Why the hate for mcintosh amps?

50 years with Mac, last June. There are products I don't care for and I don't buy them. The prices have always been high. The return has always been high.

I like Mac Vintage tube gear more so than anything else. BUT!  There are some special sounding SS preamps that are really nice too. C45 and a MX120, No idea why, don't care why.. The C2200 on up all are good units. I have a C2500 that is just wonderful. I use a Cary V12r, Six Pacs, (on loan) pair of 211s (pretty nice).

I've paired them with Samra C11, 20, MX110s (2), C22, C2200, MX120, C50, MX150, MX160, C2500, C2600.

I owned 601, 1.2k, a pair of MC2300 and MC2500 at the same time, the only thing I ever seen make the house light dim when they were firing up.

MC240, MC2300 (2) and a MC2500, will net you a 300.00 increase in your electric bill, 20 years ago. MY WIFE had a cow...NO $hit, me too.

I went with James B and some modded Ampzilla's he had and sold all the SS Mac, gear at a whoppin' profit I might add.. My PG&E went to the normal 50.00 increase..

I still have 25+ pieces of Mac valve Vintage..

Listen to a tricked out MC225 or 240 or a pair of MC30 or 60 with the right valves.. C11,20,22 or MX110z. Mercy..

Same type of speakers, small planars and ribbons.

The only thing missing. A REMOTE!!

Wrong questions. Here is an alternative: What are the reasons some are hateful ["arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred"]? 

Hint: it has nothing to do with the component / brand.

Why dont people,like mcintosh? Who motivates this?

so what are the alternatives??

Love them, can not afford them. 
   Would love the 1000W monos. They,cost more than both our cars combined.  :)

they are great components!

That's mildly amusing is a grade school way.

Q:  Why are McIntosh amps black and blue?

A:  Because people hate them.

DeKay

emergingsoul,
Shame on you. Obviously a provocative troll of a subject covered a hundred times before. To each his own.

I corrected myself… most guys. I guess I should alway strike all from any comment. 

"any guy loves the look"
Speak for yourself young man!

McIntosh are excellent amplifiers. They are loved by a lot of people. They have a rich midrange and lots of bass. They are excellent for Rock music when paired with the right speakers. Personally, I do not like them. I love the look and have gone into audio shops with the express purpose of buying one and within 30 seconds abandoned the idea. A real lack of detail and balance to me. My audio guy sells them. A few years ago he said they changed and added detail… that I should listen again… it took me less than thirty seconds to realize again… sounded like a Mac to me. I left the room immediately.

It is a matter of taste. The brand is hugely popular. They are well built and most guys love the look… to virtually every woman’s disappointment… “not in my house”.

I've heard several and NEVER did anything for me. No I don't hate MAC just would never buy one. YMMV

so what are the alternatives??

seriously?

do you not look in the marketplace?

seems you like to start things regarding Mcintosh