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

Oldhwy...your rude comments are uncalled for, yet again...

Jerryg123 ,

I agree. 
 
 McIntosh reminds me of W. C. Fields…”they’re nice to look at, but I wouldn’t want to haaaaavvve one…”
 

Like anything blanket statements like "good for looks, not for SQ" gloss over tens of thousands of counter examples. 

My case: I run an old McIntosh power amp (MC-2300) and I love it. It's perfect for my needs (driving old, power hungry speakers) and I think it sounds wonderful.

About eight years ago I picked up one of those C-22 commemorative preamps (came out in 1995 I think) and didn't really like it and sold it.

So I end up thinking they're a good brand but caveat emptor. You have to do your due diligence and listen.

@oldhvymec 

  Don't hold back, tell us what you really think.

"Mac is sort of like the Rolex of audio..."

russ69, 

How many times has that stupid, meaningless sentence been uttered here? And you have to do it once more...it's embarrassing.