Why the hate for mcintosh amps?

fsmrz18 said:
"They just don't sound good by today's standards."

Just out of curiosity, what are "today's standards"?

Interesting, McIntosh owners don’t feel the need to bash other gear. While owners of other gear seem to have to justify their purchase over McIntosh. Just an observation. 

Interesting, McIntosh owners don’t feel the need to bash other gear. While owners of other gear seem to have to justify their purchase over McIntosh. Just an observation.

This.

I noticed the same thing. No one likes the same things, or sounds.  That is what makes the world go round.  No need to bash.  I appreciate everyone’s opinion, and I know everyone feels strongly about their purchases,  but come on, we all have  the same passion.

I almost bought a MC275 a few years back but ended up going a class integrated SS with Luxman.... As for rolex analogy I buy my Rolex SS models from the dealer new wear them for a few years. And sell them at 40%more on average. My hulk cost £7k odd and they sell now for £16k after 1 year (luckily a discontinued model?)
Wish I was selling hifi for more when it goes.... 🤑

They have some clever new design innovations but accuracy will never beat some great automatics from grand seiko... But I think of rolex as jewelry... If I am doing DIY or sport or travel I don’t really wear them