McIntosh MA8000 Integrated Amp PRICE REDUCED!

Priced to Sell!
Mcintosh MA8000 Integrated Amplifier, less than 2 years old. In near perfect condition except for a "slight" fogging on the inside of the meter glass, this is very slight and hard to see (see pics). This does not affect the performance of the meter and may very well be able to be cleaned off with removal of face plate.  Unit is in perfect working and cosmetic condition otherwise, no scratches or dents on chassis or face plate. Was well-cared for in a smoke-free, pet-free, child-free environment in a dedicated listening room. One has to be willing to spend a lot more money to improve upon the sound and features of this incredible integrated. In addition to the sonics, I was surprised frankly at how good the internal DAC was. I also found I appreciated having the EQ feature available. Without question it improved the listening experience of many tracks. 
Local pickup is welcomed and preferred given its weight.  Buyer pays PayPal fee (3%) and shipping with full insurance to lower 48. Shipping via freight on a crate is the safest way to transport this beast, about $250 for shipping, I will absorb anything over that.    
The Franz rule: By buying this unit you acknowledge that you hereby waive any protection plan that is offered by your payment service that exceeds the 48 hours you have to report any issues with the unit. So if for example you choose to pay by Paypal and the unit fails 40 days after you bought it, you hereby agree that you will not use Paypal Protection to get a refund from me.  Please check my feedback for your peace of mind. Thank you.     
The MA8000 has received a Reference Product Award from The Speaker Shack, who calls it "a formidable Integrated Amplifier which is not short on anything and one of the most comprehensive" integrateds they have come across. Having reviewed and auditioned numerous amps, they have a keen awareness of where a product stands in the hierarchy of high-end amplifiers. To put it bluntly, they say, "this amplifier sits somewhere at the top of the ladder due to its flexibility of connections, the multitude of functions it provides and most importantly its ultimate sound quality." Noting a spectacular build quality, they say the MA8000 "just feels effortless in the way it portrays the music making it one of the most musical sounding amplifiers they've ever heard - one they just cannot get enough of." 
We are honored to receive their Reference Product Award for the MA8000.   (By www.speakershack.co.uk / November 16, 2016)