Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear

Agree Mapman. What is this whole "audiophile" thing and how by accepting one thing over something(s) else that, to the guy asking the question, is somehow relevant to musical enjoyment rather than peer approval and agreement? Bose REALLY comes to mind as if there is something wrong with the company because they are successful and maybe don't offer the best value for the buck which I don't think they do but neither does Apple, so what? You make your choice and why is it necessary for others to question that? It's really pretty obtuse. Encourage, share and enjoy!

Men love to say that theirs is bigger. Frequently, this means saying things like, "everyone knows," "Science tells us," "The music is all that is important."

The reality is that tastes, hearing, enjoyment, visual appearance all matter. This is why no thread stress what is best sounding ever reaches a conclusion.

I also have a pearl cartridge, and I don't like Maron enough to listen to his podcast although I liked him on Air America. I do like that Mac glowing gigantic turntable though…very cool...

Here is one definition of audiophile: "One who enjoys sex acts involving the ear.

Roger Russell has written about the development of loudspeakers at McIntosh, which he was a major part of. His website also provides free access to the data base he compiled on the electronics that McIntosh has produced. I am surprised that there has been little reference to him and his site in this thread.
I am curious -What is the "meter" on the turntable? I thought it was an RPM meter, but apparently not-so what is it?
I think most of us would be very happy if we were given a new MC 275 amp to toy around with (not just sell), whether we are audiophiles or just pretending to be one.