McIntosh Laboratory

Frank H. McIntosh and Gordon Gow co-founded McIntosh in 1949. The company was originally located in Silver Spring MD. It moved to Binghamton NY in 1951.

Dave O'Brien joined McIntosh in 1962. He led the McIntosh Amplifier Clinics for the next 29 years. Dave retired on June 11, 1999, after 38 years of service with McIntosh.{{cite web | url=http://www.roger-russell.com/clinics.htm | title=Dave O'Brien's McIntosh Amplifier Clinic Page }}

In 1965, Mcintosh amps were used to power President Lyndon B. Johnson’s inauguration speech.{{cite web | url=https://blog.dupontregistry.com/features/636742/history-of-mcintosh-labs/ | title=History of McIntosh Labs: Luxurious Sound with Iconic Style | date=19 June 2017 }}

McIntosh created a Loudspeaker division in 1967.{{cite web |url=http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/inside/87.asp |title=McIntosh | Heritage |publisher=Mcintoshlabs.com |accessdate=2013-08-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110306151227/http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/inside/87.asp |archive-date=2011-03-06 |url-status=dead }}

McIntosh amplifiers were used at the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969.https://hometheaterreview.com/how-mcintosh-powered-woodstock/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}{{Cite web |date=2019-07-22 |title=How Hanley Sound and McIntosh Made Woodstock Possible with Better Festival Sound |url=https://www.commercialintegrator.com/av/hanley-sound-mcintosh-amplification-festival/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Commercial Integrator |language=en}} A battery of twenty McIntosh MC3500 tube amplifiers were used to power the JBL speakers at Woodstock for the 400,000+ fans in attendance.{{cite web | url=https://www.soundandvision.com/content/mcintosh-modernizes-legendary-woodstock-amplifier | title=McIntosh Modernizes Legendary Woodstock Amplifier | date=5 November 2021 }} Urban legend has it that these amps needed to be cooled by ice on the hot August days so they would not overheat but McIntosh Laboratory Inc President, Charlie Randall, dismissed the tale as folk lore saying "Any ice packed around the amps in the middle of August would have quickly melted and the resulting water would have caused massive issues with the electronics".{{cite web | url=https://wifihifi.com/a-look-back-at-woodstock/#:~:text=Mics%20and%20instruments%20at%20Woodstock,times%2C%20by%20blocks%20of%20ice | title=A Look Back at Woodstock and the Audio Gear That Made the Festival Happen | date=21 August 2020 }}

On March 23, 1974, the Grateful Dead's "Wall of Sound" debuted at the Cow Palace{{Cite web |title=Amazing Vintage Photos Of The Grateful Dead's Wall Of Sound, 1974 » Design You Trust |url=https://designyoutrust.com/2020/03/amazing-vintage-photos-of-the-grateful-deads-wall-of-sound-1974/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=designyoutrust.com}} in Daly City, CA (and then subsequently on other tour locations). It reportedly used forty-eight 300-watt per channel (600 wpc in a bridged monoblock configuration) McIntosh model MC2300 solid state amplifiers for a total of 28,800 watts of continuous power to power a speaker system over 100 feet wide and three stories tall.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-04 |title=McIntosh Launches Official Capsule Collection Celebrating Grateful Dead's Iconic "Wall of Sound" |url=https://audioxpress.com/news/mcintosh-launches-official-capsule-collection-celebrating-grateful-dead-s-iconic-wall-of-sound |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=audioXpress |language=en}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wallofsound.ws/ |title=Grateful Dead and the Wall of Sound |publisher=Wallofsound.ws |date=1974-05-17 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}

In October 1977, Gordon Gow became president and CEO when Mr. McIntosh retired. Mr. McIntosh sold his stock shares to top management and a few dedicated McIntosh investors. He was retained with a salary on a consulting basis. He moved from his home in Endicott, NY to Scottsdale, Arizona{{cite web |url=http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/inside/86.asp |title=McIntosh | Heritage |publisher=Mcintoshlabs.com |accessdate=2013-08-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110306151222/http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/inside/86.asp |archive-date=2011-03-06 |url-status=dead }}

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After a long and illustrious history that saw them expand their business around the world, the company began to struggle and was ultimately acquired by Clarion, a large Japanese manufacturer of car stereo gear in 1990 for 28.6 million dollars.{{cite web | url=http://www.soundstageultra.com/features/2008_09_15.htm | title=Ultra Audio Archives -- the Birth and Life of an Audiophile: A Journey from Entry-Level to McIntosh (9/2008) }}{{cite web | url=https://www.strata-gee.com/like-a-cat-with-9-lives-mcintosh-is-once-again-acquired-by-a-private-equity-company/ | title=Like a Cat with 9-Lives, McIntosh is Once Again Acquired by a Private Equity Company | date=15 June 2022 }} 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 that "we like McIntosh as it is, and we have no intention of changing what has made it so successful."{{cite web | url=http://www.roger-russell.com/mcintosh2.htm#mcintoshsold | title=McIntosh Laboratory Part 2 | first = Roger | last = Russell | publisher = Roger-Russell.com | date = n.d. | at = § McIntosh Sold To Clarion | access-date = February 28, 2022}} After the Clarion purchase, McIntosh expanded into car audio and home theater.

