Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?

I've used Mac gear from birth, seems like. I can't remember when Mac wasn't in the house.  My folks had a console with a MR7X, C20, MC240 and a Thoren 124. That was the early 60s.

My first system, was a pair of MC20s pulled from a console, a pair of C4s and Jensen Imperial Horns. Worked all year and summers to pay for it all, 51 chevy PU could just fit the whole thing in.  HUGE hand made speakers from plans at a local cabinet maker.. Wonderful sound.. 50+ years with Mac, just love um'.

The more you have the more you want... 20 pieces later...LOL
I admit though some Mac gear, just had to go... Usually SS Amps stuff.
1.2ks and 600s both had to go.. Something about planars and Macs.
Just don't work for me..Great resale...

I can listen to my C20, MC225 (or MC240) and a pair of Infinity RS4B (talk about old) all day long. Serious SQ from that combo.. BTW that MC225, was used 2 months and stored until I got it, 45 years later, from an estate sale. It's  just now broke in after two years, of 10 hrs a week or so.. Perfect as it can be original tubes..RCA Mcintosh...9.5 + Just no box..

I'm a VTL fan too, killer gear, BIG horsepower, I know, I'm nursing a pair right now.. Never a problem UNTIL. LOL Cable drop (25 years no problems at all)..Not the old Art Deco design of Mcintosh though..

I like the way the old Marantz 7T, 7C, 33, 3300 and the Pioneer Spec
Gear looks too. Beautiful craftsmanship.

Regards

Two years ago I purchased a Mcintosh C2500 and love it. I've been kicking myself for not looking at Mcintosh years ago.   I use the C2500 with my long time VTL amps.

McIntosh is amazing audio gear.
especially the,preamps,and,amps.
  The only mcintosh I own is the free cell app which has a blue meter displayed.

 Maybe someday, maybe.
its great stuff, people who badmouth mac I think arejust jealous.
  It’s truly top end made audio.

someday I’ll get a pair of monos, some day. 
Problem,is if you don’t buy from a known dealer, then warranty is moot n good luck w service.
what I’ve heard and read.  Shame one can’t buy used and transfer the warranty.

unless things have changed??
but I doubt it.

cheers to all Mac owners!!

Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?

audiophiles != enthusiasts, perhaps?

I own preamps from Conrad Johnson, Modwright, McIntosh, Dynaco, and have owned Audio Research, etc. 

Many years ago I owned mint McIntosh gear in their walnut cabinets, a C22, MR67 and MC240, purchased from the original owner. The tubes were all checked and I compared them to my Dynaco PAS3x and Mark 3 power amps (tube). The Mc gear did have less air and acoustic space than the Dynaco gear and I eventually sold it. The McIntosh value has escalated dramatically and the Dynaco gear is still at about the same value that I bought it for. In hindsight, I of course wish I had kept the McIntosh gear. As I repair and maintain my gear as a hobby, I can assure you both stereos were in top working condition. 

My more recent McIntosh gear is actually pretty good and feature rich. It can take a lot of inputs, control tone, and works well. My Modwright preamp has more detail and air but poor recordings really sound poor on it and the McIntosh, for what ever reason, is far more forgiving of average recordings. If you sit and listen to the music, the Mc gear is great and you are simply not aware of the gear. This is very true with classical or jazz recording.  If you enjoy sitting and criticizing the music go with Modwright as you will hear every thing that is good or bad in the recording. Be aware that this can drive you nuts. In closing my favorite preamps are the Conrad Johnson preamps. Decades ago they removed all electrolytic from the power supply and signal path and they produce incredible detail, a broad and deep sound stage with no drama or harshness.