Is HIGH END Home Theater a WASTE OF MONEY? McIntosh MHT300 Review

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00:00 INTRO - MCINTOSH HOME THEATER
00:13 MCINTOSH MHT300 - PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
02:22 MHT300 BUILD QUALITY
02:53 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SETTING UP THE MHT300
04:23 MCINTOSH AND DIRAC
04:52 MHT300 HYPEX AMP SOUND QUALITY - BASS, MIDRANGE, TREBLE & DYNAMICS
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11:39 KRISTI and the MHT300
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@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

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@Audiomainia2310 9 ай бұрын

Totally love the honesty you inject in your reviews Andrew. Mac should never in my opinion come to market with a supposed AVR with so many limitations. So many options out there are fully future proof with class A/B amplification. A sad entry in my opinion.

@clintonstorer8571 9 ай бұрын

Please do a modular MacIntosh comparison but stick with Class D digital by getting an MX123 A/V Processor and feeding it into a MMcIntosh MC257 7-Channel Solid Sate Amplifier.

@993mike 9 ай бұрын

I don't really get this receiver, especially for $8K. As a long time McIntosh fan and owner, if you really want this brand you need to step up closer to $12K for the real deal. I'm currently running a $7K MC8207 200w per 7 channel 83lb. big-boy amp, but I paired it with a $5.5K Marantz AV8805A processor with all the features you could want, and it powers my full set of B&W 800 series speakers without breaking a sweat. I bought the Marantz processor because at the time it was a year wait for a Mac unit, and since internally quite a few sound processing circuit boards in the Mac are made by Marantz, you're not giving much up and you save $3.5K over an MX123. Once you've owned Mac for a home theater, it's hard to go back.

@mrpmj00 2 ай бұрын

No Emotiva. I bought the Emotiva BasX-A3 and it was good for movies but awful for music (vocalists, instruments piano are way harder to sound real and dynamic).

@berj79 11 күн бұрын

@@993mike Where is the source regarding Marantz making the processing boards for Mcintosh? Would be great if you could prove it.

@who83 9 ай бұрын

Kristi's last comment (we need to bring young people closer to this world; $8k and without a streamer how do they think they'll do it??) is worthy of applause. Well done Kristi!

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@mojojojo_BB 9 ай бұрын

Love the honesty of this channel. This is an utterly useless product no one asked for.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

We always keep it real with you. I don't think the product is useless but it may not be for every person.

@stevenoconnor5693 9 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviewsmyself I’ve been a Yamaha user for years and I feel it’s among the best in my opinion when you follow a major rule of thumb. Take the proper time to calibrate your gear. Definitely will be rewarded in spades by doing so. The brand you reviewed been subjectively great for stereo it will be curious how it turns out for home theater. Just their price points may hurt

@wa2368 9 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviewsTop notch review Andrew/Kristi...Mcintosh will probably kill itself over time by being out of touch with reality. I am sure there are other US brands who will take the spot with no issues.

@jaredhylton6591 9 ай бұрын

I would argue that it is actually worse than useless because Andrew is right that McIntosh loyalists will likely buy it, and if it didn't exist it would have forced them to buy something else, likely far better and for far less money......

@richardbaptist5080 9 ай бұрын

I’m with Kristy on this product. It literally makes no sense to me, based on the price, features and other alternatives available.

@wfranklin990 8 ай бұрын

$1000 worth of parts design, $500 worth of case work, and $6500 worth of marketing.

@epi2045 9 ай бұрын

Kristi is a savage!!! Finally someone said it. McIntosh made this for installers.

@josephpizzolato5293 9 ай бұрын

When discussing how to power my 5.1.2 system through a marantz preamp, my installer wanted to use the Macintosh 7 channel class D amp. I screamed heresy. I instead powered the front three with an mc255 amp and the other 4 channels with an emotiva amp. I couldn’t be happier. Leave class D in your car or boat. Andrew, you nailed it. The modern audiophile has evolved….and this product isn’t for him. In as much as I love Mac, I love the honesty of this channel more.

@BryanRuby 9 ай бұрын

I'm in a position now where I could afford something like the McIntosh brand and to declare "I finally arrived". But then I realize that the reason I can afford these things now in my 50s is that I was very frugal in my 20s, 30s, and 40s. It seems like a betrayal of all who I am if I bought an $8000 receiver when my $1200 Onkyo TX-RZ50 can do all the MHT300 can do and more. I don't think Class D is the issue as much as it's overstated value in what's it's bringing to the customer with this product.

