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Old 05-17-2014, 06:33 PM
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Default What is so attractive about McIntosh?
So, what is it? I am in the UK and would love to know what, why, how etc. about McIntosh in the eyes of US users.
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Old 05-17-2014, 06:42 PM
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McIntosh is both audibly and visually seductive. Its rather like a drug; once you try it, you may be hooked for life. Its also the only gear I've ever owned that seemed almost alive.
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John.......As long as you continue to listen to Marantz and Simaudio you may never know. Take a walk on the dark glass side and discover for yourself. You may never go back.
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The sound the look the feel the heft the legacy. Knowing you purchased and product where the enjoyment will last long after the price in forgotten.
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It's NOT made in China!!!

I'm not in the US but I love the look, the feel and the quality! It's also a product that stands out and not the same as everything else. It's performance is solid! I just makes me feel good.
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I can agree with what everybody has said above. There is a lot of gear out there that sounds great and also has a very high build quality but nobody can beat the look of McIntosh!



especially when you dim the lights and just listen to the music.

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There are two dealers in the UK John,one in Scotland and the other in Dorset I think, but they are charging equal £ to $ prices.
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They sound as good as they look and vise versa.
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The same reason many people pick a Mercedes. They/we believe it to be superior.
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I have heard that this mcintosh equipment made to last very long
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