Why Porsche is the most overrated and overpriced brand in the world. “Look at me!! I bought a $200k 911 that cost $20k to manufacture. Is there anything more representative of a status symbol other than Rolex?
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I have 2 SF Mc systems. I am crushed
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Maybe “pre Bose” SF and Mc gear will appreciate over time. Might be my only silver lining
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Mc did recently sell out to the car stereo market with Jeep. Just the beginning.
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Sonus Faber ear buds powered by McIntosh…granted SF did make the Pryma headphones.
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Peace 200. I owned a 1973 Alfa Romeo spider once. I wasn’t trying to do anything other than vent about this loss.
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The Porsche 911 is the most profitable car on the market and the cayenne is a VW Touareg with a different logo. Anyway. What’s done is done.
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Thanks I think.. I’m not a car guy but I appreciate a well made car over a status symbol. I guess I’m sad that Mc and SF are officially that. Glad my 2019 4 runner will last before Musk buys them
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I actually appreciate the feedback. I was sorry when I saw the news today but I own a Bose wireless speaker and headphones. I will enjoy what I have but am still disappointed. Another example of homogenization in society. For all of you super niche be ready
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I appreciate that. Would the wall of sound be better or worse with this news? Im nostalgic but if the optimism here is true then great. Bose integrated tube preamps at 160 wpc would be perfect.
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My Mc252 doesn’t have those things…. Does your Porsche go 200 mph like your handle?
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No. Just to diminish quality, maximize profit and charge premium prices. I’m going to enjoy my tiny systems including my technics 1200mk2.
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Or did a mc252 with SF bookshelves used to be a quality set up not a status symbol.
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What are the chances that any of the suits involved actually listen to anything other than their own voices? Would love to hear from an engineer about the changes down the road.
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Mc doesn’t have an A guys. And it’s SF I’m personally more bummed about
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Will the cartridge be MM or MC. I am so giddy
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I’m just going to get a portable generator for the 252 and bookshelves and toss them in the back seat. Why not?
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Wait… do details matter now? My Mc has that as a phono input option. Over under on that in 2025?
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I worked for a long time to get my mc6700, 252 and 2 pair of SF. Part of the fun was going to a real retailer and hearing the difference. Now it will be buy at Costco. It won’t change how I like what I have but changes my attitude. Call me a brand snob. I get it. And 6700 has magic blue meter but when I listen to Chet Baker they hardly move. It’s eye candy for sure
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How many others out there are contemplating listing every item they own on the for sale site?
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I will just put a sticker on my pyrma head phones. I got them on line because they were SF but never liked them and gave them to my son. Should have seen the writing on the wall then….2016
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Ha ugh.. ma252? That’s right up there in the statusphere… been pretty clear on my low end stuff. How’s your Rolex submariner keeping time?
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True. Who doesnt wish they kept the Porsche speedster. My stuff is about as low end as you can go and still call it authentic. I’m just disappointed that my rack dreams might change.. I guess since research is part of all this I should take it as an open door. But definitely feel like the summit isn’t in sight anymore
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Will the Stradivari be $29.99?
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Personally I would buy the yachtmaster myself but settled for an omega..
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20 years ago I walked into a tiny place outside of Denver. Had my sights on an B&W 3 piece for my TV. While I was there I walked around and it changed my whole idea of what is possible.
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