There continues to be many McIntosh fans as reflected by the company’s longevity and sales. But there are also a very large number other amplifier manufacturers at all price points with technological advances of their own to choose from. I suspect the OP is a fan of McIntosh but erroneously assumes if you’re not a lover you’re a hater when it’s all just a matter of preference…and pocketbook…
so what are the alternatives??really? There are tons of other amps - seems like trolling