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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.
tireguy
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radicalsteve
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I recently auditioned and bought a pair of MC501's driving Martin Logan CLX's via an MBL 6010D. I was and am blown away by the Mcintosh sound. I am listening to the music, live or studio, and no longer listening to the audio equipment. For so long I viewed this brand as anachronistic and appealing to those that did not know Hi-Fi. I am wrong. The Mcintosh product is state of the art, soundwise, design wise and looks-wise. A real manual is provided (not a garage company) and the packaging is as it should be for expensive gear. This is a company that knows its business and is very customer driven.

Time for a few audiophiles to stop "listening with their eyes" and audio review mentality and listen to the music with their ears!

Steve
pubul57
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If I were listening with my eyes, I think Mac would do pretty well:)
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stringreen
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I heard that most new Mc equipment is bought by dentists...that tells you something.
pubul57
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They have good hearing?
cajunpepe
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Oh no...not the "Mac is for doctors, lawyers, and trust fund/Wall St. executives" thread again.

Pepe
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