Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear

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.

To the op, no, they own Electrohome gear. Anything less is scandalous!

Tubegroover is on the money. Unremarkable and spectacular at the same time is what defines a truly great amp. Truly transparent, objectively. Flavor of the month membership denied.