Why the hate for mcintosh amps?

Why dont people,like mcintosh? Who motivates this?

so what are the alternatives??

emergingsoul10-01-2021 3:51pm

james633 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,040 posts 10-08-2021 at 07:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I wonder how many people have really done direct A/B testing. Link to one below of McIntosh and D’Agostino, interesting outcome. https://youtu.be/td54mT0bGo4
femoore12 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 683 posts 10-08-2021 at 08:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @james633 Thank you for linking that review video. Very interesting comments on the difference between those amps. I like the Audio Excellence guys and their product reviews. Cheers.
fsmrz18 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 10-08-2021 at 09:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's not hate or even just not liking their performance. They just don't sound good by today's standards.
bigtex22 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 86 posts 10-08-2021 at 10:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just purchased a new stereo setup today after a lengthy demo: McIntosh MA8900 integrated amp, Sonus Faber Olympica Nova Vs, and a Roon Nucleus + streamer. Very stoked on getting this order in and setup in our living room!
mrklas Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 441 posts 10-08-2021 at 10:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @bigtex22 Awesome - enjoy!. Those speakers are wonderful and I grin every time I turn on my Mc stuff!