In May 2003, Clarion sold McIntosh Laboratory to D&M Holdings also of Japan. The company continued to operate independent engineering, design, and divisions.{{Cite web |title=D&M holding acquire McIntosh |url=http://pro-music-news.com/html/01/e30311dm.htm |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=pro-music-news.com}}

On October 8, 2012, Fine Sounds SpA of Milan, Italy, announced it had purchased McIntosh.{{cite web |url=http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/fine-sounds-group-acquires-mcintosh-laboratory/ |title=Fine Sounds Group Acquires McIntosh Laboratory |publisher=The Absolute Sound. |date=2012-10-08}} In May 2014, the CEO of Fine Sounds Group, along with the President of McIntosh Labs, led a management buyout of the Fine Sounds Group from its Italian investment firm owner, Quadrivio Investment Group.{{cite web |url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/grange-and-randall-lead-management-buyout-of-fine-sounds-group-in-partnership-with-lbo-france-and-yarpa-2014-05-09 |title=Grange and Randall Lead Management Buyout of Fine Sounds Group in Partnership with LBO France and Yarpa |publisher=marketwatch.com |date=2014-05-09}}

Since then, Fine Sounds Group has renamed itself McIntosh Group and relocated from Milan to New York.{{cite web |url=http://www.mcintoshgroup.com/en-us/company/company-profile |title=McIntosh Group company profile |publisher=mcintoshgroup.com |date= |access-date=2017-01-23}}{{cite web |url=http://www.twice.com/news/audio/fine-sounds-group-changes-name-mcintosh-group/62447 |title=Fine Sounds Group changes name to McIntosh Group |publisher=Twice.com |date=2016-08-10}} McIntosh Group is a holding company for the brands McIntosh Laboratory, Sonus Faber, Sumiko Phono Cartridges, Fine Sounds Americas, Fine Sounds BeNelux, and Fine Sounds U.K.{{cite web | url=https://mcintoshgroup.com/about/ | title=About – McIntosh Group }} It has also partnered Sonus Faber with Maserati and partnered McIntosh Audio with Jeep.{{Cite web|url=https://mcintoshgroup.com/|title=McIntosh Group – World Leader in Premium Audio}} Jeff Poggi and Charlie Randall were named Co-CEO's in 2017 of McIntosh Group.{{Cite web |date=2017-07-11 |title=McIntosh Group Names Jeff Poggi As Co CEO {{!}} Hifi Pig |url=https://www.hifipig.com/mcintosh-group-names-jeff-poggi-as-co-chief-executive-officer/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |language=en-US}} Daniel Pidgeon is the current CEO of McIntosh Group (since June 2022).https://www.signalhire.com/profiles/daniel-pidgeon%27s-email/118565401 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}

Charlie Randall is the current President of McIntosh Laboratory (since 2001).https://twitter.com/mcintoshlabs/status/1371957197253578756 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Shaw |first=Amy |date=2023-02-15 |title=Congratulations to our 2023 Building BC Award Winners |url=https://greaterbinghamtonchamber.com/congratulations-to-our-2023-building-bc-award-winners/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce |language=en-US}}

Dallas-based private investment firm Highlander Partners, acquired McIntosh Group (which includes McIntosh Laboratory) as part of their equity portfolio in June 2022.{{cite press release | url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/highlander-partners-announces-the-acquisition-of-mcintosh-group-the-leader-in-premium-consumer-audio-technology-301568245.html | title=Highlander Partners Announces the Acquisition of McIntosh Group, the Leader in Premium Consumer Audio Technology }} McIntosh Laboratory's revenue was $25 million and $42 million in 2021 and 2022, respectively.{{cite web | url=https://www.konaequity.com/company/mcintosh-laboratory-10402399114/ | title=McIntosh Laboratory - 25000000 Revenue }}{{cite web | url=https://www.zippia.com/mcintosh-laboratory-careers-1161725/revenue/ | title=McIntosh Laboratory Revenue: Annual, Quarterly, and Historic - Zippia | date=14 December 2021 }} On 19 November 2024, Highlander Partners announced the sale of McIntosh Group to Bose Corporation for an undisclosed sum.https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/local-business/bose-corp-acquires-mcintosh-group/https://www.whathifi.com/news/boses-historic-double-swoop-sees-the-us-brand-acquire-mcintosh-and-sonus-faber

