Why the hate for mcintosh amps?

It is C2200 Mcintosh tube Preamplifier.

Even it is Tube Pre,it is big big different from Audio Research Pre.

Different isn't always better, just different.

The equipment is nice but the prices are out of this world.

limomangus,

You must be kidding. There are many brands priced far higher. 

1) Why dont people,like mcintosh?
 

2) Who motivates this?

3)  so what are the alternatives?? 
 

1-  considered Too expensive by some,  They prefer a different sound

2-  You 

3-  Too many to List, shop around