Grateful Dead Black McIntosh MC 2300 UltraSound Amp & Kreutzmann Step-Case

A monument to the Wall of Sound era, this 1971 McIntosh MC 2300 amplifier (serial #1Y542) is presented in its original vintage case—a case that served a very specific and legendary function on the Grateful Dead's stage: it was the step Bill Kreutzmann used to climb up to his elevated drum riser.

Together, the amp and its purpose-built road case represent the engineering ingenuity and sheer physical scale of the Dead's groundbreaking live sound system. Coveted by audiophiles for its sonic fidelity and by collectors for its historical significance, the MC 2300 remains one of the most respected power amplifiers ever produced. This example has passed through Grateful Dead hands and retains its original character.