come on, guys...some of you object to specs/measurements, saying what is important is the sound. Others of you object to individuals subjective opinion of sound when it doesnt agree with yours...it seems to me Mike has expressed HIS OPINION, and repeatedly says it is his opinion, can we not just leave it at that? I kinda like the guy, as he doesnt come off as some snooty dude who is rich....BUT his opinion is his opinion, no more than that...he does bring up some valid points about the visual impact of certain brands, and I do agree with some of that....
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
More unvarnished truth from YouTube.
"real audiophiles...know it doesn't sound that good"
https://youtu.be/sMUQqAagKm0?t=181
Real audiophiles -- be aware. You've been read the Riot Act.
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