THE GREATEST
OUR SELECTION · 2026
THE ONE WE CHOSE
McIntosh MC275
MCINTOSH LABORATORY
The tube power amplifier that audiophiles keep coming back to.
A stereo tube power amplifier first introduced in 1961 and still built by McIntosh in Binghamton, New York. Its glass-front chassis and blue meters are instantly recognisable.
DESIGN · LONGEVITY · REPUTATION
- I
Introduced in 1961 and still in production.
- II
Delivers 75 watts per channel from a tube output stage.
- III
Built by hand in Binghamton, New York.
- IV
A look that has hardly changed in sixty years.
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The verdict
Plenty of amplifiers measure well. This is the one people put on display and never sell.
THE DETAILS
- INTRODUCED
- 1961
- POWER
- 75 watts per channel
- BUILT IN
- Binghamton, New York
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Our selection, not a measurement. Selected October 4, 2026. Last reviewed October 4, 2026. How we choose. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links.
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