McIntosh's Only Triode Amplifier ~ MI-200 Restoration Overview & Bench Testing

In this video I collaborate with Adam Wexler at Resolution AV in Brooklyn to bring this pair of McIntosh MI-200 amplifiers back to life. Join us for a deep dive into the history, functionality, restoration process, and performance of this rare set of vacuum tube triode amplifiers. MI-200 Instagram Story: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18469302343062895/ Resolution A/V Website: https://www.resolutionavnyc.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@resolutionavbrooklyn/videos Instagram: @resolutionavbrooklyn References: * https://www.nasa.gov * Vacuum Tube Valley - Issue 3 Volume 1 Winter 1995-96 * Vacuum Tube Valley - Volume 1 Number 9 November 1994 * mcintoshlabs.com * RCA Guide for Transmitting Tubes - worldradiohistory.com 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Provenance 01:46 Amps Arrive at Novalux Stereophonic 02:16 General Information 03:30 A look at the back of the MI-200 12:59 A look at the front of the MI-200 15:07 A look inside of the MI-200 & Restoration Overview 22:17 Bench Testing 28:30 Initial Impressions After Listening Tests 31:51 These Amplifiers Will Eventually be Available for Purchase 32:05 Alice is Upset... 32:11 Outro