@curtriesberg9666 9 ай бұрын

agreed... I go through the same quandary.

@Prerich45 9 ай бұрын

I bought my McIntosh gear through B-Stock and second hand. I also own Legacy Whispers. Deals in the second hand market are out there...but you must search...and when you find a big one, be ready to buy.

@randycook6500 9 ай бұрын

Macintosh is the Harley-Davidson of the audio world. And I don't mean that in a good way.

@soulcatradio 9 ай бұрын

I'm an old school McIntosh user. I'm a two-channel tube guy and have the now discontinued MA2275 All tube integrated amplifier. I haven't been able to understand their products for at least the last 10 years or so. Their new popular integrated amps use a solid state power amp section and are ugly as hell! I just don't get it. This new receiver kind of continues the befuttlement I've had with the brand of the past decade or so. I still love that they are made in America in Binghamton, New York, they have incredible build quality and a storied reputation. I'm still pro McIntosh and I love my integrated amp, but I don't think I would buy any of their new products. If going McIntosh, I would recommend going vintage.

@learnonedooneteachone3822 9 ай бұрын

I love the input from behind the camera and always appreciate the perspective.

@dawaynecleckley8673 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for always being honest with your audience. And I appreciate the audience stats at the beginning. It's helpful.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

Always!

@Bruceanddenise 9 ай бұрын

I haven't watched in awhile. YT has effed up my feed so I was poking around and realized how much I dig your reviews. A friend from highschool, her parents had a McIntosh receiver and I used to fawn over it. Wow. Those looks and sound! Thanks for being normal and not getting all bougie, even when presenting expensive stuff. Keeps us "budget" conscious people hungry.

@Shoebutie 9 ай бұрын

McIntosh is a microcosm of high end audio in general. No concept of giving customers value for the money. Instead they charge so much for middling components that the only value being offered is the knowledge that you are capable of spending too much money on a mediocre product. Of course, a walk down Madison Avenue in NY offers countless buying opportunities of similarly dubious value.

@patbeesley6616 9 ай бұрын

Only about 8 min in, and I have to say I’m so thankful for this channel’s content. Much appreciated!!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@fonkenful 9 ай бұрын

Once again your ending conversation, and most particularly Kristi’s comments nailed it.

@AllAboutTKK 9 ай бұрын

New to your channel. Currently growing in the tv space, looking to take my home audio to another level. Wanted to publicly express my appreciation for your video here.

@HifiSammy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the effort and care you put into this review. I know it must have been tough!

@UnitedStatesofAnalog 9 ай бұрын

Great conversation about Mac! My entire life I wanted McIntosh! I finally was able to pick up a couple of new/modern pieces a couple of years back! I don't know... I'm not as euphoric as I thought I would be. My MA252 feels underpowered and demonstrates clipping at around 65%. Tweeter noise as well. Mac engineer I talked to didn't seem to think what l was experiencing was unusual. Nowadays, at McIntosh price points, you have many other great options. I hate reporting this news!

@RaymzeJix 9 ай бұрын

You make amazing videos explaining with great detail and a great unbiased opinion on all devices you cover! It makes the enthusiast in me wish to have such systems you experience in your daily life! Keep up the great videos and hopefully someday I can afford any of these systems! 😅👍

@matta9316 8 ай бұрын

Great review. Love how you don’t sugar coat!

@Bobbear1976 9 ай бұрын

Refreshingly honest review, great channel, thank you both

@LeezahB 9 ай бұрын

Good morning! Sorry to have missed this morning. I am visiting my family and friends in San Pedro, CA and am on my way to Palm Springs! I will catch this interesting video later today!!🥰

@syanhc 9 ай бұрын

McIntosh is an amazing brand. I’ve owned an SACD player from them and used one of their integrated amps and they are stellar. However, they are heavily priced. And this product in particular, seems to be cashing in on their name….

@savagefrieze4675 7 ай бұрын

Since watching this video I’ve tried to read or watch a lot of reviews. You all are the ones who ask questions and offer critiques. My appreciation of you guys goes way up with your honesty. And you talk about the sound! So many seem scared to offer any honest discussion of the sound. They parrot Mac advertising. To hear that cymbals don’t have sparkle on this unit is very disappointing. I want my brass and cymbals to sound real and right.! Having listened to it on def tech speakers I agree with you. That said if it was given to me I wouldn’t kick it out of the house.

