McIntosh C52 Preamplifier Review
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8 жыл бұрынRon from www.newrecordday.com reviews the McIntosh C52 Preamplifier. My time with the C52 has solidified one undeniable truth and that is the fact that American hifi wouldn’t be the same without McIntosh. Bottom line: Does the C52 bring its own coloration or sound to the party? Does McIntosh have its “own” sound and if so, did I hear that signature sound with all 3 amps? Ya know what, maybe it’s placebo but I believe I do hear something special here… Big, bold, rich and powerful all come to mind and I’ll tell you folks, when using other preamps with the same amplifiers we just walked through, I don’t get this tone which lands me on this conclusion. If there is a sound that should be noted in the history books of what American hifi is supposed to sound like… this should be first in line.
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@SamB-fv6su 5 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your review and especially your narration.
@greenguitar4635 8 жыл бұрын
Oh those beautiful blue lights and needles! I think that after seeing and hearing a McIntosh system in a hi-fi store in the 90's, it lead me down the audiophile road - I guess I can blame them. Thank you for another great review. I would really like a review of the various turntables you have had in you system. That VPI looks gorgeous!
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+Green Guitar Thanks man! Not everyone loves the McIntosh sound but for me, its all american hifi.
@gregmartinez5836 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm looking at this and parasound. Not just looking for performance, but also craftsmanship, something you're proud of owning.
@francisco_del_pozo 5 жыл бұрын
Love that C52, I own one of them and I am in love. Rgds
@chrisb.9466 7 жыл бұрын
I can't afford any of this stuff. My grandfather has a McIntosh set from the '70s I assume, a MR500 Fm Tuner, C32 PreAmp, and A MC7270 plugged into 2 Klipsch Chorus II Floorstanding speakers. It is in absolute mint condition because he is a simple and clean man, living in the same house for 70 years. Well anyway I subscribed to your channel because I did have the luxury of listening to some Adam Audio Beta speakers from there Tenor Series at a CEDIA expo a few years back and was so blown away that now I try and feed my dreams of having a great system by day dreaming with videos like this on youtube. Great upload. I believe myself to be an audiophile just never had the means to be able to purchase the equipment. All I have is a pair of AKG k553 pro headphones with a Fiio headphone amp. Keep up the great videos, If ever I become able to afford a great sound system, you better believe I'll be stalking you on youtube for advice. lol
@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy 6 жыл бұрын
I've heard those Adam audio Tensor speakers too. Very impressive. Unfortunately they don't have them in the US anymore, I used to be a dealer for them. I think it's just the Classic series now. The Classic Column MKIII will get you a lot of SQ though, for a lot less money.
@davidstein9129 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting this thoughtful video
@Lex-Rex 8 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel while I was looking at phono preamps. Anyway . . . awesome review and presentation. That said, I will assume that your audio rack is home built and if so gave me some great ideas. You got a new subscriber.
@herrtrigger7220 Жыл бұрын
McIntosh has 2 current model phono preamps that came out in 2016, the MP100 and MP1100. Great review, I think you just sold me with your description of the C52s 'rock' sound.
@buddybadee 8 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I'm glad to see your using the Machina Dynamica Super Stiff Springs under the VPI. I've been using them for some time. You should remark on them?
@rssarma 8 жыл бұрын
McIntosh is one of those brands that polarises the audiophile community, you either love it or hate it. While most people consider it flashy and over engineered, just like you, I consider them to be quintessentially American. And yes, they do have a house sound and I'd use the exact words that you have, big and bold with very textured and detailed midrange. My "vintage" MC7150 is still the amp I'd choose compared to most contemporary offerings. McIntosh embody what a preamplifier really ought to be, a receiving station for all components. And most importantly, they don't skimp! Excellent review as always Ron, thanks for putting this up!
@mikejohnson7696 7 жыл бұрын
toucheslapper : YEAH, compare this 8 equalizer band guy to my $500 6.5 watt, tube integrated Amp. Musical paradise . 2 inputs. No tone controls. The MacKintosh isn't remotely as good.
