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In Reply to: RE: Does anyone understand McIntosh? When I was in college ... posted by jnr on May 20, 2016 at 12:33:00
Some people think its gorgeous and like the way it sounds good ...no different than most any other brand in those respects.
Seems simple to me ...but I'm easily confused.
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
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I've been in this hobby since I was 14 which means over 48 years. Back then there were two kinds of McIntosh buyers. Those who purchased it for the sound sans meters and those who purchased it for the looks and prestige. Nothing wrong with either, but when it gets to the point of paying $300 for a small sign or $1800 for a clock I don't get it. I would love two own some of their vintage tube gear for the memories, but I'm just not a collector. I would own it for a few months and then sell it to buy more LPs to play.
Beatnik's stuff http://web.me.com/jnr1/Site/Beatniks_Pictures.html
The above for $1250
I live in Hong Kong where virtually every train station sells Rolex - plenty sell $1,000,000US and above for a watch like a Patek-Philippe.
So $1800 for a clock doesn't seem all that ridiculous for fans of the brand. Who knows one day we might see an Ongaku clock and the price would likely be dizzying.
Nice! pic- RGA.
dealer it was purchased from, I love my Mini Coop John Cooper Works edition, I have no mini stuff at home or in the car, I understand some people like that kind of stuff, I'm different and thus the point, I don't get it. I do get buying it if it makes you happy though, so go ahead and don't be like me. The world doesn't probably need any more like me anyway.
Beatnik's stuff http://web.me.com/jnr1/Site/Beatniks_Pictures.html
I don't like close where the band name show..."I actually did struggle with that one for a second. As with online reviews, how hard is it to read it (just once) before you "send" it?
Edits: 05/21/16
I run all my reviews through gramerly and then they are edited by Larry. I don't know why they still have mistakes, but I'm not doing all that for a post. So, just a little mercy would be appreciated.
Beatnik's stuff http://web.me.com/jnr1/Site/Beatniks_Pictures.html
FWIW, I'm a late blooming dyslexic and have problems with both words and number sequences. Looking good in print in the public eye is a chosen priority or it's not. And, just for the record, the errors in the cited statement are not dyslexic in nature ("close" instead of clothes and "band" instead of brand).
Hey, I read your reviews and relate to your generally audio philosophy so I have no mean spirited intentions. I would just think you would wish to present as the professional that you are.
After being tested as a teenager and again as an adult, I was told there are many forms of dyslexia. Sadly my son inherited it. He has a less common type. It did not keep him from graduating from college and his masters program with a 4.0 gpa.
Yeas ago, I decided life was to short to worry about the mistakes it cause me when it not important. By the way being dyslexic can be entertaining when you have my type. I am always misreading signs. The family favorite is when I thought a sign that said "Honkey Dory on sale" said "Horney Donkeys on sale"
If you don't know Honkey Dory was a caramel popcorn and nut mix that was popular at one time.
Beatnik's stuff http://web.me.com/jnr1/Site/Beatniks_Pictures.html
Picture please.
I drive an '06 R53 S.
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
I worked for a Mc dealer for about 6 years. There are few as brand loyal as Mc owners.
I never saw the Mc promotional goodies as any different than having Ferrari models around the house if you owned a Ferrari ...or a framed & signed jersey of your favorite player from your favorite team hanging on your wall.
Just another way to express your passion.
Dean.
reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
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