McIntosh, Krell, Conrad Johnson -- High-End Vintage Audio

This auction brings together one of the finest selections of vintage high-end audio components we’ve had the pleasure of offering. Whether your passion is classic American tube gear, high-end solid-state, or simply owning some of the most revered names in audio history, you’ll find plenty to get excited about.

Headlining the sale is a superb Conrad Johnson Premier One power amplifier, one of the company’s landmark designs, joined by the legendary Krell KSA-80 power amplifier and matching KSP-7B preamplifier—components that helped define the high-end audio movement of the 1980s.

McIntosh enthusiasts will discover an exceptional lineup, including the iconic MC240 stereo amplifier, a pair of MC30 monoblocks, the highly sought-after C20 stereo preamplifier, MR71 FM tuner, rare 50W-2 and 20W-2 amplifiers, early McIntosh preamps, equalizers, accessories, and more. These are the components that established McIntosh as one of the world’s premier names in high-fidelity audio.

Adding even more excitement are two Marantz 8B stereo tube amplifiers—widely regarded as among the finest tube amplifiers ever produced and seldom offered together in the same auction.

The depth of the sale is equally impressive, featuring classic equipment from Leak, Fisher, Quad, Acrosound, Dynaco, Heathkit, Sherwood, Brook, Eico, Ampex, and other respected manufacturers. You’ll find an outstanding selection of tube amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners, receivers, and hard-to-find vintage components spanning the golden age of high fidelity.

The auction concludes with an excellent offering of loudspeakers, including the legendary QUAD ESL-57 electrostatics, Apogee Caliper ribbon speakers, Vandersteen Model 2s, several KLH Model 8 systems, along with quality speaker cables and accessories.

Whether you’re searching for a centerpiece for your listening room, restoring a classic system, or adding investment-grade equipment to your collection, this is an auction that vintage audio enthusiasts won’t want to miss.