@homeaudiobasics 8 ай бұрын

So many other channels never say anything bad. I appreciate when someone can honestly say something isn't bad but not needed.

@s.daniel9224 9 ай бұрын

I can see the Mac user buying this. Brand loyalty and the sense of buying name recognition quality. I’m a loyal Schiit customer. I buy almost everything they make. In my mind, it’s affordable, it sounds good for the $, and I like their business model of direct-to-consumer.

@smsd31 9 ай бұрын

Excellent honest review! You guys are the best.

@KristiWright 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for supporting the channel.

@danil34 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the honest review.

@alcozar5905 9 ай бұрын

Great video from you guys!

@tobiaxelsson 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great review! I agree with the notion of if the main point was power, then it's weird to not use your own in-house sound, or at least tweak it towards that end. It would have made more sense to make a supplement recciver to an existing 2ch system rather than a full standalone home cinema receiver the way they did it.

@chawonytube 9 ай бұрын

Great episode. All valid points.

@adamlink7561 9 ай бұрын

HA!!!!! “It works” that’s some high praise!!!! I love it. Have a great week guys.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

You too! Thanks for watching!

@Breakinlife007 9 ай бұрын

I have been waiting for this so bad. Thank you!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

Hope the review was to your liking!

@Breakinlife007 9 ай бұрын

@robinsonbrand Yes it saved me $8,000 and alot of disappointment. Thank you!

@stevewright1539 9 ай бұрын

Really glad I got through all of this review because one comment answered all of my questions. The fact that this unit is selling well says everything about labels and brand loyalty! I find NO, ZIP, ZERO, NADA, reason to justify the price tag given the features or even sound quality of this product! Kristi is 100% correct. Put in some features for those that can finally afford it. This just seems like minimal effort with the expectation of buyers at any price. It’s insulting!

@bronstet 9 ай бұрын

Good review. I really don't think Sony and Denon have anything to worry about. McIntosh, however, may want to seriously think about how they are going to build up a customer base in the modern era.

@missing1102 9 ай бұрын

Great review Andrew. I love hearing your wife's input.

@MikeRusso2000 9 ай бұрын

Illuminating - thank you, A&K! This thing seems like the answer to a question nobody asked. I could replace our media room gear, our wee 2-channel setup in the library, and my fiancée’s setup and still have a couple of grand to spare. Again, it’s all about where we assign value…

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@PhillioDoede 9 ай бұрын

Christi nailed it. This is for the installer on behalf of the customer looking for brand name, not the audio enthusiast.

@peterhebbinckuys9184 9 ай бұрын

Again a great review. Honest and to the point! This is a very strange product. At that price point, it is normal to expect a complete surround receiver and more McIntosh raw power.

@gregjun5011 9 ай бұрын

Why would I want a Mac that doesn’t sound like a Mac and does so much less functionally than other receivers 1/3 of the price?

@abxaudiophiles 9 ай бұрын

GREAT RUNDOWN!! 🎉❤🎉. Happy Sunday A&K, hope you all have a great day!! Watching now.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! When we got the MHT300 I was shocked by how little info McIntosh (and others) had on the unit. The fact that no one seems to be discussing the products almost complete lack of features and/or functionality was a head-scratcher to me --that is until I realized the only people talking about this product were retailers (masquerading at influencers) who sell it.

@abxaudiophiles 9 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews. It’s slightly mind boggling as I sit here and watch your thoughts unfold. Total bummer from a company who is capable doing great stuff!! 😥😥

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

@@abxaudiophiles I spoke with McIntosh during our evaluation period and I asked them the same questions raised in this video and they were very kind, straightforward, and honest with me. The product you see here is 100 percent intentional and arrived at by design based on their customers' and dealers' feedback. I told them I don't agree with said feedback, but they're the manufacturer, not me and it's their prerogative --which I respect. But that doesn't mean I have to gloss over the obvious.

@abxaudiophiles 9 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews. Well said, and GREAT JOB on your part and for such a high level of due diligence!! Love it. ❤

@dajikbatarang1 9 ай бұрын

A McIntosh that sounds like an NAD, ouch! Glad you guys tell it like it is.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

We always tell it like it is.

@blakkboxx4246 9 ай бұрын

Alright not the first one today but still we are here to to support you Andrew.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

We're happy you're here!

