Why the hate for mcintosh amps?

Thank you runboy. Finally a well reasoned comparison from a listener who actually has experience with the brand as compared to others.

Runboy,
u must be a dealer with great access.

sooooo many amps to choose from.

so whats diff between a $10k, 20k, and 30k amp.?

Have seen a great 30k amp used for $12k, very tempting, but still 12k.

thx for great reply

Buy what you like.  I will be buying a new McIntosh integrated amp for the warm sound, great looks, and its resale value.  I’m sure there are tons of other great amps which do the same, but many of them don’t have the resale.  Kind of like buying a Rolex or Patek vs. an Omega, Breitling, or Tag.  

So many of my thoughts have already been posted, but as one not particularly interested in tube gear, let me add that IMHO using autoformers in modern ss amps is just stupid.

McIntosh was always known for being on the cutting edge. And if you have the money for their top end equipment I believe they still are. That new tube ,solid state amp combo is unbelievable .
But you’re also paying for the resale value because they are nice to look at. And have a cult following. You can buy a McIntosh piece of gear and five years from now you can sell it for the same price. Nothing to complain about there. Everything else drops about 50% in value.
I’ve owned two pieces of McIntosh gear and sold them within a day or two.