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

@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.

It’s hillarious all these audiophile keyboard warriors bashing "Macintosh". I didn’t know this thread was about Apple computers. If you’re going to cut something down, at least learn how to spell it.

@hilde45

if the discussion is about mcintosh’s recent/modern gear, i think a fair summary is it is very good looking and very good sounding gear - of course, different audiophiles may/will have preferences for or against mcintosh’s house sound -- which is somewhat warm and romantic with good bass foundation (this more prominent in its lower to middle ranges... transparency is quite good in their top tier stuff)

of course, you are paying for having both the good sound and sexy looks

there are brands that may sound subtly better, certainly many that offer more value... but for all premium, luxury gear, which mcintosh is today, it delivers to make their customers pretty darned happy