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McIntosh - is it that great?

I'm just curious if McIntosh gear is all that great. How does their older power amps compare to new products from other high end manufactures? Are there any products I should stay away from. I like the idea of owning vintage McIntosh stuff. Most of their stuff seems pricy. Is it because it's that good or do people just like to collect their products. thanks for you opinions--Matt
mattman
zkzpb8
208 posts
 
If you're looking for a reciever and don't need remote control, I would imagine the 4280 would be good.
some info:
http://www.roger-russell.com/rcvrs.htm#mac4280

You can also try audioclassics.com
audino
2 posts
 
I am wondering about the MX132. If I can pick one up for near 2000 is it priced well for it's quality?
aball
1,994 posts
 
I know a guy who went from a Classe SSP (don't know the model but it was the biggest) and just got a McIntosh MX135 to replace it. He is thrilled with the change stating the Mc is clearer and livelier with more detail. I would say the MX132 is similar but not sure....
hififile
227 posts
 
I would not own anything else. Pride of ownership, quality, sound, resale value.
larryrosen
83 posts
 
I own the mc352 (350 wpc) and love the punch and detail it brought out for my b&w N802. I previously owned a conrad johnson mf2500 (240 wpc), and while I enjoyed that amp, I felt the speakers needed more punch. The mac provided that and much more. In imaging and musicality. So, from my point of view, a hardy recommendation for the newer Mcintosh amps.
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