Disappointing On Mcintosh......help

I had McIntosh in what I call the "Dark Days" , better known as when Clarion owned them.  I had a C15 and 7100 that I bought used.  They were in exceptional condition and sounded pretty good.   I sold them for 50% more than I paid for them , after enjoying them for 5 years.  What can you buy that does that?  A Ferrari is the only thing I know of that appreciates like that.......

In their darkest hour McIntosh 's entry level stuff was better than most companies top tier and I believe that is still true today.   They have improved over the years since Clarion sold them. A lot

I was trying to see a C22 in person.  Their distributorship is terrible,  not a lot of dealers near me. BEST BUY ??????   Are they kidding?   That really cheapens the brand in my opinion..   The ones that were within  driving distance had none on display.  

I ended up buying a Zesto Leto,  an amazing preamp .....incredible sounding 

@oddiofyl 

I believe that some of the Magnolia stores inside Best Buy sell McIntosh, but just the less expensive ones.  The regular Best Buy doesn't sell McIntosh to my knowledge.

I understand,  Best Buy / Magnolia is one in the same to me .   

Depending on preferences, room acoustics, cables  and choice of

speakers, McIntosh is well made and easy to like/listen too.  Eventually you may hear the slightest of veils over the sound but it will not be offensive.  If the overall mix of equipment is leaner, then it may go unnoticed.  In total?  Great stuff.  I’ve owned many brands and technologies…for me, Class A Krell sounds best to me.  Many wonderful choices are available today…listen and enjoy 😊 

This thread is the poster child child for applying one’s own filter when digesting audio forum comments, especially empassioned ones. Some posts will ridicule other’s strong preferences and then follow up with absolutist statements of their own...