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Buy MacIntosh gear w/o auditioning?

I've seen a 2 year old Mac integrated that looks interesting. Like all Mac gear it has the classic aesthetics, is powerful and flexible. It seems not to make sense to pay over 3k for any piece w/o being able to audition it but of course, that's the Audiogon way. My general rule is to avoid buying any gear especially gear that cost this much if you don't audition it first. Sure, you can turn around and sell it yourself on Audigon if you don't care for how it sounds in your system. Is the Mac gear a "can't miss" proposition?
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superhonestben
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there is a saying...once you go Mac you never look back.
jsujo
348 posts
 
Creamy smooth,...thats for ice cream...I had ss and now have vintage MC40;s and they sound just right to me...maybe people who had Krell's may think they are creamy..lol
707kent
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Mac is great stuff. Their MC 1201 solid state amps are the ultimate weapon.
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theo
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As a current and long time Mc owner I can only say I keep coming back. Recently I listened to BAT ampos and decided that they sound better. But I cannot and have decided will not trade away from Mc. Not only is it great and dependable gear. I am a sucker for the Mc look. One other point is McIntosh Laboratories in Binghamton NY have been more than great in service and help through the years. They really care about their customer and possess a pride in maintaining all McIntosh equipment. They recently proved it again to me by replacing not repairing a PC lamp board I had ruined at the cost of a repair. BAT may sound better but I am home. One minor note: I see threads about McIntosh spelled Mac instead of the Mc spelling. This is not the computer company. Just a peeve of mine rooted in pride.
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