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American company McIntosh has announced the launch of its ML1 MKII standmount, an updated version of the brand’s original ML1, which first came to prominence back in the Seventies.

McIntosh says: “the ML1 MKII is a unique loudspeaker where vintage style meets contemporary sound. Reborn with a similar bass response as the initial iteration but without the need of an equaliser, the ML1 MKII can be connected with amps up to 600W to fill the largest of rooms with life-size sound. It also features wide dispersion, which allows for an equal distribution of sound throughout the area.”

The external design retains the same look as the original ML1 with its oiled American Walnut solid wood cabinets and satin finish veneers while, internally, it features a full modern revamp.

It’s a four-way speaker that uses five separate drivers: a 305mm bass driver in a sealed enclosure with a polypropylene cone and dust cap with synthetic rubber suspension, two 102mm lower midrange drivers in a sealed sub-enclosure also with polypropylene cones and dust caps with synthetic rubber suspension, a 51mm soft dome upper midrange driver and a 20mm titanium dome tweeter (the same as that used in the company’s XR50 and XR100 loudspeakers). Sensitivity is quoted as 85dB, with 8ohm nominal impedance.

The ML1 MKII additionally includes a matching stand with a vintage die cast aluminium name badge on the base. The stand is designed to elevate and position the ML1 loudspeaker for optimum imaging and listening enjoyment. It comes with feet for use on hard floors and spikes for carpets. The reimagined loudspeaker can also be set directly on the floor or placed on a suitably sturdy piece of furniture.

Available to buy now for £14,000, you can find out more about the Macintosh ML1 MKII standmount here.