McIntosh Announces TradeUP Program, But There’s a Catch
McIntosh doesn’t often offer something like this, so it was important that readers be aware of this new program aimed at their fairly large customer base. It’s time for an upgrade, but the prices for the latest components seem out of reach? Before you get too excited, there are some details you need to know.
McIntosh products seem to last forever, but sometimes owners would like to replace their amplifier, receiver, or other component with upgraded features, but one hurdle is that McIntosh components are very expensive, even for those with large salvage incomes.
However, for current owners, McIntosh has just announced a deal that will be hard to pass up, the TradeUP program.
What is the TradeUP program
From from May 1 to June 30, 2023owners of certain McIntosh power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, preamps and receivers can take advantage of the TradeUP program.
You can trade in a qualified McIntosh component for up to 75% of its original suggested retail price to use it to purchase a qualified new all-in-one or stereo amplifier, preamplifier, integrated amplifier or receiver. Monoblock amplifiers must be sold and bought in pairs.
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Only product models from the qualified exchange list are eligible to participate in the TradeUP program.
Using the TradeUP program
Before you start packaging the appropriate McIntosh component, here’s what you need to know:
- All transactions must be made through a participating dealer. Units to be exchanged must be in acceptable physical condition, in working condition and must not be modified or altered from their original design.
- Trade-in and TradeUP units should be similar product types.
- An amplifier Can be exchanged for another amp.
- A preamplifier can be exchanged for preamps, integrated amps for integrated amps, and receivers for receivers, with the following exceptions:
- An integrated amplifier can be exchanged for a new integrated amplifier or receiver, or for a component kit that includes both a preamp and a power amp.
- A recipient can be exchanged for a new receiver or integrated amplifier, or for a set of components that includes both a preamplifier and a power amplifier.
- A set of components which includes both preamplifier and power amplifier, can be exchanged for a new set of components that includes both preamplifier and power amplifier, or an integrated amplifier, or a receiver.
- MSRP The new TradeUP unit must be equal to or greater than the sum of both the original MSRP of the unit to be exchanged and its exchange value. The Client is responsible for the difference between the MSRP of the new TradeUP unit and the trade unit cost.
Tip: The TradeUP program described on this page is only valid in the US and Canada. The TradeUP program may be available outside of the US and Canada. To inquire about this, please contact your local distributor for availability, dates, terms and conditions.
Contact your local dealer for full details and to take advantage of this limited time offer. Previous sales excluded.
