For many years I had one NAD setup after another, eventually their "Masters Series" components, really enjoyed their sound. Many years ago I worked at some high end dealers who sold McIntosh, but never "lusted" over the equipment.
About a year ago I decided to see if I could find some speakers I liked better than the monitors I was using and as I auditioned one pair after another I was struck by how easy it was to listen to speakers powered by the McIntosh C50 pre-amp and MC452 power amp. To me they just didn't seem to have their "own sound", and had not a trace of edginess (which was a good thing, having finally selected a pair of speakers with quite "capable" tweeters).
I know that, in some circles, McIntosh is a dirty word. The great thing about our hobby is how there are so many products to enjoy. I just happen to enjoy my solid state equipment from Binghamton.
About a year ago I decided to see if I could find some speakers I liked better than the monitors I was using and as I auditioned one pair after another I was struck by how easy it was to listen to speakers powered by the McIntosh C50 pre-amp and MC452 power amp. To me they just didn't seem to have their "own sound", and had not a trace of edginess (which was a good thing, having finally selected a pair of speakers with quite "capable" tweeters).
I know that, in some circles, McIntosh is a dirty word. The great thing about our hobby is how there are so many products to enjoy. I just happen to enjoy my solid state equipment from Binghamton.