I bought both a Mac amp (C 53) and pre-amp (MC 312) at Magnolia in the last couple of years because it was both easy and the store was conveniently located. I knew exacty what I wanted and just needed someone to write up the order, take my credit card and deliver the equipement. IMHO making it harder to buy Mac equipment is not going to enhance its brand. High end audio dealers are becoming harder to find. I think Bose is cutting off its nose to spite its face unless it finds a replacement.
Bose Chucks Mac
Just read that Bose is pulling McIntosh from all Magnolia Hi Fi locations. That is going to cut way back on locations that potential Mac customers will have available to them for auditions and the like. Ahh, the wonderful world of corporate buyouts.