McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer

I can only speak from my own experience.  I have enjoyed a Mc2125 amp, C28 pre amp, (MR77 tuner which I'm not currently using), for more than 40 years.  I personally love the sound which I find to be warm but accurate for my tastes.  I have never had a problem with the equipment, and in taking it in for a recent cleaning, decided to audition, and then buy a new pair of the recently discontinued Wilson Sabrina (now SabrinaX) speakers.  They will arrive this next Tuesday.  I almost felt like I owed my Mac pieces the upgrade for the years of service.  Bought them when I was in my late 20's, and now "renewing my vows" to them in my early 70's.  I'm hoping for the same with the Sabrina's.  A lifetime of joy for me from this Mac stuff that still feels relevant and new.  Can't say that about many things!