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Why do McIntosh come with cheap plastic remotes?

Any comments as to why Macs come with el-chepo remotes?
Somehow this just doesn't fit with the notion of elegant and robust gear.
sonicbeauty
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roxy54
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Those NATO straps are actually quite expensive zavato, although I agree that they look terrible.
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zavato
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NATO straps from OMEGA are a lot. Go to Watch Prince- $20! Any NATO strap is really a cheap thing. Some cost a lot, though. 
sonicbeauty OP
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Worst experience with metal remotes from Ayon. Two remotes broke down and just stopped functionning at $ 140.00 a pop. This was on a 3k Orion integrated. I would be ashamed as a manufacturer for asking a client to pay $140.00 plus the hassle for remotes that don't even last a year.

Metal does not necessarily equate to quality, just as plastic construction does not equate cheapness.

But you know quality when you see it and how it performs in your hands.
4425
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Absolutely needs to be of same quality standard as the base component . It is the main interface with the unit after all. You pay 10k for a pre and operate it with a $20 remote would only occur in audio. The logic that the manufacturer is putting the dollars into the unit is not compelling to me. ARC about the most shameful in my experience. Hopefully they have also evolved beyond the lightweight stamped metal chassis of the Ref 3 era which was the last one I owned. A look at the total Ref 3 package told me that they had enough left in funds to provide a nice remote. After all, the money is either in your pocket or theirs. ARC certainly not alone in this practice I'm sure.
minorl
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I really don't agree with the argument that the remote must be expensive or heavy, etc.  As long as it works and doesn't fall apart is all I care about for the remote.

I feel that the actual audio equipment such as the amp, CD Player/Transport, Pre-Amp, Tuner, etc. are what the manufacturer should really concentrate on .

If you want a unnecessary and expensive remote, then write the manufacturer and maybe they will make one for the one's that want that and are willing to pay extra for such a device.

For me, I believe it is a waste and I for one, don't want or need it.

Again, as long as it works, is reliable, doesn't fall apart.

to each their own.  But, the extra costs for such an expensive device (see Boulder) is a waste to me. this is status only and has absolutely nothing to do with sound quality.

My opinion only.

enjoy

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