I doubt that. Usually if a well loved company was going out of business or going downhill it would make fans want to buy up pieces that were available
McIntosh Group purchased by PE firm
Highlander Partners out of Dallas TX
Link: https://wnbf.com/binghamtons-legendary-audio-equipment-maker-mcintosh-labs-sold/
Second time in 10 years they have been bought. Will be interested to see what this means…