{"product_id":"mcintosh-mq101-vintage-3-band-equalizer-w-wood-case-new-faceplate","title":"McIntosh MQ101 Vintage 3 Band Equalizer - W\/ Wood Case + New Faceplate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe McIntosh MQ101 is a cool and somewhat under-the-radar piece of classic McIntosh gear. Produced in the early 1970s, it was designed to give listeners practical control over their system’s tonal balance when needed in rooms where acoustics could be improved. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MQ101 connects through the tape loop of your preamp, adding a straightforward 3-band equalizer to your setup. It allows you to adjust low, mid, and high frequencies to better suit your room and speakers, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt pairs especially well with period-correct preamps like the McIntosh C26 or C28, which match it cosmetically. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular unit includes its original wood cabinet, which completes the classic McIntosh look and makes it easy to integrate visually with other walnut-cased components from the same period. It also has the benefit of a new aftermarket faceplate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unit arrived with shattered glass. McIntosh no longer manufactures a direct replacement for this model. We have sourced and installed an aftermarket piece. The new glass differs in lighting and font, but we feel it was done super well and looks great. Overall condition is good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcIntosh Laboratory is an American manufacturer of handcrafted high-end audio equipment based in Binghamton, New York. The company was founded in 1949 by Frank McIntosh. The company designs and produces audio amplifiers, stereo tuners and other consumer electronics products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCA, Captive power cord\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccurate to the recording\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\/10 = Good. One or two minor scratches. Well Maintained. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust the Unit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz (±0.5dB)\u003cbr\u003e- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.1%\u003cbr\u003e- Hum and Noise: -80dB\u003cbr\u003e- Input Sensitivity: 2.5V\u003cbr\u003e- Input Impedance: 60k ohms\u003cbr\u003eInput Controls\u003cbr\u003e- Input Attenuator Switch: 0dB, -6dB, -12dB\u003cbr\u003eOutput\u003cbr\u003e- Output Level: 2.5V into 47k ohms\u003cbr\u003e- Tape Monitor: Inputs and outputs with dedicated switch\u003cbr\u003eEqualization\u003cbr\u003e- Low Frequency:\u003cbr\u003e- 0 to +17dB at 20Hz\u003cbr\u003e- 5 steps: 0, +6, +9, +13, +17dB\u003cbr\u003e- Mid Frequency:\u003cbr\u003e- -5 to +5dB at 4000Hz\u003cbr\u003e- 5 equal steps\u003cbr\u003e- High Frequency:\u003cbr\u003e- -4 to +4dB at 20kHz\u003cbr\u003e- 5 equal steps\u003cbr\u003ePower\u003cbr\u003e- Power Requirements: 120 volts\u003cbr\u003e- Power Consumption: 20 watts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit size: 2-15\/16\" high, 16\" wide and 10\" deep (1-1\/2\" knob clearance)\u003cbr\u003eCabinet size: 3-1\/2\" high, 16-5\/8\" wide and 9-3\/8\" deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Age:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLink to Manual:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.roger-russell.com\/mq101manual.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47807614681342,"sku":"107142","price":1527.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/mcintosh-mq101-vintage-3-band-equalizer-w-wood-case-new-faceplate-accessory-534.jpg?v=1771353687","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/mcintosh-mq101-vintage-3-band-equalizer-w-wood-case-new-faceplate","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}