Why the hate for mcintosh amps?

Ever since owning a MC275, I have never listened to so much music.  Thats what it's all about to me.  

Ever since owning a MC275, I have never listened to so much music.  Thats what it's all about to me.


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This is exactly my same reaction when hearing a  Full Range , duos W8+W4 (DIYer says use the term Full Range, not Wide Bander) 
So you have a  magical amplifier now add a magical speaker.
Double magic. 

@tzh21y 

I completely agree with you. My MC275 is an amazing amplifier. I have no plans to ever replace it. 

@emergingsoul does it really matter if folks hate McIntosh?  The passion seems to get folks talking about a brand and that brand seems to be doing really well.

I've had a great experience with McIntosh and am upgrading some of my system and decided to replace my McIntosh preamp and amp with Moon by Simaudio.  The irony of the upgrade is that I believe the time I spent with McIntosh rekindled my music appreciation and enjoyment.

And when it was time to upgrade, I specifically listened to some other brands including Audio Research, Moon and McIntosh.  And when moving up in power I found the Audio Research superb but beyond my budget and Moon preferable to McIntosh as a better price.

My audio rack will be much more minimalist and subdued...  But I sold my McIntosh gear for over 80% of the price I paid for it.  And I am confident the gear will generate more smiles.

• 80% recovery of mac price?  U must have bought it used.

Arc tube life horrifying