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Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?

With the exception of some of there tube gear, not many really use this stuff(or admit to it anyway), I am mainly referring to there amps. They look pleasant, they look good on paper and have the price of high end gear, but I seldom hear anyone claiming to like or one day dreaming of owning McIntosh. I have never really listened to there stuff, no good word of mouth sort of scares me away from it, the only people who like it are those who sell it, an uncanny coincidence? I don’t know. Sorry it this has been covered many times in the past, I ran a search and could not find anything.
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robert_1
50 posts
 
Throughout the years, I've listened to McIntosh and other brands (like Krell) of pre-amplifiers and amplifiers at high end audio dealers that have a separate "listening room" for prospective clients to audition. This is the only way I could ever experience high end gear because, no way I could ever afford that type of gear. But, if for some reason, I suddenly would find myself with the money to acquire high end gear for my stereo system, the first thing I would get is a set of McIntosh pre-amp/amp paired with Bower & Wilkins speakers. My dream combination of all the combinations I've ever heard.
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fundsgon
150 posts
 
OP you asked the question: why do no audio enthusiasts use Mcintosh?

Your question is really an assertion without any basis in fact. 

I’ll readily admit that I own Mcintosh gear.
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
I've used Mac gear from birth, seems like. I can't remember when Mac wasn't in the house.  My folks had a console with a MR7X, C20, MC240 and a Thoren 124. That was the early 60s.

My first system, was a pair of MC20s pulled from a console, a pair of C4s and Jensen Imperial Horns. Worked all year and summers to pay for it all, 51 chevy PU could just fit the whole thing in.  HUGE hand made speakers from plans at a local cabinet maker.. Wonderful sound.. 50+ years with Mac, just love um'.

The more you have the more you want... 20 pieces later...LOL
I admit though some Mac gear, just had to go... Usually SS Amps stuff.
1.2ks and 600s both had to go.. Something about planars and Macs.
Just don't work for me..Great resale...

I can listen to my C20, MC225 (or MC240) and a pair of Infinity RS4B (talk about old) all day long. Serious SQ from that combo.. BTW that MC225, was used 2 months and stored until I got it, 45 years later, from an estate sale. It's  just now broke in after two years, of 10 hrs a week or so.. Perfect as it can be original tubes..RCA Mcintosh...9.5 + Just no box..

I'm a VTL fan too, killer gear, BIG horsepower, I know, I'm nursing a pair right now.. Never a problem UNTIL. LOL Cable drop (25 years no problems at all)..Not the old Art Deco design of Mcintosh though..

I like the way the old Marantz 7T, 7C, 33, 3300 and the Pioneer Spec
Gear looks too. Beautiful craftsmanship.

Regards
vegasears
1,173 posts
 
Two years ago I purchased a Mcintosh C2500 and love it. I've been kicking myself for not looking at Mcintosh years ago.   I use the C2500 with my long time VTL amps.
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