What's the Best Value McIntosh Stereo Amps?

I have always loved the look of Mac, for decades and occasionally over that time went in to a dealer with the intent to purchase one. But each time listening sessions resulted in me crossing them off. Too little detail, tonal balance too shifted to the warm side.

I remember a few years ago my dealer told me Mac had improved their sound and that I should listen again. So I did... only 10 seconds in... for me still the same overall sound quality. I understand if you loved rock and roll and wanted to hook them up with B&W and crank them why some would love them. The sound quality just doesn't do it for me. But I would just love a rack full of them for the looks. My partner (she)... says over her dead body. I guess they are really masculine.  

@ghdprentice what is your brand of choice?

My brand choice is Audio Research… although it could have been Conrad Johnson or VAC. You can see my systems under my UserID index Virtual Systems.

There are many outstanding brands if you want solid state… more detailed oriented. Boulder, Bermeister, dCS… etc.

Well, if Jimmy Fallon has McIntosh products we all must want them as well

@knock1 be nice. It was Tom Cruise who referred him to a dude named Pablo, who helped him set up that system lol