@hushpuppykl 5 жыл бұрын
Raj Sarma ... just gotta love how they look and how they sound
@sidvicious3129 8 жыл бұрын
Excellent job as usual Ron. I had a Mcintosh item on loan 7 years ago which wasn't good, but I have heard some stuff at a dealer that sounded good. I would love to one day have the opportunity or maybe you have of having some stuff like a C52 and their heavy weight power amps and listen to them vs some Audio Research stuff. If you could one day do this high-end McIntosh and high-end Audio Research and give your impression as only you can, it would be great. Thanks for this and the headphone reviews were great.
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+szidon mcnulty Thanks!
@Badassvidsz 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff :-)
@JohnDoe-yl2rw 7 жыл бұрын
Great review !!! Not sure if you would review the MCintosh MC 1100 Preamplifiers like McIntosh C52. BTW you my vinyl /analogue guru!!!
@rdubstacks1289 6 жыл бұрын
I was holding my breath when you were mentioning american muscle cars and then BAM! you tit the nail on the head! Chevelle SS 454
@ferdinandludo8851 5 жыл бұрын
great reviews.. any chance you have compared C52 vs C2600 ? Thanks
@cinqo7 5 жыл бұрын
Love the video. Would you say the C52 is analytical? If not, by tweaking the eq could you get a sound like that?
@Newrecordday2013 5 жыл бұрын
Not analytical, no way. I suppose you could tweak it to be more detailed, sure?
@martinuteng1403 2 жыл бұрын
Thnx for the great review. Any thoughts on the EQ? Any disadvantages over a DSP solution?
@jonwatchesnyc8777 2 жыл бұрын
I am running a C712 (refurbished by McIntosh in 2017) into the MEN220 DSP/Room Correction system, and then into an MC152. This is more a comment on equalization, but I have been absolutely pleased with the MEN220 - sound improvement is stupefying. I can’t imagine that I could dial that in on my own. Obviously, with the simple pre-amp, I’ve given up the DAC and Phono functionality, which is a lot. But appreciate the question still remains as to the pre-amp itself & how you like one vs the other - mostly a plug for the MEN220 if you are looking for room correction and decide on a preamp without equalization. Enjoy!
@ktrixterx 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great review. I'm just curious, I bought the Lounge phono preamp after your review and I'm very happy with it, does the built-in phono stage of the MC 25 outperform the Lounge? Granted it's only a $300 phono stage I'm just curious if listening to something built in of Mcintosh quality would I hear a significant difference?
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+ktrixterx oooooh, thats a good question but in all honesty, its a different tone. To my ears, the Lounge is more forgiving on top and offers a deeper look into the soundstage. The McIntosh is more midrange forward and rock and roll.
@RoadtoNowhere73 7 жыл бұрын
another fantastic review. Mac makes quality gear, built to last.
@robrozek9265 4 жыл бұрын
Question did you run the pre amp Ballance or single ended to the different amps l really enjoy your channel and your reviews thanks for your dedication
@Newrecordday2013 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Single ended.
@davidstein9129 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting this nice video. Have you or any of your viewers yet developed any listening impressions about the two upgradable DACs that McIntosh makes..the DA1,found in this M49 Preamp, and the newer DA2? Tx, D'
@PrimeHiFi 8 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you try to get ahold of a set of Marantz Model 9 amplifiers... Best sounding amplifiers I've ever heard ;) have you ever heard of them before?
@jasonlesarge1449 8 жыл бұрын
Id love to see you review another iconic brand in Naim Audio, I'd be curious to know how you would compare it to other hifi
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+Jason Lesarge Good call! Ill have to send some emails when I catch up with the work in front of me.
@davidstein9129 23 күн бұрын
A friendly correction. McIntosh does not "toss in the 8 band Equalizer' They definitely charge yhe consumer anout $1,000.00 for it. That is clear if, for example, you compare the cost and features of this preamp with their entry-level C49 Preamp...another fine performer IMO. Thanks!
@JohnDoe-oy1cw 5 жыл бұрын
Hi. Would you think this pre will work fine with a pair of Parasound mono blocks or a Jc5 amp? Please let me know your impressions. Thanks
@julianwest4030 7 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the NAD M12? If so, how does it compare?