@samuelwaters697 9 ай бұрын

Good morning Andrew and Kristi, bravo for committing to this review and making it through without just blasting it. It appears to be an utter miss that most viewers would pass on. I would think the Anthem 740/1140 would be a far superior dedicated receiver without the fluff(useful, but unnecessary for theatre). At $8k , Emotiva or Anthem separate s could be had… Mac does offer a Chassis to put other gear into lol. Buy the Sony. Put the Mac chassis in the rack lol!

@dodpr 9 ай бұрын

I just listened to the Abe's Rounds album referenced here. Pretty good stuff. Thanks.

@n8wrl 9 ай бұрын

I love these videos, I really do. I also really enjoy the conversation with Kristi. It would be even better if we could see her! Sit together and chat!

@matthatcher1198 9 ай бұрын

I think the first integrated amp with 5 extra channels belongs to the Rotel 1580. Thanks to Kristi posting a link I managed to grab one from Crutfield fir half price and I love it. Great for music and as a bonus is good fir hometheater as well.

@techsamurai11 9 ай бұрын

"Loud doesn't automatically mean engaging" That's the stuff of gold! You should make t-shirts with it. 😄 It sums up my recent trial with the Onkyo RZ50 in replacing my old Marantz SR8002.

@Harry-Giles 9 ай бұрын

Honest review as always. I could tell you guys were trying to stay kind though. McIntosh is such a great brand. This "receiver", though, is quite odd in this market segment at its price/feature set. Completely agree with your take.

@pbford71 Ай бұрын

Wait a minute, $8000 and it doesn't sound like a Mac??? WT actual F were they thinking? The biggest draw to McIntosh, IMHO, has always been the sound & looks. Ya just gotta love the super sexy looks and sound of a McIntosh. I owned a Mac 275 tube amp long ago and the worst mistake I ever made was selling it, I try not to remember that day. If I was going to spend that kind of money it better have the Mac sound, Period! I'm glad it is as good as it is and hope it doesn't blemish thier reputation to much. Kristi makes a good point though, raise a new new generation of audio enthusiasts now to keep this hobby alive.

@matthewhilty4209 9 ай бұрын

I think here's the problem. Price and no McIntosh signature sound or cool meters. If I were to buy a McIntosh receiver it needs to be probably American old school class AB with a Analog style setup. They are targeting the installers not the customers with an overpriced stripped down NAD with a McIntosh front panel minus the meters. Pass

@limkloosterboer 9 ай бұрын

I'm really looking forward to seeing the Emotiva MR1L review 😍🔥

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

May I ask why or what has you so excited?

@limkloosterboer 9 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I'm in the market for a new reciever and the €1000 to €3000 market is flooded with great options. So when I saw this new Emotiva I have high hopes that it will be a competition for Marantz, Denon (who I find a bit boring) and Arcam and NAD who are a bit more expensive and sometimes lack features. And Integra, Onkyo and the new Sony aren't available in The Netherlands

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

@@limkloosterboer don't want to spoil the review, but feature-wise the Emotiva CAN NOT COMPETE with any modern Marantz AVR at any price. Sound-wise, stay tuned.

@limkloosterboer 9 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews thanks, I will still enjoy your and Kristi's review on it 😊.

@bryansteven83 9 ай бұрын

I moved away from the “big box” AVRs (aka Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer) simply to try something new and because I’ve had a good experience with Emotiva amps. Its pretty bare bones in terms of features, and it does have its quirks/bugs, but once dialed in the MR1L does perform like a true audiophile component. I get the whole preference for “class A/B” sound now. On another note, also looking forward to the Sonos ARC review.

@pietwentzel007 9 ай бұрын

Awesome honest review. I have McIntosh products myself but what you get for the price with this receiver ? Immmmm NO. Borderline insulting to me thinking that I will be happy with what I will get for so much money.

@amedrano8304 9 ай бұрын

I previously watched your video of the Marantz AV10 and AMP10, love how you do comparable options instead of spending $14,000 or $8000 for the MHT300. Would there be a chance in the future to do a video on budget friendly processors for those trying to do separates like myself. Thanks.

@mmmdddd4358 9 ай бұрын

Love this device. Some people don’t need streaming or video processing. More companies should follow and make something CHEAPER

@johnwatrous3058 6 ай бұрын

You sold me on the Emotiva!

