You are bidding on 8 brand new (New Old Stock) original
McIntosh feet for most Amplifiers, Preamps, Tuners, Receivers, CD Players, etc.
These feet are available in either 3/4" high, or 1"
high size (or a combination of both sizes if buyer prefers). These
black feet are in "like new" condition and include the standard size
McIntosh screws. (because McIntosh used two different types of screws over the
years, I will supply both types at no extra charge, for a total of 16 screws)
These are the exact same original high quality "polyethylene" feet,
by the original American manufacturer, that McIntosh has been using for the
last 50 years or more. As heavy as McIntosh equipment is, these feet were made
to be almost indestructible! These feet will work well with almost any brand of
audio equipment, and are much better quality than original Marantz
"plastic" feet that tend to crack if over tightened. They will not
leave scuff marks on furniture, or dry out and eventually flatten, like rubber
feet have a tendency to do. These American made feet were manufactured to last
a lifetime! I will supply 8 standard size Marantz metric screws instead
of McIntosh screws at no extra charge if preferred. Shipping and handling
will be $5.00 anywhere in the U.S.A. Thank you.
I receive many questions about which size feet are correct
for a particular McIntosh or Marantz unit. The following guidelines may
be helpful to determine the correct size for your item. Keep in mind
that McIntosh made the decision in the late 1980’s / early
1990's to start using the taller 1” feet on almost all items.
The extra clearance below the chassis can allow for up to 15% more air flow,
keeping the audio component cooler. Heat has always been the number one
enemy of electronics. Remember, warm air rises out thru the top of the
component and pulls cool air in thru the bottom. McIntosh states in their own literature that
"each 10 degree rise in operating temperature reduces the life of the
electronic component by up to 50%".
McIntosh
amplifiers with the exception of the early tube units (and “tube style” solid
state units like the MC-50, MC-250 and MC 2100) use the taller 1”
feet. Most early tuners, preamps, int-amps, and CD players
originally used shorter 5/8” feet (no longer available), but can now certainly
use the 3/4" or 1” feet if desired. Again, McIntosh now ships
almost all products exclusively with the taller 1” feet. All
the McIntosh wood cabinets use the taller 1” feet .
Marantz
2200 series, 4200 series, and 4400 series receivers would normally use the 1”
size feet. Larger separate components such as the 120, 150, 33,
3300, 240, 250, 1120, and 1200 would normally use the 3/4" size feet, but
this is up to the owners preference.
Sometimes
I recommend stacking a few magazines or thin books under the component and
measure to see which size feet would look best to the owner before making
the decision.
The
same rules apply with other brands such as Fisher, Scott, Crown, Pioneer, Sansui, Technics, and so on.
The
other big concern is making sure to use the proper length
screw. I've seen expensive audio components badly damaged from using
too long of a screw and accidentally hitting something underneath the
chassis. Some items (especially receivers) only have a clearance of
1/8" to 1/4" before a circuit board is damaged by the screw going in
too far. These feet will always come with the proper length
screws.