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Frustrated McIntosh Owner

I’ve been a satisfied McIntosh separates owner for quite awhile. Two months ago, I got the bug to upgrade, so I decided to trade-in my MC462 stereo amp for MC611 monoblock amps. I reached out to my local authorized dealer that I’ve done business with for years, we worked out a deal and placed my order. He told me he expected he would have the monoblocks from McIntosh in about a month.  I called my dealer yesterday asking for an update and he’s now telling me that McIntosh won’t tell him when my order is shipping, let alone if they have been manufactured yet.  He even went so far as to inquire with his McIntosh regional rep.  I trust my dealer and know that Covid has stressed a lot of manufacturers, but the lack of communication from McIntosh to their dealers has got me concerned. Basically what I’m getting is, they will ship when they ship- it could be in 8 days or 8 more weeks, possibly longer.  Have any of you experienced any issues like this with McIntosh lately?  Is this a sign of any bigger issues with them?
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@genez

you are describing the political party you are associated with. FYI, watching OAN and FOX is the reason your party is full of clueless, stupid and hateful people. Change the channel, there are news outlets including BBC which are more truthful. Did your know Rupert Murdoch’s son REFUSED the head job at FOX because he won’t head a company that gaslights the public every 
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I would give anything to be able to do that but mom and dad are dead so no chance.  
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McIntosh was closed for a couple months at the beginning of the COVID virus.  Their factory is running at less than half capacity due to the mandatory social distancing in NY.  I would call McIntosh directly and ask for a ballpark time frame.  They do not manufacture the big amps on a daily basis, I believe they wait until they have a bunch to make.  I have always gotten satisfactory results when calling them. 
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I ordered a chest freezer from my local appliance store in the beginning of February.  I received it mid-August due to factories shutting down from Covid-19.  Patience is a virtue.
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@genez 

Wrong, many states are showing COVID cases rising again, especially in the conservative states.  If you conservatives keep up not wearing masks, there will be less of you to vote, which suits me just fine. 
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@oldhvymec,

You are scaring me with the report on your C2500. I have had one for 3 years and love it.  I hope mine doesn’t suffer the same fate as yours.  
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Glad you are better.  I love the C2500 for its sound, versatility, build quality and pride of ownership.  For myself, it is good enough that I am happy with all aspects of it.  I feel that way about all my McIntosh treasures.   
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@piramis,

you are correct but if you shut off the unused inputs you won’t have to scroll too far. 
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@soltmen,

McIntosh branded tubes are manufactured by JJ which are NOT made in Russia. Is that Tucker Carlsons take on this?

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