McIntosh to Luxman?

Since you didn’t read the post from the beginning last time, let me spell it out for you so that you can comprehend.  Best Buy Magnolia stores across the country uses a Plano for all of their displays.
 

Man you are thick headed.  Let me spell it out for you — I actually worked at Magnolia and they all ARE NOT exactly the same no matter what your manager friend says.

Apparently you’re have an issue with McIntosh and the company model.  Last I checked they set the market for the audio world.

Love to know where you read that because it’s utter rubbish.

I’ve volunteered many times in college at radio stations,  so trust me!  I know what great music should sound like.

You gotta be kidding me.  HA!!!!

I don’t understand the McIntosh bashing. I use 611’s with an Esoteric N01XD streamer, Clearaudio turntable, and B&W 802D3’s (another brand that gets bashed on this site). The sound is balanced, but not veiled in any way. I think the sound is clean, glorious, and dynamic. YMMV.

I had Mac for years but alway lusted for Luxman. When I lost my Mac gear in a flood I tried several different brands: Cary, NAD, Yamaha, Vincent, Cronus Magnum, before finally settling on Luxman. I’ve now had 4 different Luxman amps and currently have both the 550axII and the LX380. I would never go back to Mac. Just my preference. Enjoy the music.

@vitussl101  Detail, imagine & impact. I think the Luxman nails it on all three fronts. One word comes to mind: Command…total control of my 1.7s.  Snare hits have more impact and “bite” with the Luxman. The top end is more present and very smooth. I haven’t  really listened critically, as work has kept me pretty busy the last few days.  More to come…

One odd thing…with the Luxman volume dial at zero, I still can hear the Bluesound Node playing. That’s using both RCA and balanced connections.  I’m sure there’s an easy explanation. 
 

~ Jerry

@ Soix

Haha, haha!  Wait, you work for an audio magazine and Best Buy Magnolia!  You are truly a joke!  What other stories are you going to cook up this time!  Wait, I got it.  I have to tell my friend who truly works as a manager for the Magnolia that she won the bet.  She said that the next thing you would do is say you worked at Magnolia just to control the narrative of this simple debate.  I said, “Nahhhhh”.  Wow,I was wrong, lol!  You truly are simple!  I showed her team the posts and they outright laughed at your comment especially about company Plano setups.  She had a question for you.   Don’t take too long to answer since you should know.  Where was the last major Best Buy Magnolia meeting held and what was it about??  Did you go?, lol.   Let us all see your ridiculous response!  

On a positive note,  let us all including the brand haters enjoy our musical content on our beloved system.  May we find peace within the music we love and take a brake from nonsense.  

As for Soix.  Go ahead and have the last word.  You need the boost of confidence.  Too bad Toys R Us is out of business!  I would get you something, lol.