Some people that have invested heavily in e certain make of equipment display a fierce brand loyalty that transcends logic in order to justify their outlay. Happens all the time: - human nature.
Brand X is always THE BEST.
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.
Discuss.