I want to thank you for your great seriousness. I never seen a so impressing packing. My 6900 has reach my home in France in a real perfect condition.Be sure I will talk a lot of Audioclassics ! F.S. |
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.... both of us were very surprised by what we heard and the difference in sound quality that we were being treated to. Of course, I am sure that the C45 and the MCD201 also contributed to the improvement we heard. Still, I am very confident that a good portion of that is due to the 352. I am very surprised at how good the Proacs now sound. I was debating whether or not I would now also have to improve my speakers, but I don't think that that is necessary anymore. Interestingly enough, the improvement in sound quality of the MR85 really surprised me. Even the digital cable music that I pipe in through my sound system suddenly sounded much better.
All this to say that while I expected an improvement, the improvement was more, a lot more than I had anticipated. I think my wife said it best, after spending all kinds of money shopping at the outlet mall and assessing whether or not we got our money's worth, listening to the amp she said, "now that's a worthy buy". So thank you for your advice and for your patience, it's very much appreciated. Please thank Brian for the demo he gave us with the Dream system. R.H., Canada |
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I felt obligated to write this note thanking your company for making sure my recent purchase of a MC40 and Mcintosh car radio arrived at my home in Canada in better shape than I could have ever imagine. You guys did an amazing job! When you said B1 you actually meant it. It's great to see a company in this day and age take such pride. Thanks again and I look forward to ordering more Mcintosh stuff in the future. D.M., Canada |
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(MC7100) Amp arrived yesterday. Great packing, mint condition, sound excellent, all lights working. I would like to thank you for this deal. Best regards and thanks again, Y.J., UK |
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Just wanted to let you know that I'm listening to vinyl with my new needle
which is wonderful! Great sound! Thanks so much for the great price also! Will keep coming back and will continue to recommend you to others as I've done in the past! Best! B.S., NY |
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I have began something I call "listening sessions", with chosen friends, and musical reporters I know. The session open the morning at 10h30 and finish at 15:00. Each person bring one of his favorite record (CD or vinyl) and I play it on my system. Then I look their happy faces, and it's my reward. We drink a glass of wine with some light food, and everybody come back home with a lighter footstep Y.M., France |
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I just want to thank you for your great customer service this week.
It's been a heck of a week tracking down the exact parts I want
for my home theater, but you really made the TV stand easy. On top of that you checked the address for errors (oops!) and got the part here the next day. Thanks again, L.M., VT |
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Just a note to say thank you. The speakers (Philips DSS930) arrived in great condition. They work perfectly and sound nice. Whoever packed them did an awesome job - nice foam board fitting. Thanks once more, H.K., NY |
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Just a quick note to say both units have arrived safely. We started with the C46 and the difference it made was just awesome. One of the reasons I wanted the C46 was because of the equalizer. Its turned out the unit is so good, I do not need tone controls at all - unbelievable! Adding the 402 a week later took things to a much higher plane and we now no longer feel the urgent need to change our speakers. Thanks again for two superb pieces of kit. R.B. |
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I have hooked the MC501s into my stereo system and the soundstage of the Maggie’s 3.6Rs now has more depth! My wife... has also noticed the improved soundstage! We have listened to two of the CDs that were a challenge for the MC150 to play loud. We can now play them without lowering the volume! We currently own a McIntosh C712 pre-amp. Based on my very positive and delightful buying experience yesterday, I know that my search for a McIntosh dealer is over! Audio Classics is the only stereo store I have found that displays every current McIntosh product! Whenever I need to preview and/or purchase a McIntosh product, I will gladly make the 5.5 hour drive from Virginia to Audio Classics. Hopefully, the next time I am at Audio Classics, I will be able to take the tour of the McIntosh Plant. Again thanks for helping me find the right amps (two MC501s) to enhance the soundstage of my Maggie’s 3.6Rs! I will very highly recomend Audio Classics to anyone interested in purchasing McIntosh new and vintage products! J.G., VA |
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Thanks for the book, McIntosh - For the Love of Music! I have already read it once and I am looking forward to my second reading. It is one of three books we have on our coffee table. As I read the book, I found passages that reaffirm my decision to one day own a stereo system with all McIntosh electronics. As I read the clinic section of the book, I could recall how proud I felt each time my Mac amp and pre-amp exceeded their published specifications. I also recall the disappointment of non-McIntosh owners when their amps and/or pre-amps failed to meet the published specifications.Thirty years ago when I purchased my first McIntosh integrated amp, MAC1500, my mom asked why I needed such an expensive piece of stereo equipment. Last week when my mom and I were listening to Dianh Washington, Brook Benton, and Gloria Lynn on my stereo system, she said it sounded like being there! Wow, what a compliment! My mom and I plan to spend more afternoons listening to my her prized jazz collection. We're I are looking forward to a tour of the McIntosh factory. Before closing, I want to thank you for signing the book and helping me improve my stereo system. Best regards, J.G, VA |