@dennishill290 2 жыл бұрын
I sold all my McIntosh and went straight back to Yamaha.....my Martin-logan SUMMITS didn't like autoformers....sounded like no highs no low Bose to me...but I bet the Preamplifier is...Allright...I have 4 Yamaha rooms and 8 You TUBE video s now....yes always have been a Yamaha fan...! Nice presentation 👏....! Kinda wish I had he new 12000 $ MCD-12000 cd player...have 21 disc players in my collection....lol...!
@addman27 6 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Everyone has a right to like or not like a product, but some of the comments posted are totally lame. Putting the reviewer down for talking to much, using a car analogy, not playing enough music (like you could tell the difference through a computer), being biased, slamming the McIntosh brand (probably because you can't afford one) for being too expensive, not detailed enough, over priced, etc...If you've actually own/owned Mac gear and you have something meaningful to share so be it, but for the haters...give us a break and get a life!
@JonathanBlackhall 8 жыл бұрын
Ron, this is the second beautiful VPI table on your shelf that hasn't gotten a dedicated review. :)
@ceddy1031 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if I use the C52 preamp with my Line Magnetic 805ia as power amp. Would it sound ok ?
@HiFiInsider 8 жыл бұрын
Time to pull my C50 out of the closet. Thanks for the review.
@Gamez4eveR 8 жыл бұрын
+Hi-Fi Insider Why would you ever keep your C50 in the closet? Just asking out of pure curiosity.
@friorivergypsy 8 жыл бұрын
Do the outputs 1 & 2 have separate volume controls?
@jefffuehr366 6 жыл бұрын
i want to get that that McIntosh bookshelf setup w the record player at 1:55 that is a real deal old school McIntosh setup it's cute.... but bad to the bone i like it
@andyreed553 8 жыл бұрын
Would you ever do a video on budget hifi equipment? I'm 20, not making a crazy amount of money. I've been slowly getting into higher end equipment as much as I can. I Have some nice headphones, decent tube amp, just bought elac b6s. So slowly getting into it. But The hardest part is not destroying the bank account. Don't know if that's you're kind of video to create, but something like that would be awesome! Thanks
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+Andy Reed Funny you should ask... next project is something you wont want to miss.
@areallytallguy 8 жыл бұрын
+toucheslapper or just get a denon/Yamaha receiver instead of wasting money on DACs that no one can even tell the difference between
@areallytallguy 8 жыл бұрын
+toucheslapper only because "audiophiles" think so
@csabakereszturi945 3 жыл бұрын
Can I hook-up a 3 head cassette deck to this for record monitoring? Thanks.
@buddybadee 8 жыл бұрын
I noticed you have the default voltage setting on your SDS at 96. Is this the default factory setting for the Avenger or have you found by trial and error that this is the best setting for speed stability?
@Newrecordday2013 7 жыл бұрын
I used a strobe disk to determine the correct speed settings.
@buddybadee 7 жыл бұрын
With my VPI tables, a Classic 3 included, I find when using my Sutherland Time Line, I get the best stability when the voltage is set at 72 on a 33 rpm lp. I wonder why there is a difference?
@jaylawrence1784 7 жыл бұрын
I love my Mac MC 302 amp
@phrtao 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful as usual but disappointingly impractical. The main gripe must be that it is difficult to see what the volume and equalisation controls are set to at a glance. Would be ok if you could tie eq settings individually to each input. Not heard the equipment and I am sure it is superb - just a pity that more attention was not paid to usability.
@klaymoon1 5 жыл бұрын
McIntosh makes a standalone phono, and it sounds better than what's in C52.
@serenity665 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Ron, I wanted to get your take on this. I have a chance to upgrade my preamp from a Parasound P5 to either a McIntosh C2600 or the C52. I'm using the current generation MC275 now to power Sonus Faber speakers. The question is would the C2600 be the best when paired with a tube amp OR should I look at the C52?
