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Community => Non-audio hobbies and interests => Humour and Jokes => Topic started by: Archguy on 5 Aug 2017, 11:36 am

Title: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: Archguy on 5 Aug 2017, 11:36 am: As usual, I have no idea which circle to put my thread in :?

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51oxNGBnfAL._SL1000_.jpg)

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The McIntosh MCLK12 mantle clock is a celebration of time while being a tribute to classic McIntosh design

For $1800, they should at least spell "mantel" correctly.. :roll:

http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=Accessories&ProductId=MCLK12
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: Scott F. on 5 Aug 2017, 11:43 am: ...and for the Mac fan, it's highly coveted.

I'd love to have one but no way I'd drop $1800 for a new one. Not sure I'd go $800(ish) for a used one either.

It's extremely cool though if you are into big blue meters and green lettering :thumb:
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: JLM on 5 Aug 2017, 12:42 pm: Like putting a Rolls Royce grill on the front of your Beetle. :o

IMO this is the epitome of McIntosh statements, for better or worse.

BTW I owned a MA6100 (70 wpc integrated from the 70's) and while well built, it sounded much worse than the Pioneer 626 receiver that it replaced.
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: rockadanny on 5 Aug 2017, 06:00 pm: I've never owned any Mc gear, but I think this is cool as hell. And had I the dough to spend that much without flinching I certainly would get one. Probably the coolest clock I've ever seen. So if any of my rich uncles are watching ...
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: JerryM on 5 Aug 2017, 06:22 pm: That clock would look awesome in the same room as this:

Frank Sinatra's mint MC2000 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/McIntosh-MC2000-Power-Amplifier-MINT-SINATRA-ESTATE-/302304784407).
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: thunderbrick on 5 Aug 2017, 11:10 pm: Quote from: Archguy on 5 Aug 2017, 11:36 am

For $1800, they should at least spell "mantel" correctly.. :roll:

Uh, I think they did. I see it both ways.
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: thunderbrick on 5 Aug 2017, 11:14 pm: Quote from: JerryM on 5 Aug 2017, 06:22 pm
That clock would look awesome in the same room as this:

Frank Sinatra's mint MC2000 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/McIntosh-MC2000-Power-Amplifier-MINT-SINATRA-ESTATE-/302304784407).

Frank Sinatra Junior. I'll give 'em $250 for it. :lol:
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: srb on 5 Aug 2017, 11:16 pm: Quote from: thunderbrick on 5 Aug 2017, 11:10 pm
Uh, I think they did. I see it both ways.

Yes, but one of them is wrong! The mantel shelf (most often associated with a fireplace) spelling is most easily remembered with "you put the telephone on the mantel"
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: JerryM on 5 Aug 2017, 11:24 pm: Quote from: thunderbrick on 5 Aug 2017, 11:14 pm
Frank Sinatra Junior. I'll give 'em $250 for it. :lol:

Well hell, someone should kidnap that fuckin' amp. :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: thunderbrick on 5 Aug 2017, 11:57 pm: Quote from: srb on 5 Aug 2017, 11:16 pm
Yes, but one of them is wrong! The mantel shelf (most often associated with a fireplace) spelling is most easily remembered with "you put the telephone on the mantel"

Not impressed by the telephone quote, but upon further investigation you are right and I am wrong. :slap:
Mea Culpa.
Title: Re: Did McIntosh really do this?
Post by: Archguy on 7 Aug 2017, 02:02 am: For less than $1800, you can get a nice one that plays music.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/McIntosh-MC2205-Stereo-Power-Amplifier/112472234282

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-McIntosh-MC2205-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-Solid-State-w-Walnut-Cabinet/202008295060

Speaking of which, does anyone know who makes solid wood surrounds for old components?

I put a new thread about it here
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=151969.new#new
but I'm not really sure where on AC it should go.