Do people buy MAC gear for the blue meters

I love my mc275. No meters. I suppose there is better, but I would probably have to pay 3 times as much to get all that this amp gets right. It works very well with my Pass X1.

There's nothing worse than being out of town and having your watch battery go dead, while your waiting for your flight. With a Rolex or other Swiss watch with a mechanical/automatic movement, there is no worry. Yes, it may be a second or two off, but they keep running. TV stations don't even start on the second like they used to. Before we could by atomic clocks cheap, I set my watch to a short wave radio. Not for 30-40 years. Maybe Mac people like that part. Their amps seem to keep on going too.

I think McIntosh earnestly considers the addition of the meters on it's product. For those buying any upscale product many factors come into play. For audio gear, the sound, the touch and built quality are some of the those.
Love the meters on my Mac, and love the meters on my Carver. Of course I also like too see turntables a spinning and Reel to Reel a rotating. It is is all part of the fun and magic of a stereo system. It adds to the pride and enjoyment of the ownership experience. Happy listening and looking.

The answer to the OP's question is "yes".

People also buy ARC electronics because they recall lab equipment, Sonus Faber for the striking Italian styling, Oracle turntables for the futuristic appearance, and Cary tube amps for the retro-cool tube display.

Marty

PS I own all of the above - for the reasons stated and because they can be combined into great sounding systems.

This is one product I think the meter just doesn't seem to fit. It's their turntable. [http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/mcintosh-mt10-turntable.asp]