Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear

I agree reviewers are mostly entertainers..merely mentioned a couple of the senior more honest ones as an aside, not to be taken as an indication of my audio religion. Synergy of components and an ear for live music to guide oneself is important...no ear, then no reference point! As I mentioned, I've gone with a lesser system because I've found it more musical...not for brand or dollar snob value. DIY is probably great fun if so inclined. All the stuff I've owned was great stuff, but my need for musical satisfaction took me full circle..I am happy with less becauase sometimes less IS more!!

Dave_b, Things does require a journey for your realization : )
Less might be more. That's why DHT SET amps had became a recent trend.

Happy listening.

"Do true audiophiles own McIntosh?"

No, true audiophiles listen to their gear while McIntosh owners listen to music. Ha! cliched response I know, but why does McIntosh always suffer this crap?

Jamnesta,
Nice shot! I don't own McIntosh gear but I know where your coming from. Again, well said.

>> but why does McIntosh always suffer this crap?

I addressed this above: "...there is an inverse relationship between name recognition/availability and exclusivity. As a brand becomes more widely known it begins to lose it's cache among the cognoscenti."

If you think about it, McIntosh is one of the oldest audio electronics brands still in production. Marantz sold out in the 1970's and most of the other original "audiophile" brands from the Mc era are long since gone. They fulfill the above truth about high-end products in a way that few others can.

I have no horse in the McIntosh race - I don't own any of their equipment but have always had great respect for the company.