@akia123 2 жыл бұрын
now im curious what you did i have sonus faber lumina line. and would love a tube preamp
@dalehunter9458 5 жыл бұрын
please can you review the cyrus pre 82 dacqxr
@turiddu9 8 жыл бұрын
You are an eloquent reviewer, watching your reviews is a treat for both the mind and the ears, but I must vehemently disagree with you as regards McIntosh. I've been an audiophile almost 40 years and listened to this unit with the MC302 power amp and a pair of exceptional Focal Stella Utopia EM speakers at a local audio dealer and when compared head to head with the Audio Research LS28 and GS150 power amp the difference was stunning! With the exception of McIntosh's 1960s tube gear I've found all of their components to sound diffuse, veiled and unexciting at best. It pains me to have this opinion because I have always found that Mac gear is strikingly beautiful and build like an Abraham's tank. Honestly, one can do MUCH better sonically for less than 1/2 the money. Although I am a big Audio Research fanboy, alas I can't justify a $50,000 investment. That said, my "budget" Peachtree Nova 220SE driving my decidedly mid-fi B&W DM603 S3s sound more transparent, detailed and punchy in my living room than the Mac setup (mind you, under perfect audio showroom conditions) at literally 1/20th of the price! In fairness, I did not hear what you heard so I won't call you wrong, but I've never heard anything approaching the high end out of McIntosh gear. Thanks for your hard work and your wordsmanship.
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! It would have been interesting to see where I would have landed with the same gear you mentioned; in the same room, with the same music. As we both know, all those things matter. I really like the C52 and think its a killer preamp for the classic "wall o' sound". On the contrary, I have never found a Focal speaker that I like... who knows? Take it easy bro!
@turiddu9 8 жыл бұрын
You too.
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
Hey Master, besides the brand new MP100 (released after my review) what other phono preamps are you referring to?
@JoePalau 7 жыл бұрын
It's all about the sound signature you want, like, want to cultivate etc. The McIntosh sound is an iconic signature that does not suit all ears or speakers. The joy is in the listening, in the music we love most and want rendered just so. I'm a McIntosh guy from the mud-60's. I love the warmth, clarity, expansive sound stage. But above all I love my music, orchestras, chamber groups, singers, operas. Vive la difference!
@1970borntorun 7 жыл бұрын
Hey, since you are a "Mac Guy", can I trouble you for some McIntosh buying advice? I am considering a C32 Preamp. I know this goes back to the 70s, but in the year 2017 (!!) do you feel it still holds up sonically, or is this more of a darker, veiled piece that doesn't offer true high-end sound? Thank you to all that reply! :)
@duantorruellas716 8 жыл бұрын
how much is it ?
@olaniyi570 7 жыл бұрын
There is no doubt Mac has its own sound and is not the most transparent but I still love it. Mac now makes a separate phono stage.
@ramsaybolton9099 2 жыл бұрын
I’m still waiting to hear transparent live music.
@Pitbull0669 8 жыл бұрын
the factory is right across the river from where I live :)
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+PITBULL Lets stage a break in?
@Pitbull0669 8 жыл бұрын
Ha I thought about that many of times I have friends that used to work there if something came back scratch that used to take it out back and smash it with a sledgehammer but some of them used to just take it home lucky bastards lol
@shannonwilliams6623 5 жыл бұрын
Doesn't the eq mess with the purity, of the recording of the music?
@ramsaybolton9099 2 жыл бұрын
Your room can do just what you described, big time. The eq can compensate. Say you room has a bump at 100hz, the eq can minimize this beautifully.
@sleelakrishnan 3 ай бұрын
Ron my boy i am a sucker for 🥰😍😘☺️
@RealHIFIHelp 4 жыл бұрын
Testing the hd800 on the mcintosh is a bit unfair, it sounds a lot better than other headphones on mcintosh. Personally I don't get it why people are choosing mcintosh instead of abyssound, which is basically an improved mcintosh sound that is more organic/natural/has more grunt.
@jefffuehr366 6 жыл бұрын
Mac is so badass
@53patsfan 7 жыл бұрын
Have you even seen the "Hose of McIntosh" on KZfaq?
