McIntosh are excellent amplifiers. They are loved by a lot of people. They have a rich midrange and lots of bass. They are excellent for Rock music when paired with the right speakers. Personally, I do not like them. I love the look and have gone into audio shops with the express purpose of buying one and within 30 seconds abandoned the idea. A real lack of detail and balance to me. My audio guy sells them. A few years ago he said they changed and added detail… that I should listen again… it took me less than thirty seconds to realize again… sounded like a Mac to me. I left the room immediately.
It is a matter of taste. The brand is hugely popular. They are well built and most guys love the look… to virtually every woman’s disappointment… “not in my house”.