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• Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, reached a settlement agreement with McIntosh president, Gordon Gow, to use the name Macintosh for Apple's start-up personal computer line. Although the brand names have a different spelling, they sounded enough alike when pronounced that the agreement required a placard to be placed on the back of the Macintosh Plus 1MB computer starting in March 1983. In March 1986, Apple gained exclusive license rights to use the Macintosh name for an undisclosed but substantial sum of money.{{Cite web |title=Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs secures Macintosh name {{!}} Cult of Mac |url=https://www.cultofmac.com/454244/steve-jobs-naming-macintosh/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=www.cultofmac.com|date=16 November 2023 }}{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Marcel |date=2023-11-16 |title=Steve Jobs Writes a Letter |url=https://thisdayintechhistory.com/11/16/steve-jobs-writes-a-letter/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=This Day in Tech History |language=en-US}}
• In 2002, McIntosh developed the Harley-Davidson riser mount radio. Sold through Harley dealerships, the radio could be added to many Harley models that lacked mobile audio.
• On November 7, 2017, McIntosh founders Frank McIntosh and Gordon Gow were posthumously inducted into the Consumer Technology Hall of fame in a ceremony held at the Rainbow room in New York City. This honor is bestowed upon those who have made a significant impact in the technology sector with products and technologies that improve lives around the world.{{Cite web |title=McIntosh Founders Inducted into Consumer Technology Hall of Fame |url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/frank-mcintosh-and-gordon-gow-consumer-technology-hall-of-fame |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=McIntoshLabs |language=en}}
• The World of McIntosh Experience Center was a 12,000 square foot, five story townhouse located in the SoHo district of New York. It was open for tours from 2015 to 2021 and was used as a retail showroom for McIntosh, as well as for private events such as movie screenings, art exhibits, and presentations.{{Cite web |last=Savona |first=Anthony |date=2019-07-03 |title=Experiencing the World of McIntosh |url=https://www.residentialsystems.com/blogs/experiencing-the-world-of-mcintosh |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Residential Systems |language=en-GB}} On September 21, 2023, an 11,000 square foot townhome labeled The McIntosh House of Sound opened in NYC's Chelsea District. Similar to the World of McIntosh Experience Center, it showcases audio products from McIntosh, Sonus faber, Pro-Ject, Rotel, and Sumiko.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-22 |title=McIntosh's House of Sound is a five-story audio Eden in NYC |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/mcintosh-opens-house-of-sound-new-york-audio-showroom/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Digital Trends |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Our Services, Audio Immersive Experiences, by Appointment Only. |url=https://houseofsoundnyc.com/about/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=House of Sound |language=en-US}}
• In addition to past celebrities such as Howard Hughes{{Cite web |title=Roger Tolces and Howard Hughes - Advanced Electronic Security Company |url=http://www.bugsweeps.com/info/howard_hughes.html |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=www.bugsweeps.com}} George Harrison,{{Cite web |title=Ideal Gear For The Monomaniac & McIntosh And A Tip For The Beatles Excerpts from the book McIntosh "...For the Love of Music..." Book Written By Ken Kessler |url=https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/manufacture/0819/McIntosh_For_The_Love_Of_Music.htm |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=www.enjoythemusic.com}} and Jerry Garcia,{{Cite web |date=2021-10-06 |title=From the Vault: Klipsch, McIntosh, Altec from the Grateful Dead's deep Sotheby's auction |url=https://insheepsclothinghifi.com/grateful-dead-hi-fi-auction/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=In Sheeps Clothing |language=en}} some notable artists and audio aficionados who own McIntosh gear for personal use today are John Mayer, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Fallon, Tom Cruise and Bob Weir.{{Cite web |title=FACTORY TOUR: MCINTOSH LABS, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – McIntosh Group |url=https://mcintoshgroup.com/uncategorized/factory-tour-mcintosh-labs-binghamton-new-york/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=O'Brien |first=Jordan |date=2015-11-16 |title=Tom Cruise, Jimmy Fallon Discuss 2-Channel Vinyl Listening Rooms |url=https://essentialinstall.com/news/home-cinema/tom-cruise-jimmy-fallon-discuss-2-channel-vinyl-listening-rooms/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Essential Install |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=Grateful Dead's Bob Weir is the 'Voice of Sound' for McIntosh – McIntosh Group |url=https://mcintoshgroup.com/news/grateful-deads-bob-weir-is-the-voice-of-sound-for-mcintosh/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-07-14 |title=McIntosh Labs "The Voice of Sound", A Short Film Narrated by Bob Weir |url=https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2021/07/14/mcintosh-labs-the-voice-of-sound-a-short-film-narrated-by-bob-weir/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Part-Time Audiophile |language=en-US}}