@BillyBob-ir6lx 6 жыл бұрын
McIntosh is the best of the best, but the price hurts........still glad I did it, love my Mac gear
@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy 6 жыл бұрын
Buy once, Cry once!
@gonzodub 8 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your reviews but I think playing some actual music from the system/components reviewed would as the Big Lebowski said, "really tie it all together"
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+gonzodub I have some irons in the fire when it comes to samples... just need to make sure its done well.
@PlaybackMansion 4 жыл бұрын
keelo hertz, keelo hertz, keelo hertz, keelo hertz
@billwillard9410 4 жыл бұрын
$7000. Didn’t remember hearing the price.
@richardriley4415 8 жыл бұрын
On any review, the first thing I want to know is the price. I would like to see more reviews of equipment that normal people can afford.
@PrimeHiFi 8 жыл бұрын
This is High Fidelity; not something you can buy in Best Buy. Look elsewhere because this is a high fidelity review channel.
@drinksomewhisky 8 жыл бұрын
+/ Clapsist Seems like you need to check your facts. www.magnoliaav.com/brands/mcintosh
@PrimeHiFi 8 жыл бұрын
+Gor Sardarian I don't get what you're trying to say
@richardriley4415 8 жыл бұрын
+Gor Sardarian I bought my speakers at Magnolia Audio. Their one of the few places where you can audition equipment.
@richardriley4415 8 жыл бұрын
+/ Clapsist I like to know what they cost up front. If they are way out of my price range, then I rarely read/watch the review. Stereophile is bad about this.
@JMNTN 7 жыл бұрын
i would never buy a preamp with included dac, i rather have a completely analog preamp from the 70s or 80s that can easily be fixed by yourself if it breaks and buy a separate dac so if it gets out dated you can just buy the newest without changing the entire preamp
@awdadwadwad1723 5 жыл бұрын
well you can just not using its dac section and get an external dac...
@ramsaybolton9099 2 жыл бұрын
Just remove the dac
@goranzbr 8 жыл бұрын
Is that a generic usb cable???? Man plz... Nice review, but for you it seams every peace of hifi gear is perfect. Maybe say something like pros. and cons. It would give some better perspective aboute piece of gear you are reviewing.
@UhPaulO 8 жыл бұрын
+Goran Milosevic, High end cables make a lot of sense for analog signals, but for digital, as in a USB cable, it's all in your head. Either it works or it doesn't. You might want a nice USB for aesthetic reasons, but it won't make any difference in sound.
@goranzbr 8 жыл бұрын
You should do a research. Than comment, and try it your self. You need to have minimum hifi setup to hear differences, better the system greater differences you hear.
@InfiniteBacklogGameReviews 7 жыл бұрын
Fix the speaker stands, looks like they're ready to fall over.
@Newrecordday2013 7 жыл бұрын
What speaker stands?
@jimlayhey1965 8 жыл бұрын
dont you meen 1970 ss 454
@James-hb6ee 6 жыл бұрын
Jim is correct. The 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 was the baddest of the Chevelle offerings (altho I'm kinda partial to my '69 SS 396/375hp that I had back in high school)!
@michaelphillippi4676 5 жыл бұрын
Jim knows 1970 was the pinnacle of performance in that era. Uncle Sam regulations smacked performance in the face. Compression ratios dropped horsepower and torque followed suit.
@tudorrapeanu4842 8 жыл бұрын
You had to ruin the review with that car analogy huh? :)
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+Tudor Rapeanu haha! I know, I know...
@tudorrapeanu4842 8 жыл бұрын
+New Record Day all jokes aside, this is a great example of a dream machine. And if you wanna go further up the road, his dual chassi big brother is something one can drool over. The problem I have with them is that they have phono stages and DAC included. Don't feel like paying for that when I would rather have a stand alone phono and no DAC since I don't care about digital.
@farinellibroschi1432 7 жыл бұрын
You k now that this thing is worth $5K right ?and i am on a fixed income . i can barely afford a yamaha c80 ! Ps .You should be able to afford better courtains
@coletrick8748 4 жыл бұрын
McIntosh sounds amazing no doubt but why the hell the cheap plastic buttons... they should be aluminum, stainless or titanium.. no excuse for plastic at this price point
@catsbyondrepair 4 жыл бұрын
Thier cheap made in China and assembled in the us
@ramsaybolton9099 2 жыл бұрын
It’s not plastic. Those knobs are solid extruded aluminum, made in Bingham ny.
