C22 $2,000
- McIntosh C2300 $1,550
- McIntosh MX150 $1,899
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