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Any good opinions of Mcintosh MX134/206, MHT100?

I'm hoping to replace my Kenwood receiver soon and would like some input. I'm also fairly green in this arena and dont want to repeat early mistakes(kenwood reciever!). I have a 5.1 Paradigm speaker group and have been very happy with it,although it could use more midrange and bass. I have listened to both the preamp and receiver from Mcintosh and fell in love with the sound, looks, and "perceived" build quality. My impression was that they are mostly free from the horrible processing modes(jazz club, stadium,etc.) that take up space in my current system and replaced it with some solid engineering experience. I would like some feedback on these peices and possibly others that are comparable. I have also been looking at Rotel and Sunfire, both more in my price range, but hopes of longevity keep me leaning towards Macintosh. Am I just a victim of clever advertising and smooth talking salesmen or what?
mthieme
fyneplace
40 posts
 
I have yet to be disappointed with ANY Mac. I have not heard the MHT receiver, but since I bought my first Mac in 1970, I haven't looked back and remain a loyal fan. Build quality IS superb. Since 1970, I have yet to call upon a warranty. However, somewhere, sometime, a lemon can slip through. (It can happen to anyone.) I don't believe Mac warranties are transferable. Good stuff. Your call.

Jeff
ljgj
955 posts
 
Mac warranties are not transferable but sometimes the units purchased slightly used still have the warranty card which hasn't been sent in.
aball
2,018 posts
 
In my experience there can be quite a few used Mcs with the warranty card unfilled. The problem is that you need a dealer name on it. I have come across some dealers on ebay that will sell you demos for a good price and, as long as you agree to not tell McIntosh you bought it online..., they will ship it to you with their name on the card so you get the warranty. I came across this for the second time just last week.
And to beat it all, a friend of mine bought a used MC300 that had a meter quit on him. He called Mc and they replaced it for free! He had to pay shipping to and from but it is hard to beat that kind of customer appreciation, for a used unit! Not to say they will always do this, of course. Anyway, it is very good stuff.
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