Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?


I've been around audio my entire life. I'm 45 and I bought a decent Technics system when I was 12 with my paper route money. Genesis speakers built in New England which were actually pretty darned good. I would spin vinyl every single day to the point it drive my parents crazy. My buddies father had a McIntosh system that I was in love with and he was allowed to play it. It was haunting for me to hear his fathers system.

Fast forward 28 years later and I'm perplexed at the hatred I see posted online about McIntosh. Is it really that bad or is everyone upset that McIntosh is so successful? It doesn't make sense to me that the resale value is the best in the business yet audiophiles bash them. I personally have always loved their gear and sound. I don't own any, and probably never will. Still, I just don't get it. I've always admired McIntosh. Looks aside, I always enjoyed the music. Can someone tell me that they're junk or do you just not like the presentation?
donjr
It seems like the haters put to much effort in into hating products for no reason. Audio is totally subjective so it doesn't mater what the haters say or think. It only maters what the owner of the product thinks. It seems that most of haters don't own the products they hate so they are not qualified to pass judgement on anything.
Obviously there are many more out there who covet McIntosh than put it down.   Success speaks for itself.
I'm also on another forum and they continually put down JL Audio. Many consider their subs overpriced and poorly built. Buy what you like.
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.
I dont know why exactly but these words are  right on the spot....

Mc Intosh is certainly a good product, very flashy, and who will buy it in bunch?

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Schubert is a keen observer...And a great composer, too much talented for his own good tough....