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...the Mc 275 sounds gorgeously with the Tannoy TD-10. ... I enjoy very much to hear my favorite CD-s with the new detail the Mc 275 brought in - the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto sounds already breathtaking - .... So we are very happy with this product and the support you've provided for us. Wishing you great success in your business. All the best, F.K. |
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I set up my system..... It sounds very good. Since I haven't heard "good" in a long time, this will take awhile to evaluate. I think I still would like more depth, but who wouldn't! Anyway, I am very pleased with everything and thank you very, very much for the enormous time you spent with us and lunch. My wife and I were very impressed and pleased.Thanks again for everything. I sure appreciate being able to talk to knowledgeable people like you guys. R.L., CT. |
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Good call on that amp. Ah the new mc. Is nice. Thank you for your guidance on the mc352 and the autographed book. The amp and book I will cherish them both for the rest of my life. M.A., LA |
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I received the PS Audio 5.6 Preamplifier I purchased from
Audio Classics on E-Bay. I just wanted to thank you for the smooth transaction. The preamp was incredibly mint for its age, and the packaging was excellent. I have already put it into operation in my primary 2-channel system and it
works flawlessly. Thanks again, R.C., GA |
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I received the Speaker this afternoon and was very impressed with its packaging. You took a lot of pains in packing it and I deeply appreciate it. J.M., NY |
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I want to thank you for a very positive sales experience today! Thanks for helping me purchase two McIntosh MC501 amps from AudioClassics and for showing me new and prized McIntosh equipment. I found you to be very knowledgable about vintage and current McIntosh equipment. I will be in contact with you when I decide to purchase a new McIntosh preamp. J.G., VA |
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Received the 511-B Altec Horns in perfect order. Could not believe how well they where packaged. Very Professional. After our phone conversation i knew i would like doing business with Audio Classics. Thanks again, R.E., CA |
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All I can say is thank you so much for such a complete and detailed answer to my question. Unfortunately, this kind of response seems to be quite the exception.... where someone will help you when you are not actively buying something. It's service like that that makes someone like me come back in the future and not look elsewhere. R.A., NY |
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You know I keep all your emails as a Reference Book. I really appreciate the time you take and admire your wealth of knowledge and also your patience on a very personal level with your customers. I dont know how you do it. You have made all the difference in my audio upgrade: a very learning and pleasant experience. I will refer anybody to you.The problem is that thereare not that many people as serious about high end audio as they are accepting of cheap, main stream stuff you find in Circuit City and Best Buy. They dont take the time to get into anything. Shallow water swimmers!!! G.H., CA. |
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just a quick note to say that the MA5100 arrived safely back... Thank you for the fast fix of its tape monitor switch problem. The MR67 and MA5100 look fabulous together in their L12R wood cases and sound even better. You know it's funny that with all the talk about poor sound from first generation solid state how sweet and musical the MA5100 sounds. Same thing for first generation CD players - yet the MCD7000 continues to astound me with its great sound. (I guess McIntosh got it right the first time!) The MR67, MA5100 and MCD7000 are making great music in my living room and I thank you Frank, as always, for your excellent sales support and concern for your customers. After all the years of doing business with you I hope to be able to get out to Vestal to meet you in person sometime soon now that I'm retired and finally have some control over my schedule. Take Care and Thanks Again! C.G., IL |
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Just wanted to thank you. Saturday I hooked the MCD 7005 up. The sound of this unit is first rate. The sound is very detailed and just an out right pleasure to listen too and the unit is cosmetically near mint. M.A., LA |
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Just to inform you your sending was well received and working perfectly. Once again for your support and advice and I will not hesitate recommend you other stereo nuts or freaks. J.vW., Belgium |
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Now gear with the Audio Classics LED kits allready installed is a blessing & i'd be willing to pay a bit extra for such gear,i wouldnt classify putting a better lighting system from AC in Mac gear a mod, more like a must. from AudioKarma.com
