Why No McIntosh Recommendations?

I have been steadily improving my audio system for now more than 50 years. Among power amplifiers, I have owned Mark Levinson and Krell (both Class A). Now I own McIntosh 611 mono power amplifiers. In my system, the resultant sonic reproduction is simply better than with my predecessor amps.

I am repeatedly amused by these claims regarding how a particular component sounds. The only valid observation is how the system — residing in the room — sounds. All I can say is that what I am able to hear through my system in my room is mind-boggling fantastic (and my audiophile friends concur), and part of the reason is my McIntosh power amplifiers.

Happy New Year and enjoy the listening! Who care other people's comment?  You just enjoy yourself.

McIntosh really bring us the joy! I do agree.

By the way, MA352 is solid state amp. I remembered  wrong as I am on skiing this morning.

I listen to a metric ton of really high end equipment.  Much of it is quite analytical.  McIntosh is a lovely warm sound.  A natural sound.  The sound of live performances.  I am sold on my McIntosh / Sonus Faber System.  

Going on 13 years with my C220 preamp that I bought used from Audio Classics.  Great purchase.  Sounds terrific, lots of useful features.  No desire to upgrade except to higher up the McIntosh line.  I recommend it wherever appropriate, as they are usually available used.  

Don't know why some hate on McIntosh.  I have had a few pieces of Mac gear and it was good.    My Dad recently picked up a MA8950...    what a great Amp.   I could definitely be happy with that Amp. 

One thing about the Mac gear I once owned,  it was super reliable and I sold it for more than I paid for it after enjoying it a few years.