[Archguy]

As usual, I have no idea which circle to put my thread in 

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..

http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=Accessories&ProductId=MCLK12

[Scott F.]

...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

[JLM]

Like putting a Rolls Royce grill on the front of your Beetle.   

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.

[rockadanny]

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 ...

[JerryM]

That clock would look awesome in the same room as this:

Frank Sinatra's mint MC2000.

[thunderbrick]

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

Uh, I think they did.  I see it both ways.

[thunderbrick]

That clock would look awesome in the same room as this:

Frank Sinatra's mint MC2000.

Frank Sinatra Junior.  I'll give 'em $250 for it.   

[srb]

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"

[JerryM]

Frank Sinatra Junior.  I'll give 'em $250 for it.   

Well hell, someone should kidnap that fuckin' amp. 

[thunderbrick]

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.   
Mea Culpa. 

[Archguy]

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.