McIntosh MC1.2kw

I understand where you are coming from and the comments about them standing behind the product is true along with resale value.

As for them being around, they filed for bankruptcy 4 times.

A made it a point to list all but 2 companies I don't sell. I can't carry everything I like. It is hard enough to stay in business selling any audio these days.

I can also tell you that I have always blown away a McIntosh in someone’s home. I do like their tuners.

Referenceaudio...

Donald Trump also filed for bankruptcy years ago, so I guess that makes him worthless today, no?

McIntosh makes much better stuff these days than 10 years ago when i first heard them (i'm a young audiophile). I own a MA6600 and it has a really nice sound on the right speaker. It is not slow and dark like the old reputation was. They also are built much better than early in the century--when they went cheap and paid for it.

And on the higher end---the 501 has won just about every award out there. and still is a reference amp for several reviewers.

Ya,those slow and dark MC60's and mc225's are really worthless.Cost 279-300$ and now their going for 2000 in real nice shape.Hope I never have to put up with all that jazz.Overbuilt,retro-looking.....what planet are you guys from?Guess we all got a part to play,cheers,Bob

You should read the next review on that tone publications link.... Sim W7M. He does a pretty direct comparison and the price is basically the same. I know which one I'd pick.....