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I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately

These comments come from here and a couple of other sites.

1.The only people that buy Mcintosh gear are one's that just don't listen.
2. Mcintosh is what rich people buy just like Mercedes Benz.
3. Mcintosh relies on generational buyers as a business plan.
4. Mcintosh is known for rebranding products and putting there name on it.
5. Mcintosh has great looks but uses cheap off the bin parts.

I can't think of another high-end company that have so many stereotypes about the brand. On the other hand I can't think of another audio company that has been in business as long.


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knghifi
1,668 posts
 
I had a pair of Mirage M3si and sounded best with my Krell FPB600.   I would never consider using tube amps with Mirages.

Once I considered MC2301 but never a big fan of McIntosh.  Sound is a bit too soft for my taste.   With that said, the best I heard Thiel CS7.2 was with a full stack of McIntosh at Stereo Shop on Mass Ave in Arlington, MA.   Stereo Shop was close to my office and LONG gone now.
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dalecrommie
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Quit yakking, and go listen to your system.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
If your over 70 Mc is happening DUDE!!!!
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
I had a pair of Mirage M3si and sounded best with my Krell FPB600. I would never consider using tube amps with Mirages.
I wrote about my experience auditioning Mirage M5si’s with McIntosh 300w monoblocks. I assumed everyone understood that these are solid state. I’d also never dream of driving the Mirage M_si series with a tube amp either, what with their large enclosures with dual 4" ports, But those SS monoblocks? They sounded really nice with the M5si’s.
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