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When I was a little kid in the early seventies my dad would wake the whole house up on weekend mornings with lots of classical music, simon & garfunkel, cat stevens, and pancakes..yummm. My dads stereo back then was a Pioneer 4 channel reciver with some huge homemade speakers made by one of my 4 brothers. That system was awesome ! Then as we got a little older my sister started dating this guy Jim, one day in the late seventies I went over to Jims house I saw and heard my first Mcintosh stereo ! From that day I was a Mcintosh person, even though I was only 14 and could not afford such equipment I knew people that could afford it ..so whenever I was around my dad or brothers or anyone who would listen I would tell them to buy a Mcintosh stereo . Dad fell first in the early 80's and bought a whole Mcintosh system 2255 c33 xrt22's thorens turntable, Tandberg reel to reel. That stereo still remains in his home today !! My brother ... fell after dad in the mid 80's and started buying Mcintosh pieces , my cousin .... bought a Mcintosh system with Klipsch spkrs. I got married :-) By the late 80's I had somehow aquired 2 pairs of Mcintosh speakers (xr5's i think ) along with a 2125 amp and c27 preamp !!, I was in heaven . Over the years my brothers ..... have all purchased Mcintosh systems and they are all different . I've listened to alot of systems in my lifetime and lived with an everchanging system my whole life, Ive always owned solid state amps and have been very happy with them ...but somewhere in the back of my mind I always felt I was missing something special for not owning any tube gear . Now , on a hot summer afternoon in Texas the UPS driver pulls up in front of my house ...after I help him get the 1 large box and 1 lighter one thru my front door I start unpacking the Amp and CD player, everything arrived in perfect condition ! After a week of listening to a lot of rock and jazz the mc352 and cd201 is a match made in Solid state heaven !!!!! I am hearing soooo much more information now!! AND any thought I had about buying tube gear has gone right out the window !! The music coming out of my dynaudio speakers is ...well ...So MUSICAL !!! Im still in a state of musical bliss re listening to my whole collection of cd's all over agian !!! I cant say enough how this amp-cd combo is giving me sound like the finest tube gear without tubes !! ... I lOVE YOU GUYS !!! :-) Customer for Life ! M.M., TX |
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I just wanted to say thank you once again for the great deal you gave me on the MC275/C220 combo to replace my MA6900. Even though my wife was on vacation last week I could barely get out of my listening chair to go anywhere… the sound of that tube combo is absolutely magic and it keeps getting better as the components burn in!
The MA6900 is a great piece but the MC275 is out of this world with the La Scalas! The C220 is just a superior instrument indeed… and the phono section… WOW. I have an old AR table with an Audio Techinica 440mla cartridge running through that phono section on the 220… it is unbelievably good. I have yet to hook the Scheu TT with Grado Sonata up to the 220… I just can’t get over the sound of that less $200 AR/440mla set up through the 220! It is a great all around preamp; I love the infinite volume and the silent switching and quiet running of the combination. I had never heard KT88 tubes before… I am astounded by the 275’s power and articulation… the music seems to come from everywhere and with great detail. This is indeed a millennial amplifier!
You have made it possible for me to have what I believe is the best sound possible with my ancillary equipment (as you know, mostly McIntosh from you!) and I am grateful for the super deal you gave me and for all the service you have provided me over the past few years.
Whenever I go towards Binghamton the truck always wants to take the Old Vestal Road exit… must be in the steering… or is it the driver? Again, Thank You! ST, PA |
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Got here in great shape - you boys do some serious packing. The
quality is really nice to see in this day and age. ....I am very happy, thanks! J.K., MD |
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Another BIG thanks to the service dept.
My MR-78 is back better than new.
They did some major work on this unit last year.
When it developed another problem, all got fixed under warranty.
Like they say down here "Dont get no better than that"
Thanks again. 73's J.Z., SC |
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Re MA6900 The amp arrived Yesterday....in good shape. I am quite impressed with the sound quality compared to my old MA6100. Just as you suggested. The clean power is allowing me to play music at slightly higher volumes (my preference) with greatly increased dynamics including the bottom end... through my Monitor Audio RS6 speakers. In fact, it was like buying new....upgraded speakers. Thanks, D.S., PA
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I just wanted to say thank you for every thing, The Mc. Is very nice indeed the sound is first rate. The night we set things up the Crown Royal was opened and the toast was made. One to Frank (McIntosh), Roger (Russell) & Gordon (Gow) and the other was to you Frank (Gow) for making me one hell of a deal and seeing that things were the right components that were a match made in heaven. Please if you talk to Roger please pass this on to him the xr19’s are fantastic speakers and the work he did with all the engineering and research really shows with these speaker. As a young teen seeing the 19’s in the black and white MC. catalog was one thing but to own a pair of these speakers is a fantasy come true. Thank you Roger. M.A., LA. |
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