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

Remember the old saw about working with a dealer who bashes another company's products.  As I read this I think of the usual "cranky old men talking about their stereos" crowd that could be doing other things like going to live shows, spending time with the family, learning a new skill like a musical instrument or getting some sun instead of carving up each other and the equipment.  Passion doesn't have to be bashin'.