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1949: Tubed Unity Coupled 50W1 Power Amplifier.{{cite web | url=https://www.stereophile.com/content/mcintosh-laboratory-mc462-power-amplifier | title=McIntosh Laboratory MC462 power amplifier | date=19 April 2019 }}

1955: C8 Audio Compensator preamplifier{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=The Audio Compensator |url=https://www.psaudio.com/blogs/pauls-posts/the-audio-compensator |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=PS Audio |language=en}}

Late 1960s: MC 2505 First Transistor amp utilizing Autoformer technology.

Late 1960s: MC 3500 Tube Power Amplifier, 350 WPC.

Early 1970s: MC 2300 Power Amplifier, 300 WPC.

Early 1980s: MC 2500 Power Amplifier, 500 WPC Power Guard and similar chassis to MC 2300.

Around 1990: MC 2600 Power Amplifier, 600 WPC Power Guard final version on MC 2300 Chassis.

Around 1990: MC 7300, 300 WPC and much smaller than MC 2300.

Around 2006: MC2KW 2000WPC 3 Chassis Quad Balanced Amplifier.{{cite web | url=https://www.audioholics.com/trade-shows/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/mcintosh-mc2kw-power-amplifier | title=McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier | date=9 January 2006 }}

Around 2008: MT10 Precision Turntable.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.wired.com/2008/12/mcintoshs-mt10-turntable/ |title = Review: McIntosh MT10 turntable {{!}} WIRED| magazine=Wired | last1=Livengood | first1=Elizabeth }}

Around 2017: MC1.25KW, 1200 WPC Single Chassis Quad balanced Amp.{{Cite web|url=https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2017/11/09/mcintosh-drops-1200-watt-amp-mc1-2kw-quad-balanced-power-amplifier/|title = McIntosh drops 1,200 watt amp: MC1.25KW Quad Balanced Power Amplifier|date = 9 November 2017}}

Around 2019: MA352 Integrated Hybrid Amplifier{{Cite web |date=2019-09-04 |title=Tools of the Trade: McIntosh MA352 Amplifier Combines Unparalleled Audio Quality with Stunning Design - JAZZIZ Magazine |url=https://www.jazziz.com/tools-of-the-trade-mcintosh-ma352-amplifier-combines-unparalleled-audio-quality-with-stunning-design/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |language=en-US}}

Around 2019: MC3500 MkII 350 WPC Mono Vacuum Tube Amp inspired by the 50th Anniversary of the MC3500 that powered Woodstock.

{{Cite web|url=https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/mcintosh-mc3500-mkiic12000stc12000c-review|title = McIntosh MC3500 MkII Australian HIFI|date = 1 February 2023}}

Around 2020: MA12000, 350 WPC Hybrid Tube/SS Integrated Amp (most powerful tube/solid state integrated amp from Mcintosh to date) {{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2020/10/10/mcintosh-unveils-its-most-powerful-amplifier-ever-and-this-one-has-everything/?sh=3ab7620828f8 |title = McIntosh MA12000 Integrated Amplifier| website=Forbes }}

Around 2023: MC451, 150WPC/300 WPC Hybrid Tube/SS Integrated Amp {{cite web |url=https://hometheaterreview.com/a-revolutionary-amplifier-mcintosh-mc451-wins-ces-2023-innovation-award/ |title = McIntosh MC 451 hybrid amplifier wins CES innovation award| date=16 January 2023 }}

Around 2023: PS2k Powered Subwoofer {{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2023/09/07/how-deep-is-your-love-mcintosh-launches-its-behemoth-of-bass/?sh=37d328ac793b |title = McIntosh PS2k Powered Subwoofer| website=Forbes }}

09/03/2013 D100 Digital Preamp Receives AVforums.com "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" Award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/d100-avforumscom|title=McIntosh D100 Digital Preamp Receives AVforums.com Award|website=McIntoshLabs}}

04/02/2015 MA8000 Integrated Amplifier named "Best Amplifier" by Hi-Fi World.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA8000-Hi-Fi-World-award | title=McIntosh MA8000 named 'Best Amplifier' by Hi-Fi World }}

