{"product_id":"mcintosh-mq101-vintage-3-band-equalizer-w-wood-case-overhauled","title":"McIntosh MQ101 Vintage 3 Band Equalizer- W\/ Wood Case - Overhauled","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 required 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\u003eThe glass faceplate of this unit shows significant blemishes including bubbling on the top and bottom edges and black pain lift in various area causing some portions to appear light gray instead of black. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe McIntosh factory does not currently reproduce glass for the MQ101. We opted to leave the original glass in place. The lighting has been converted to green LED. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wood cabinet has been treated with Howard's products. It presents well but there is a bit of a gap in the veneer on the top near the front right corner. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall condition is very good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Technical Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unit was serviced by Absolute Sound Labs in 2023. At this time, the main boards received a bunch of new capacitors and the power supply was rebuilt. The power cord was also replaced. On bench testing at SkyFi, we identified an issue with the frequency response of the midrange control which required a new inductor. We were able to source a replacement directly from the McIntosh parts department. The unit is now functioning properly again with matched frequency response between both channel on all controls.\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\u003eSingle Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCA, Captive power cord\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\/10 = Fair. Three to four minor scratches, or one major scratch. 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\u003eUnit, manual, and power cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wuWesEecAbE?\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;mute=1\" title=\"This Is How We Pack Sensitive Electronics at SkyFi Audio, Less Than 0.2% Shipping Damage\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314428293374,"sku":"107702","price":1990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/mcintosh-mq101-vintage-3-band-equalizer-w-wood-case-overhauled-accessory-395.jpg?v=1780601287","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/mcintosh-mq101-vintage-3-band-equalizer-w-wood-case-overhauled","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}