I'd have echo Rocketman and say yes, Mc gear is that great. I was one of those sophisticated "audiophiles" who never bother to listen to it always viewed Mc gear as the proverbial "my Dad's Oldsmobile".
I've been a hobbyist for over 35 years and have had some excellent electronics, based on "audiophile" standards: Krell, Naim, AudioNote, Wyetech, Art Audio, Korneff, Emotive Audio, Audiomat, Aronov. But after listening to a MC252 and MCD 205 CD player a couple years ago, I bought them. I later picked up a C42 and have been extremely happy since. Mind you I've been pleased with my system for 2 years. That's NOT ever happened. I wisdh I had listened to Mc gear 10 years ago (and about $50K ago too)
I've been a hobbyist for over 35 years and have had some excellent electronics, based on "audiophile" standards: Krell, Naim, AudioNote, Wyetech, Art Audio, Korneff, Emotive Audio, Audiomat, Aronov. But after listening to a MC252 and MCD 205 CD player a couple years ago, I bought them. I later picked up a C42 and have been extremely happy since. Mind you I've been pleased with my system for 2 years. That's NOT ever happened. I wisdh I had listened to Mc gear 10 years ago (and about $50K ago too)