McIntosh makes much better stuff these days than 10 years ago when i first heard them (i'm a young audiophile). I own a MA6600 and it has a really nice sound on the right speaker. It is not slow and dark like the old reputation was. They also are built much better than early in the century--when they went cheap and paid for it.
And on the higher end---the 501 has won just about every award out there. and still is a reference amp for several reviewers.
And on the higher end---the 501 has won just about every award out there. and still is a reference amp for several reviewers.