McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer

I do not hate Macintosh. It is your money; if you want to spend your money on Macintosh, go right ahead. Personally I would never buy anything from Macintosh because in my opinion there is far better sounding and better built equipment available for far less money.

However Macintosh does appeal to a certain demographic; my friends and I call it the Harley Davidson of hi fi.

Macintosh did have worth back in a day and certainly was well marketed, that was then. Open one up,,, there is a lot better out there. Can only live off your name for so long. 

@vuch I agree that Mike is very helpful. Yes. For some he can be an acquired taste. I don’t have any experience with McIntosh yet.  So I can’t comment on his comments about Mac. But I do disagree with what he said about Magico. They are some of the best speakers I have ever heard. I also have a pair of A3s. I do think they sound good. They are very truthful speakers. Because I am a gear hound (isn’t everyone here?) I have supplemented them with a pair of REL T/9i subs and a pair of Aperion AMT super tweeters. Not because the Magico tweeter is bad. Just that I was curious about what they would do. I liked them. So I kept them. I think the big advantage of having the subs and super tweeters is that you have more options as to how you want to adjust your soundstage with toeing in or front firing the sub, super tweeters and or the Magicos. But Mike also makes nice inexpensive things like his silver Maggies upgrade kit on the 1.7is that I used to own. Lastly, he does rep Jeff Rowland and I got a good deal on a pair of Model 125s. I am happy and in process of breaking them in. Like everyone, sometimes folks say things you don’t agree with. But that doesn’t nullify all the other positive things he has said or done. Just pick and choose what you want to listen to from Mike just like anyone else inside or outside of audio. 

Made me chuckle Rolex, Macintosh in the same breath. I have and do like Rolex watches, there IS something in common with Macintosh. They look good but you can get far better and in the case of the Rolex a $500 electronic watch keeps better time…..

Cheers

Holy crap, Mac is exactly like Rolex!!!

Both duly well-respected premium brands but no longer considered at the very top. 

I've never owned Mac, but would probably go for vintage Mac down the road. I still love everything about the McIntosh brand. They certainly don't make things like they used to but they sound good and are dripping with style.