compare new McIntosh universal player with DV-50

Does the lack of responses to this thread mean that this player is too new for 'goners' to own one, or, are 'goners' staying away from it?

I'd like to know if anyone has heard the new MAC universal player at all?

Irishdog, I thought you were awaiting an 861? My local dealer that carries MAC does not expect to get one in any time soon. DOes anyone own one of these yet?

I am really sorry to hear about your expereince Dokter Doug, but am glad to hear that the sound was good when it did work. I have the 205 changer (which I bought new) and have had no problems with it. My dealer who sells MAC said they have gotten many 205's back with problems. If you get your 861 back and decide to stick with it, or if you keep having problems, do let us know. It is disheartnening to hear of such problems with MAC gear and I hope it is not a symptom of larger problems at MCINTOSH LABS.

Dokter_doug: What ended up being the problem? Did you get to spend enough time with the 861 to develop a sense of its sonic characteristics? thanks