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[[Image:mc275.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The McIntosh MC275II vacuum tube power amp. Introduced in 1993, this "commemorative edition" is an updated version of the classic 1960s MC275]] |
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McIntosh Laboratory is a manufacturer of high end audio equipment based in Binghampton, NY. Founded in 1947 by Frank McIntosh, the company was noted for its high quality vacuum tube components. The "classic" tube components of the 1960s include the MC275 power amp, the C22 preamp, and the MR67 tuner. Later McIntosh solid-state power amps are famous for their distinctive blue colored meters. The company was purchased by the Japanese car audio maker Clarion in 1990. McIntosh components, particularly the early tube models, are highly regarded in Japan. In a speech shortly after the purchase, Clarion president Yutaka Oyamada told McIntosh employees, "...we like McIntosh as it is, and we have no intention of changing what has made it so successful..." Since the Clarion purchase, McIntosh has expanded into car audio and home theater. The $140,000 Ford GT includes a McIntosh in-dash CD player. |
McIntosh Laboratory is a manufacturer of high end audio equipment based in Binghampton, NY. Founded in 1947 by Frank McIntosh, the company was noted for its high quality vacuum tube components. The "classic" tube components of the 1960s include the MC275 power amp, the C22 preamp, and the MR67 tuner. Later McIntosh solid-state power amps are famous for their distinctive blue colored meters. The company was purchased by the Japanese car audio maker Clarion in 1990. McIntosh components, particularly the early tube models, are highly regarded in Japan. In a speech shortly after the purchase, Clarion president Yutaka Oyamada told McIntosh employees, "...we like McIntosh as it is, and we have no intention of changing what has made it so successful..." Since the Clarion purchase, McIntosh has expanded into car audio and home theater. The $140,000 Ford GT includes a McIntosh in-dash CD player. |
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McIntosh also manufactures speakers, although they are not as highly regarded as their electronics. |
McIntosh also manufactures speakers, although they are not as highly regarded as their electronics. |
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Revision as of 00:52, 21 April 2005
McIntosh Laboratory is a manufacturer of high end audio equipment based in Binghampton, NY. Founded in 1947 by Frank McIntosh, the company was noted for its high quality vacuum tube components. The "classic" tube components of the 1960s include the MC275 power amp, the C22 preamp, and the MR67 tuner. Later McIntosh solid-state power amps are famous for their distinctive blue colored meters. The company was purchased by the Japanese car audio maker Clarion in 1990. McIntosh components, particularly the early tube models, are highly regarded in Japan. In a speech shortly after the purchase, Clarion president Yutaka Oyamada told McIntosh employees, "...we like McIntosh as it is, and we have no intention of changing what has made it so successful..." Since the Clarion purchase, McIntosh has expanded into car audio and home theater. The $140,000 Ford GT includes a McIntosh in-dash CD player.
McIntosh also manufactures speakers, although they are not as highly regarded as their electronics.