Getting back to my question, can anyone describe the McIntosh 'house sound'? 3rd request.....
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
More unvarnished truth from YouTube.
"real audiophiles...know it doesn't sound that good"
https://youtu.be/sMUQqAagKm0?t=181
Real audiophiles -- be aware. You've been read the Riot Act.
Discuss.
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To my ears, the sound is very grounded, the opposite of "thin" or analytical, not the very last word in resolution, but still very good. I think that it has gravitas that other amps that I have owned didn't have, and what I like to call "architecture". By that I mean that the picture is big, tall and solid. Imaging is as good as the source and preamplifier allow. I will also say that compared to ARC as an example, and some other amps i have owned, it is not super fast sounding, although it's not at all sluggish, and it's a bit on the dark side not a lot, which I don't mind at all. All of that said, it is very good at getting out of the way and letting the music play. |
i posted earlier my sense of the mcintosh sound, didn’t you see it? i also posted in another earlier post here about excellent youtube videos by audio excellence in canada on the brand, a rich treasure trove of info on mcintosh gear and their sound so, not sure a 3rd request was needed -- you just need to patiently read what has been already posted... (just ignore some of the petty meaningless threads with laoman and others, they are admittedly snippy and unpleasant, sorry) |
@jjss49 My apologies.... |
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