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?
gelfdaddy

Well, My MX-130 has been waiting for service in Binghamton since October 1st 2021. It is what it is.

Another thought, where is McIntosh going to get their tubes from? I believe they propped up a russian military company to manufacture them after RCA stopped making tubes. 

@soltmen,

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

@stereo5  Well, I have tubes purchased directly from McIntosh that are stamped made in russia. I will post a photo when I have time. 

Don't ever try and associate any post from me to that pin head tucker... why has an audio forum become political? After I post my photo I will delete my account here. 

I really prefer that audio discussions not be served with a side order of political arguments.