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I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
Schubert,I thought Mcintosh has had the same CEO for the past 25 years. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
So you say woman are emotional and just care about the music not the equipment. Well I agree with that statement. What I don't understand is why men get so emotional about equipment? 
What's up with the ridiculous offers?!?
"I have come to the conclusion that it's a cultural thing"I guess that is a way to be politically correct.  
$15,000 Speaker Does Not List Freq Response Specs
I wasn't there but after listening to you're story about the dealer adding super tweeters and a Rel sub I would bet you were at David Weinhards store in Bel Air, California. 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
Paladin,The funny thing is people that own Mcintosh or Rolex think they own the best and are not shy to tell you so. 
I am really disappointed with the hip-hop enthusiasts on Audiogon
"Buying Magico M series so I can listen to more hip hop"I guess you are what the rappers call a big baller. 
I am really disappointed with the hip-hop enthusiasts on Audiogon
"Is it true that if one listens to a lot of Rap, one develops an overwhelming desire to dye one's hair purple and to get as many tattoos as possible"Wrong genre Oregonpapa. 
Jimmy Fallon has a Mcintosh turntable
"And it's not like Steve Hoffman is a high-end wannabe dupe"And what is that supposed to mean? 
I am really disappointed with the hip-hop enthusiasts on Audiogon
Rzado,The article about Blowfly being the grandfather of hip hop is on the guardian.com. Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and a lot of other rappers considered him the grandfather of hip hop. These aren't my words. They are words of his contemp... 
I am really disappointed with the hip-hop enthusiasts on Audiogon
Pmotz,There is nothing denigrating. About this thread. I was just surprised with so many rap and hip hop fans here that his death  was never mentioned. After all he was the godfather of hip hop. 
What's up with the ridiculous offers?!?
It's not just in the Audio world. Even the hookers on Backpage say no negotiating and no bottom feeders.  
Who are the most underground high-end companies
I like the way you say don't squander your money on cables just yet. I take it from that comment that you feel cables are overrated. I have borrowed many cable from the cable company in Pennsylvania. Even though I can hear a difference in cables I... 
Who are the most underground high-end companies
You make a lot of good points. I never realized how much overhead there was going through the traditional sales route. Besides all the advertising cost you then have to give the dealers a big chunk of change just to sell you're products. I have of... 
Who are the most underground high-end companies
That is amazing that an 8k speaker can surpass a 32k Vandersteen. Especially considering Richard Vandersteen is considered one of the top speaker builders in the world. 
Who are the most underground high-end companies
So you are saying I can buy a speaker from Tyler Acoustics for 25 percent of the retail price of a Vandersteen and it will blow the Vandersteen away?