@whitecrowuk575 9 ай бұрын

Two things: - I think Andrew you’re spot on on saying McIntosh clients love separates - audio enthusiasts with money are all behind that to minimize interference - I do believe class D is better choice for home theater - we are used to select receiver that does it all is good for music, movies, streaming, making toasts and what not… but in pure cinema - class d clarity is apparent, it makes all surround effects placed with great precision and no class A compared to me while lesser energy consumption and generated heat were deeply appreciated. For music class A or G in my case all the way. Hence I do think this is absolutely spot on choice on their behalf and not a coincidence.

@davidsykes2825 9 ай бұрын

“That’s dumb as a bag of hammers” I have not heard that one before😂. That also sounds like a good description for the price tag

@truwarrior22 9 ай бұрын

Interesting review, thank you! Seems pretty usually for a brand’s entry level product before you go up their product line.

@rcud1 3 ай бұрын

I have an 5-ch ATI Amp with Hypex modules and its been a fantastic amp. Been the best amp I've had.

@Hiluxtaco 9 ай бұрын

Excellent review, Andrew and Kristi !!

@Meosize 9 ай бұрын

Hello. Really enjoying your videoes. Maybe i can get your opinion on what reciever chould be great for my b&w 600 s2 full surround setup. Really enjoying music on the floor speakers on my nad c388. Was wondering on getting the nad t778 you reviewed. Do you think the music quality is close to the c388 or do you have some sugestions ? Thank alot and keep making great videoes

@jaycabral5378 9 ай бұрын

Great review as always. Disappointed that this McIntosh didn't live up to the rest of the line.

@tritiumglo4699 9 ай бұрын

After having two bad Mcintosh units in a row, and the last one sitting at Mcintosh HQ for 7 months, Ill pass on this $8000 square wheel.

@geohof 9 ай бұрын

This was definitely a challenging review. Did you guys get DIrac to work and what were the results?

@NateEll 9 ай бұрын

I own a 50 year old McIntosh tuner that I bought, and I have a McIntosh subwoofer I was given, both well used. However, the customers who buy new McIntosh gear circa 2023 typically don’t even consider any other brand. It takes away the need to be a value proposition.

@Deyorew 9 ай бұрын

I have had a McIntosh C45 preamp for almost 20 years as my daily driver. It was the one model that had two 5.1 channel analogue inputs and I have had oppo 205 as main way to get home theater through it. Sounds like this 300 would be a downgrade! Too bad and sad that the brand releases a product that is overpriced and under delivers just for a biased fan base. I was actually salivating over this receiver. Not anymore. Sticking to my C45 for a bit longer. I will say owning a Mac for 20 years without a single issue and it works and looks like the day I bought does make me feel like one of my kids will inherit it eventually. Thank you so much for posting this review.

@maxpower78-15 9 ай бұрын

Always a good sunday, even if this unit review is perplexing. Not sure what MAC is thinking. That’s expensive. Id go sony all the way. But thats me.

@mustangfred2006 8 ай бұрын

Really honest review. Would never spend this kind of money on what this does and doesn't do. But I get it. You gonna get your hands on the new Sony A95L for review soon?

@tigerbalm666 9 ай бұрын

$8K when a $1K or $300 used Onkyo can do more is laughable! My $75 used Onlyo TX-NR757 110wpc would fool everyone in a blind test...

@IAMBALLIN7914 9 ай бұрын

Hello all! Great video as always…this one is a little shocking. I’m perplexed. Btw…PLEASE review your Klipsch sub…or any subs!!! Don’t forget us bass heads😀😀🍻

@anthonyeglington3206 9 ай бұрын

Loved the honest review as you said they really have missed a great opportunity to connect with the next Gen of music lovers and at that price you would think it would have all the bells and whistles

@klaymoon1 8 ай бұрын

Many times the companies use a contract called leasing manufacturing facility. Basically, they can legally claim what's produced by a vendor as if they produced it themselves - hence they are leasing the manufacturing capacity of the vendor. Many products are produced under the similar arrangements. And, many times from the concept, design, and testing to the packing, the name brand company doesn't get involved. They audition a few different options than say go with A or B. That's it, then they put the brand name sticker! Many times, the company itself doesn't even understand how it actually works.

@Eriickk4Love 8 ай бұрын

supernice, but it is missing the digital needle sound level meter on the panel

@calvinkan3449 9 ай бұрын

Another significant omission for this McIntosh receiver is XLR out for front channels. Quite difficult for existing McIntosh users to integrate this receiver into their 2-ch system.

