"Mac's are great for sound, not value."
Really? I believe it's the sound that creates the value. McIntosh products are built to last a lifetime, thus the pride of ownership perception. Just look through the ads here on Audiogon for vintage McIntosh gear and the prices they are asking. Many are higher that they sold for new! Who's looking for vintage NAD, or Cayin for that matter? That's not a criticism of those two products, but if you are looking for the definition of value, if resale prices aren't an indication, what is?
Really? I believe it's the sound that creates the value. McIntosh products are built to last a lifetime, thus the pride of ownership perception. Just look through the ads here on Audiogon for vintage McIntosh gear and the prices they are asking. Many are higher that they sold for new! Who's looking for vintage NAD, or Cayin for that matter? That's not a criticism of those two products, but if you are looking for the definition of value, if resale prices aren't an indication, what is?