I'm taking this thread into 2019! I currently own a Mac 6700 receiver and a MT 5 turntable and I've been happy with both of them. I personally like being able to dial in the trebble and bass from the remote when listening to old records. Most higher end amps don't offer this feature. When I had a problem with one of the meters sticking, Mac took care of it under warranty. It's near impossible today to audition any high end gear in your home from boutique companies. I'm confident and happy in my purchae of Mac gear. There is a definate a pride in oenership.
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
With the exception of some of there tube gear, not many really use this stuff(or admit to it anyway), I am mainly referring to there amps. They look pleasant, they look good on paper and have the price of high end gear, but I seldom hear anyone claiming to like or one day dreaming of owning McIntosh. I have never really listened to there stuff, no good word of mouth sort of scares me away from it, the only people who like it are those who sell it, an uncanny coincidence? I don’t know. Sorry it this has been covered many times in the past, I ran a search and could not find anything.