McIntosh

McIntosh is one of the most iconic and recognisable names in high-end audio, known for its American-made hi-fi components, powerful amplification and unmistakable design language. Founded in 1949, the brand has built its reputation around long-term engineering, generous power delivery and a sound that suits demanding music and home cinema systems. Read more info ↓
FOUNDED
1949
HEADQUARTERS
United States
McIntosh

The McIntosh catalogue. 19 ranges. 72 products.

01 6 PRODUCTS | £7,990 – £20,790

McIntosh Solid-state Integrated Amplifiers

McIntosh Solid-state Integrated Amplifiers bring preamplifier control and high-current power amplification into one chassis, with models offering extensive analogue and digital connectivity alongside the company’s established protection and output technologies.

6 PRODUCTS
£7,990 – £20,790
02 2 PRODUCTS | £5,890 – £8,995

McIntosh Hybrid Integrated Amplifiers

Hybrid Drive technology pairs vacuum tube preamplification with solid-state power stages, giving McIntosh Hybrid Integrated Amplifiers the character of valves alongside the output and control required by demanding loudspeakers.

2 PRODUCTS
£5,890 – £8,995
03 1 PRODUCT | £16,899

McIntosh Valve Integrated Amplifiers

Vacuum tube preamplifier and power stages bring traditional McIntosh valve engineering into a complete integrated format, combining analogue system control with Unity Coupled output transformers and modern protection features.

1 PRODUCT
£16,899
04 6 PRODUCTS | £7,190 – £22,580

McIntosh Stereo Pre-Amplifiers

Serving as the control centre of a separates system, McIntosh Stereo Pre-Amplifiers span solid-state, valve and hybrid architectures with extensive source connectivity, flexible outputs and increasingly sophisticated digital and phono capabilities.

6 PRODUCTS
£7,190 – £22,580
05 13 PRODUCTS | £6,990 – £66,990

McIntosh Stereo Power-Amplifiers

Substantial power supplies and high-current output stages define McIntosh Stereo Power-Amplifiers, with solid-state and valve designs ranging from conventional two-channel models to powerful monoblock solutions for ambitious systems.

13 PRODUCTS
£6,990 – £66,990
06 1 PRODUCT | £5,890

McIntosh Streamers

Network streaming joins traditional McIntosh system control across a range supporting modern services, wireless casting and high-resolution playback, with current models extending the concept into streaming preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers.

1 PRODUCT
£5,890
07 3 PRODUCTS | £7,290 – £17,990

McIntosh Turntables

McIntosh Turntables bring vinyl playback into the brand’s wider hi-fi ecosystem, pairing precision analogue mechanics with the distinctive materials, illuminated detailing and substantial construction associated with its electronics.

3 PRODUCTS
£7,290 – £17,990
08 1 PRODUCT | £3,290

McIntosh Phono Stages

The McIntosh Phono Stage range supports both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges, with adjustable loading and low-noise amplification designed to preserve detail from delicate vinyl signals.

1 PRODUCT
£3,290
09 6 PRODUCTS | £6,990 – £16,990

McIntosh CD Players

The McIntosh CD player range preserves dedicated physical-media playback within the company’s modern separates line-up, with premium transport mechanisms and digital circuitry developed for high-quality disc reproduction.

6 PRODUCTS
£6,990 – £16,990
10 1 PRODUCT | £12,490

McIntosh AV Receivers

Built as the centre of a high-performance home cinema system, McIntosh AV Receivers combine multichannel amplification, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing, 8K HDMI connectivity and advanced room correction within a single chassis.

1 PRODUCT
£12,490
11 4 PRODUCTS | £8,990 – £24,900

McIntosh AV Processors

McIntosh AV Processors form the control centre of high-performance home cinema systems, handling multichannel audio and video processing while providing extensive connectivity for dedicated external amplification.

