I still am a Mac fan, sort of. Then again, maybe not. It does not seem to be the same company it once was. I tried repeatedly (REPEATEDLY)to get help with repair of some very high end classic Mac gear that I have owned since new. All to no avail. I had to even struggle to get any response at all. No one cared at Mac. I know all these companies want to sell new gear but Mac positions themselves as providing support on into infinity, basically. And yes, I did contact others who specialize in Mac repairs and replacement parts. I finally gave up and sold most of the gear as is on EBay. I may expect this from some companies that have clearly changed their marketing and management styles. But McIntosh still boasts of how they stand behind their gear. I have not found that they do, so it would be truthful (I believe) if they would stop communicating that they do. I do not believe they are any longer the "Lexus" they advertise themselves to be. Of course, I know there are many others who will disagree but this has been my frustrating experience. Too bad I guess. Good bye Mac.
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
With the exception of some of there tube gear, not many really use this stuff(or admit to it anyway), I am mainly referring to there amps. They look pleasant, they look good on paper and have the price of high end gear, but I seldom hear anyone claiming to like or one day dreaming of owning McIntosh. I have never really listened to there stuff, no good word of mouth sort of scares me away from it, the only people who like it are those who sell it, an uncanny coincidence? I don’t know. Sorry it this has been covered many times in the past, I ran a search and could not find anything.