I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately

David, that's racist!   ; )

Calvin/tostadosunidos, that's your cue....

Taters. ..I have an idea for your next post:

"Some say that women should never have been granted the right to vote. What do you think?"

+1 with Schubert. Although Mac has had several buyers, the business continued as usual in the same location. Several companies infused large amounts of capital in the company, which allowed Mac to versify and do some operations more efficiently. Personally, I wish they'd stick to what they do best, and not get into so many differing items. So, Mac is doing quite well, thank you, and will continue to do so for a long time in the future.

IMHO - Mac is like Rolex - High profile, but not in the top ten of watchmaking or audio!

But the Rolex will actually work....
When you need it to..
1961 MC240 never in shop except for a tube or two..been to many a clinic...always makes specs..
Now finally 55 plus years later needs a PS recap..

Wore the input selector switch out on the MX110 Z..had Rimo rebuild it...family treasure I believe were his words.

MC 202, MCD 205, C15 ran a decade with ZERO issues...oh I guess a lightbuld burned out on the amp, fixed that myself..YES the service dept took my call at MAC - which has never gone out of business..

Did the Mac stack sound as good as the ARC and Ayre that partially replaced it ?

no..but in terms of value I would call it a tie.

Sometimes the hobby is not about value..