Why don't audiophiles like Mcintosh?

[E-Stat]

Hello E-Stat.

Thankyou for the feedback.

You're welcome. McIntosh is a grand old brand which continues to make very high quality gear. If you look at the product's "core values" (their term), however, you find their focus is on big blue meters and cosmetics. On their website, go to the integrated amplifier page. Note the first two such values.

You cannot go wrong buying Mac, but like Harley-Davidson, you will not be getting the most performance for your money. Both products emphasize image and bling over state-of-the-art performance.

Good luck in your search.

rw