@kjbunnyboiler 9 ай бұрын

Afternoon Andrew and Kristi

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

Morning KJ! Thanks for tuning in!

@borlach321 9 ай бұрын

This thing is $8,000! You could get a Denon A1H and same some $$$. What a head-scratcher of a product.

@mikeb4708 13 күн бұрын

Well, I had aspired to own this unit until I watched this video. I am glad that I did!

@davidc9355 9 ай бұрын

I'd use the "receiver" in a different room. Not with Sonus Faber pair or with JL Audio subs. I currently use McIntosh integrated with a Sonus pair. My theater, family room an old Onkyo for years that just died. I may get a Marantz as a replacement

@dirtymotley9048 9 ай бұрын

This video is awesome McIntosh is not for me you guys rock and I really enjoyed this conversation

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@jameslsm 9 ай бұрын

I am a confessed McSnob, and I wouldn’t buy this thing. If it doesn’t sound like a Mc, I don’t want it. They have been making odd decisions for a few years now (I think based on business affiliations rather than sound (coughSumikocartonaClearaudioTTcough)). And Kristi’s comments on the current and new/future customers are dead on. It’s exactly why I bought McIntosh/Klipsch when I could. For 2 channel, I wasn’t disappointed. This would be a terrible starting experience.

@raycimbalnik5159 9 ай бұрын

I've never had the opportunity to listen to a mac yet but imo o think its a very good looking piece of gear. I agree the all glass panel is part of what draws my eyes to anything by Mac but I don't think this front panel hurts it a bit.

@snuffchan Ай бұрын

I used to design high end audio systems 30 years ago before I moved into tech; now I'm starting to research a new home audio system. Watching this review is like coming home

@roco9504 5 ай бұрын

If this had gaming features & 2 more amps built in, I would’ve considered it. I for one only want class D so, I’m still waiting on a good option that fits what I want. 1. Gaming friendly features (HGIG, VRR & such) 2. Class D 3. A good room calibration like Dirac would be nice to what the hype is about Also at least 9 channels of built in amplification. NAD almost won me over but I don’t believe it has gaming features

@michaelmcintyre9179 9 ай бұрын

i would pass on this one , i sent McIntosh a question , i don't seem to see any input for phono or cd , they never replied , perhaps they know it's a one hit wonder

@ridirefain6606 9 ай бұрын

An excellent review. I own and enjoy McIntosh 2 channel gear, but in the HT space? McIntosh has always been a no go for me. The brand always seems to be a generation or two behind in either the AV processing or its connectivity options. This product seems to be for someone who wants that McIntosh aesthetic but does not have the space or funds for their Pre-Pro and amp stack. I suspect aimed for the older consumer that does not concern him/herself with 8K gaming, music streaming, room correction, and up to date surround sound formats. They want something simple where all they do is hook up their player and view a movie.

@SteebMo 9 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for mentioning that Mac is reaching out to Hypex for Class D modules.... Though it's a valid point that it sounds like an NAD. Curious as to why they didn't tweak the sound on purpose to match their brand's signature.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

As stated in the review, they had the Hypex modules built or modified to meet their power requirements but it would appear they didn't do anything beyond that to alter the Hypex or Class D neutrality.

@davidrivera2165 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad that hi end reviews are more common, however, McIntosh strong suit is full tube pre amps and amps, and their excellent hybrid integrated amps. Shame on you Mc for using your iconic brand recognition to try to sucker HT buyers. Thank you Andrew and Kristi for your total honesty in product reviews.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

I don't think they're trying to sucker HT buyers, I think they're trying to serve their existing customer base more than they're attempting to attract new buyers.

@KristiWright 9 ай бұрын

What makes you say they are trying to "sucker HT buyers"? I disagree but I would like to know your reasoning behind such a statement.

@davidrivera2165 9 ай бұрын

As I've stared in other videos comment section, I'm exactly McIntosh target buyer. 63 years old, with 44 years into the hi-fi addiction and spent a shocking amount of money to support my addiction ( not to mention the cost of house renovations for my wife of 42 years to begrudgingly approve my purchases). Yet, even this old fool (quite familiar with Mc sound) will not fall for their obvious use of brand recognition to entice the novice wealthy buyer. Hypex class D modules and Mc sound is oil and water. No matter how much you shake the package, it will not truly bond. I stand by my statement, I want McIntosh to know that is shameful.

