McIntosh Labs delivery issues

i have made a number of calls to many of the dealers mentioned, all comply with the in-person purchasing MAC requires and many do have stock. They also mention it will take some time to receive new orders, they said expect up to a year and tube units are even harder to get and may have issues with tubes coming from Russia.  I don't know how true all this is but it is for certain it will take longer than I would like, especially since my local dealer requires 80% of price upfront. 

 I will consider other brands before placing an order that may be easier to get and possibly a better choice. 

I want to thank everyone for your impute. I have a long way to go with just two speakers in their shipping containers. 

I agree "saki70" very confusing. You would think during these difficult times obtaining their product they would relax that requirement.

I may not of shared this but I am in San Antonio Texas, so Delaware is a little too far, although I appreciate the information "lewl28". 

As you may know purchasing McIntosh products are sold within the stores only, meaning they have to be available in your local area, most people will not drive to another state to due business. I have heard 1 to 3 months as well as much longer, we could get a better idea from someone who has ordered a MAC product this year and will share with us how long it took to receive their order. My local Mac dealer requires 80% upfront, probably because they have doubts when it comes to delivery. I understand orders are not handled immediately by Mac rather they wait until someone decides it is time to produce a batch. Crazy times...

Thank you everyone who responded so far. 

Okay everyone, lets pick 5 mono-block brands, all digital which fall into the same price point new as MC611. That should narrow down my choices of other brands currently still produced. Look forward to your opinions. It would be nice if we could match these amps with currant preamps. I will set back and listen.

I thank everyone in advance.  

Your not the only one "goofyfoot". When I owned the ML product two decades plus ago, I ran the system with a two channel digital amp manufactured by Mark Leviston, it worked very well, a huge amp, with a line-stage Audio Research preamp. 

Thank you everyone, very helpful. 

Hello "miketuason," your right.  I don't like the idea idea of driving four to 5 hours one way and another 4 to 5 hours back or obligating a friend to act in my place closer to the MAC retailer.  I just wish I could pay for it over the phone and have it shipped. THX

It looks like I am going to order the 611's and  tube preamp C2700 and AudioQuest Niagara 5000, power conditioner from my local authorized MAC dealer. what is left:  streamer, cd. player, AM/FM receiver and cables ect...  Everyone has been a great help. I will keep you informed on my progress. 

"lewi28" your new system must sound outstanding. "Goofyfoot" I will let you know how it turns out. I appreciate everyones help.

I just checked with McIntosh, the MC611 expected delivery on new orders is 3 to 4 months and the C2700 tube preamp is 5 to 7 mos. 

l just heard from my dealer and McIntosh that all their equipment is now 3 months out. They said they are getting better and opening a new plant or warehouse. 

I just placed my order with McIntosh for a pair on MC611 monoblocks and the C12000 (C12000C & C12000ST) preamp. I will keep you informed. 

I ordered the MEN220 In January and got the MEN220 a month later, apparently they are on schedule now. Thx