Depends on who brainwashed that "true audiophile". Some do some don't. Hi-end dealer is clear example of true audiophile, because brainwash is his direct responsibility to sell product he wants to sell. Everyone knows McIntosh being a sign of wealth and everyone wants it. Once they go to hi-end store, the dealer who don't have McIntosh will do McBrainWash. One brainwashed dood passing same bs onto the next just like chain reaction.
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
It seems like all the high-end dealers I have bought from or talked to think that Mcintosh is living on it's past reputation. The 2 stores that carry it locally are more mid-fi stores than high-end. I have a friend that swears by it but he hasn't listened to his Mcintosh in over 2 years. What do you think?