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Upscale RCA Jacks - McIntosh

Does anyone know why McIntosh often uses the bottom-of-the-line RCA jacks on some very nice pieces of equipment? Generally, I avoid buying anything that does not have the nicer jacks on it. Have I ever actually heard the difference between plain old jacks and expensive upscale jacks? Not that I am aware of.

One would think that McIntosh would use the better jacks, if only for psychological impact. Is there a school of thought that believes that the simple jacks might actual be the equal of the upscale ones - or perhaps even better?
poetcatullus
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islandmandan
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Same reason they put a $100 transport mechanism in $5000+ players-it's a corporate thing.

My MVP 871 has a transport out of a Denon 2930 DVD player. I think more should be expected from McIntosh, but the bean counters hold sway on those type of decisions. A shame.
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tgrisham
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Elizabeth- folderol?? I love it. Thanks for bringing some class to the forum.
xiekitchen
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Rega does the same thing.. the el cheapo jacks even on the Saturn.. I think they figure "it doesn't sonically make a difference" ??
poetcatullus OP
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Even if it does not sonically make a difference; sometimes the more expensive jacks actually provide a more secure connection when the cables are heavy and/or stiff.
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