4 PRODUCTS
£8,990 – £24,900
12 9 PRODUCTS | £5,890 – £18,490

McIntosh Multi-channel Power Amplifiers

Developed for home cinema and distributed audio, McIntosh Multi-channel Power Amplifiers provide dedicated three, four, five, seven and higher-channel configurations with substantial output and the company’s established protection technologies.

9 PRODUCTS
£5,890 – £18,490
13 2 PRODUCTS | £5,890 – £6,390

McIntosh DACs

McIntosh DACs provide dedicated high-resolution digital conversion for existing Hi-Fi systems, pairing extensive digital connectivity with balanced analogue outputs and flexible integration with preamplifiers or power amplifiers.

2 PRODUCTS
£5,890 – £6,390
14 1 PRODUCT | £3,790

McIntosh Headphone Amplifiers

Dedicated headphone amplification brings McIntosh’s valve technology to personal listening, with selectable impedance ranges and balanced and unbalanced connections allowing a wide variety of high-end headphones to be accommodated.

1 PRODUCT
£3,790
15 2 PRODUCTS | £4,190 – £8,890

McIntosh Power Controllers

Protecting both stereo and home cinema systems, McIntosh Power Controllers address surges, voltage irregularities and mains noise through filtering, isolation and protection technologies tailored to high-value audio equipment.

2 PRODUCTS
£4,190 – £8,890
16 2 PRODUCTS | £890 – £4,790

McIntosh Electronics

Spanning amplification, preamplifiers, digital sources, turntables and home cinema components, McIntosh Electronics bring the company’s distinctive engineering and traditional black-glass design across complete stereo and AV systems.

2 PRODUCTS
£890 – £4,790
17 8 PRODUCTS | £2,990 – £173,980

McIntosh Speakers

From bookshelf and floorstanding loudspeakers to large line-array and architectural designs, McIntosh Speakers are developed for high power handling, expansive soundstaging and integration with the company’s stereo and home cinema electronics.

8 PRODUCTS
£2,990 – £173,980
18 1 PRODUCT | £3,790

McIntosh Wireless Speakers

The McIntosh wireless range places amplification, loudspeakers and network streaming within complete standalone systems, supporting popular casting platforms alongside connections for traditional audio and TV sources.

1 PRODUCT
£3,790
19 3 PRODUCTS | £6,990 – £9,990

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More info about McIntosh.

Founded in 1949 in Silver Springs, Maryland by Frank McIntosh and Gordon Gow, McIntosh is synonymous for its home audio systems.

The products McIntosh produce today echo the original vision of Frank McIntosh and his belief that he could build an amplifier more perfect than anyone believed was possible. Frank achieved this with co-founder Gordon in the form of the famous ‘Unity Coupled Circuit.’

In 1951, McIntosh relocated from Silver Springs to Binghamton, NY. The current building is where the company is based today, and its products are designed and hand-built by passionate employees. This move took place in the same year that Sidney Corderman joined the duo as head of research, engineering and development and it was his 40-year career that helped establish McIntosh as a leader in high-performance audio.

Alongside McIntosh, Gow and Corderman worked Maurice Painchaud, a quiet, financial mastermind and head of production and procurement.

It was in the 1950’s that the company flourished, as home audio enthusiasts discovered McIntosh amplifiers were perfect within their home audio systems. From this decade on, McIntosh continued to innovate and grow.

The 1960’s saw the advent of McIntosh’s famous front-panel illumination, and the company’s amplifiers were used to power Woodstock. Then, in the 1970’s came the introduction of loudspeakers and a range of matching amplifiers, tuners, and glass faceplates.

Through the 1980’s McIntosh continued to showcase innovative designs and in the 1990’s and 2000’s the company introduced an automotive line to their arsenal of products. It developed custom solutions for Harley Davidson, Ford Motor Company and Subaru.

McIntosh continues to supply iconic products for two-channel stereo sound systems and multi-channel home theatres with surround sound, delivering the ultimate experience in film and music for audiophiles worldwide.

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