Why the hate for mcintosh amps?

Dumb question, there isn't an amp mfg out there that doesn't admire McIntosh's longevity, contributions to the industry and annual unit sales, people like what they have and if it isn't McIntosh would you expect them to say how good they are? 

How "veiled" is McIntosh compared to others? 

Way back in my College Park days, to be among the gods of stereo, McIntosh driving 901 Bose was Nirvana....so many thought.  The people I met then, are much the same as today: to really be impressed, the volume must be high with Mc., and especially with Bose.  By the late 70s, lots of reading, listening and experiencing Conrad Johnson, Audio Research, AR, Quad, even Dynaco, among others,  began a journey that continues.

Most people I know and have listen to my system love McIntosh!

@campaigner82
I appreciate your thoughts. A couple of of questions:
1) Were the B&W speakers used in the listening session the D’4’s or D3’s? You stated D4 but you also stated you had purchased them 2 years ago. 2) Also, when hooked up to the McIntosh, were they using mono blocks or a stereo amp? 3) which Bryston amp are you using now?