According to my local brick and mortar audio store, this has been in the works for a while. They dropped both NAIM and McIntosh at around the same time. And though I like the looks of that blue and green meter, I could never see myself paying what McIntosh products cost with exception to maybe the MR78 fm tuner. But if Bose is smart, they will hire the right people to make their products better. To me, the most obvious way for McIntosh to go forward, is by embracing the digital renaissance and by developing niche products while keeping prices down. If Bose keeps upping their price tag on McIntosh equipment, they’ll struggle because as was said before, younger folk aren’t likely to spend $$$$ for a stereo. As for Sonus Faber, I’ve never heard their speakers so couldn’t say whether this is good or bad for them. Anyway, I’m thinking that this could be a sign for audio manufacturers in general.
