Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?

To expound on the matter, I was once told by a jeweler that there are only two manufacturers of digital quartz movements. You can pay 800.00 if you choose, or you can pay 2.00. Either way you get the same movement. SOTA tech is just that, no less.

However, Rolex has it's place and it is in fact on top with the best. Just take a look at any movement. You don't have to be an expert to tell. They're beautiful.

I've owned an MX113 tuner/pre in good shape and was not impressed though.

Frank McIntosh and Gordon Gow both died around 1990 and '91
and were partner's since their first amp they designed together in 1949, the 50W-1. Since their death the company has been bought and sold several time's. Their peak glory day's were during the 1950's and 60's. One example why their quality is not up to the very best is their standard copper glass circuit board's in all their component's. You won't find exotic, very expensive, fluorocarbon resin or teflon or polysulfon circuit board's which have much greater and lower noise level's, as well as the very best caps, transistor's, and resistor's on the market typically found in products such as FM Acoustics, Accuphase, Luxman,
and the absolutely spectacular components from Tidal Audio and what is critically considered the world's finest solid state preamp from Robert Koda, the K-10. A masterpiece. McIntosh make's a good product but it is not the ultimate high end since they have alway's provided a product that appeal's to upper middle class income's.

Because most MAC is sold to rich docs and dentists who use it to play Frank Sinatra which makes us poorer audiopiles both jealous and disgusted. A perfect storm of righteous indignation.

Schubert, your statement was hilarious....
I had never own MC, I don't think I will ever will, I don't like show off gear, I rather like companies that spend their money into parts not on statement look, ironically most of non audiophiles I know when someone refer you as an audio guy everyone said oh you must have Mcintosh oh you have to go to their factory with all the bikers on summer tour.
Not for me, I will pass on that one.....but I will respect MC owners is all subjective I guess.

Schubert, your answer is priceless and I'd imagine quite accurate. I never questioned why my local Mac dealer is a half mike from the hospital.