@mdavisyates 9 ай бұрын

In a recent past life, I worked 5 years for a Portland OR, based, high-end studio monitor company that used UcD modules. Most RMA issues came from the Hypex UcD180lp and UcD250lp modules or the Hypex psu's. Anytime I see them show up in modern HiFi I wonder if quality control has improved or if the supporting boards we had coming from a third-party DSP company were the culprit? Either way, I tend to want to run from these products...

@danil34 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@KristiWright 9 ай бұрын

We appreciate your support!

@RichardOzOuzounian 9 ай бұрын

Sorry Mac not going to spend $8K on this box! I agree with Andrew & Kristi, who did they build this for and what Mac dealer would recommend it? Marantz or Sony would be a much better choice and I have owned all three brands. Great review, thanks for all the detail as always!

@raphaelmeillat8527 9 ай бұрын

Great review. Love that mix of objective and subjective impressions, plus a great conversation afterwards. Still feels very unique among all YT competing channels. As for this product, sounds to me like McIntosh is taking its customers for granted and on a ride, striving for corporate profitability over customer satisfaction. Blind followers will fall for it, but new wealthy customers are too sophisticated and a bit more demanding. They’ll more likely go for StormAudio or Trinnov or even Anthem over this is specs and sound signature are not on par with McIntosh expectations. What a waste of an opportunity to make Class D sound more like a Mac via their own proprietary tech.

@kyleberwaldt4145 9 ай бұрын

I am in the same boat as Andrew with class D audio sound differences. Maybe I just like the distortion that rotel/NAD class AB amps have…

@mdaniknightrider 9 ай бұрын

I had to go back to 2:09 to catch the twitching moment. 😜 You said 65 hundred. I first didn't realize it's not one 0, but two 00 after the 65... hundred. Like $6500. Seriously. I'm glad not only Naim can overprice an ugly black box, but McIntosh as well now. 👏

@ModernTraveler 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for recommending the BasX MR1 L.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 9 ай бұрын

So long as you're okay with outdated HDMI specs (2.0), some HDMI switching hiccups and no wifi/streaming, it's solid. Power-wise it's fan-damn-tastic!

@jonrobertson869 9 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Should we expect to see a MR1L review? I would really like to hear your opinion on this product and how it does or doesn't measure up. I really like how you pose the idea of " Who is this product is ideal for"

@ModernTraveler 8 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I’m not bothered by those limitations. When every other device I’d plug into it has the same streaming capabilities, having one less device that can do that is actually refreshing.

@MOOeymania 9 ай бұрын

They lost me with class D then really really lost me with no analog in's. This is a very very weird choice.

@SteveRig82 9 ай бұрын

I love my McIntosh gear! C2700, MEN220, MC611s, MC312, MAC7200, MB20, MPC1500, XR50s, XR100s. I did consider and listened to the MHT300 and found that it wasn’t for me mainly because it is class D. Just my 2 cents!

@techsamurai11 9 ай бұрын

But I was under the impression that class d Amps had caught up with class a/b. I'm assuming that McIntosh's implementation rivals Marantz's PM10. Could you hear differences?

@SteveRig82 9 ай бұрын

@@techsamurai11 it did sound good, maybe a little lacking in heft. But I like my big heavy A/B amps with lots and lots of power! Probably just me!😎

@techsamurai11 9 ай бұрын

@@SteveRig82 I haven't listened to a Class D but I'm listening to the RZ50 which has an EI and when I switched to my toroidal Marantz, it's like night and day. Music on the RZ50 sounds like music without all the feeling - I just can't get into it no matter how much I listen to it. It's probably more accurate too because of Dirac which is the kicker. More accurate but devoid of soul and character. Is that what Class D sounds like?

@dudemastermaster8944 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid. In my opinion the sound you describe doesn’t have to do with Class D. Nower days Class D can sound nimble, fast and really muscular at the same time in my experience, even when compared to high end Class A/B components. It therefore just sounds as if McIntosh didn’t get the job done (right).

@690es 9 ай бұрын

Marantz SR-8015,7015 are kings of home theatre recivers!

@haydendoan7691 9 ай бұрын

As you mentioned in the video, I find it very difficult to justify purchasing the MHT300 considering that are many other available options at near or well below the asking price of the MHT300.