@martybousum1010 4 жыл бұрын
THE FADING IN AND OUT OF FOCUS IS A HUGE DETRACTOR. YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH WITHOUT IT!!
@davidstein9129 23 күн бұрын
Mc doesn't 'toss in' their phono stage inputs either. LOL. It all costs the consumer good money..but they are fine pieces of electronics.
@olaniyi570 8 жыл бұрын
My head herz.
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+olaniyi570 heh, try reviewing one.
@olaniyi570 8 жыл бұрын
+New Record Day You're right. That was uncalled for and I apologize.
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+olaniyi570 Its fine! I actually agree the first 5 minutes are pretty boring but I had to do it, I put an annotation that will now skip to the listening impressions! All good man...
@dudbois742 8 жыл бұрын
jude ?
@erickus36 6 жыл бұрын
Because you can afford a system that sells for more than a car! I wish I could afford such a system but hey I am not a doctor or a lawyer!
@richardadams6663 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not a doctor or lawyer and I have a Mc50 preamp.
@Justin-qt4ff 8 жыл бұрын
"mic" not "mac"
@district5rookie 8 жыл бұрын
It sounds like mickintosh not macintosh
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+district5rookie Thanks for the correction. I have heard it said both ways.
@district5rookie 8 жыл бұрын
+New Record Day no problem. i enjoyed the video btw.
@6AM_YT 8 жыл бұрын
+district5rookie No, it's pronounced "macintosh". I've never heard someone pronounce it "mickintosh", including the company's president.
@jacked200 5 жыл бұрын
Too many gadgets ..reminds me of a home theater receiver they just stuff everything they can in one box....
@SMBada 3 жыл бұрын
C1100 is even nicer...here's a good video with one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g65ljKSTqMyoemw.html
@624radicalham 5 жыл бұрын
Where's the review? This is a fucking press release
@melenmike 7 жыл бұрын
my question is ...... do you ever really i mean really enjoy listing to music ? Looks like your always critical .... and focus on the sound instead of just chill relax and sitback . no offent , cool reviews tho :) excuse my englisch , im dutch
@oldguitars 8 жыл бұрын
Cymbal head? That's not a thing.
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+James O'Connell What are you referring to?
@oldguitars 8 жыл бұрын
You say "strike of the stick hitting the cymbal head..." when describing the preamp's reproduction of transients. I am guessing you mean the bell of the cymbal?
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+James O'Connell Thanks for catching that James! Thats what I meant...
@oldguitars 8 жыл бұрын
Sorry to be picky, Just a drummer here. :)
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
All good man, thanks for watching!
@nathanjames4242 5 жыл бұрын
Almost as cheap as hiring all these bands to play one by one in your living room, including paying Jesus to raise all the dead musicians from the dead.
@areallytallguy 8 жыл бұрын
jesus Christ. "colored" solid state amps? if that's the case they must be malfunctioning! oh wait, you people would never admit you couldn't tell the difference between your ridiculously overpriced amps to something that costs 1/10 of the price.
@Newrecordday2013 8 жыл бұрын
+areallytallguy Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@omgwtfpwnd 5 жыл бұрын
I prefer classic McIntosh amplifiers that are still considered “state of the art”. They will sound the same as these newer McIntosh... IMO. But I don’t intend to take these peoples religion from them. If an amplifier is colored, then something is wrong. Frank McIntosh or Gordon Gow would never say something so nebulous!
@jeffkent6886 8 жыл бұрын
Oh to dream of owning a McIntosh but bottom line, please stop saying bottom line in every video!
@SantanKGhey1234 3 жыл бұрын
watching you listen to the music is cringy
@CheezeCurdler 8 жыл бұрын
I'm sure this thing great technically and sounds great, but damn it's ugly. That cheap looking digital display mixed with the retro control knobs. it's a mix matched collection of different eras that should never go together.
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