06/05/2015 MA8000 Integrated Amplifier named "High End Stereo Amplifier of the Year" by Lyd & Bilde.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA8000-Lyd--Bilde-Best-Amp | title=McIntosh MA8000 named 'High End Stereo Amplifier of the Year' by Lyd & Bilde }}

11/25/2015 MA5200 Integrated Amplifier Wins "Diapason d'Or" Award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA5200-Diapason-dOr-2015-Hi-Fi-Award | title=McIntosh MA5200 Integrated Amplifier Wins Diapason d'Or 2015 Hi-Fi Award }}

12/09/2015 MC452 Amplifier and C2500 preamplifier win Sound+Image Award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MC452-and-C2500-2016-SoundImage-Award | title=McIntosh MC452 and C2500 Win 2016 Sound+Image Award }}

02/10/2016 C1100 Preamplifier Wins "Stereo Sound Grand Prix Award".{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/C1100-Stereo-Sound-Grand-Prix-2015-Award | title=McIntosh C1100 Preamplifier Wins Prestigious Stereo Sound Grand Prix 2015 Award }}

02/24/2016 MCD550 SACD/CD player named product of the year by HiFi Review.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MCD550-HiFi-Review-Product-of-the-Year-Award | title=McIntosh MCD550 SACD/CD Player named a Product of the Year }}

03/03/2016 MC152 named "Best Amplifier" by HiFi World.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MC152-Hi-Fi-World-award | title=McIntosh MC152 Named 'Best Amplifier 2015' by Hi-Fi World }}

11/22/2016 C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier named "Product of the Year" by Absolute Sound.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/C22-The-Absolute-Sound-Product-of-the-Year | title=McIntosh C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Named a Product of the Year by the Absolute Sound }}

12/15/2016 RS100 Wireless Speaker Wins "Diapason d'Or" Hi-Fi Award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/RS100-Diapason-dOr-2016-Hi-Fi-Award | title=McIntosh RS100 Wireless Speaker Wins Diapason d'Or 2016 Hi-Fi Award }}

02/08/2017 MC275 Vacuum Tube Amplifier & C22 Vacuum Tube preamplifier win Absolute Sound's "Editor's Choice" award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/C22-and-MC275-The-Absolute-Sound-Editors-Choice-Award | title=McIntosh MC275 and C22 Receive 2017 Editor's Choice Awards from the Absolute Sound }}

06/02/2017 MCD550 SACD/CD player wind "Outstanding Product Award" by Speaker Shack.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MCD550-The-Speaker-Shack | title=The Speaker Shack awards the McIntosh MCD550 SACD/CD Player with an Outstanding Product Award }}

08/02/2017 MT5 Turntable wins "Top Quality" award from Fedelta del Suono.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MT5-Fedelta-del-Suono | title=McIntosh MT5 Precision Turntable Wins Top Quality Award from Fedeltà del Suono }}

11/15/2017 MC1.25KW Amplifier & MA9000 Integrated Amp win Stereo Sound's "Grand Prix" Awards.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA9000-and-MC125KW-Grand-Prix-2017 | title=McIntosh MC1.25KW Amplifier and MA9000 Integrated Amplifier win Stereo Sound 2017 Grand Prix Awards }}

11/17/2017 MA8900 Integrated Amplifier Wins "Diapason d'Or" award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA8900-Diapason--dOr-2017-Hi-Fi-Award | title=McIntosh MA8900 Integrated Amplifier Wins Diapason d'Or 2017 Hi-Fi Award }}

12/11/2017 MA8900 named "Best Stereo Integrated Amplifier" by Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA8900-SECRETS-of-Home-Theater-and-High-Fidelity-Best-Of-Award | title=McIntosh MA8900 Named 2017 Best Stereo Integrated Amplifier }}

02/01/2018 MA9000 Integrated Amplifier "Product of the Year" by SoundStage! Network.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA9000-SoundStage | title=McIntosh MA9000 wins Reviewers' Choice Award from SoundStage! Network }}

07/31/2018 C52 and C47 Preamplifiers receive "Golden Ear" Awards from The Absolute Sound.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/C52-and-C47-Golden-Ear-Awards-2018 | title=McIntosh C52 and C47 Preamplifiers Receive 2018 Golden Ear Awards from the Absolute Sound }}

11/09/2018 MA252 Integrated Amplifier Wins "Diapason d'Or" Award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA252-Diapason-dOr-2018-Hi-Fi-Award | title=McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amplifier Wins Diapason d'Or 2018 Hi-Fi Award }}

11/13/2018 MC611 Amplifier Wins Stereo Sounds "Grand Prix" Award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MC611-Grand-Prix-2018 | title=McIntosh MC611 Amplifier Wins Stereo Sound 2018 Grand Prix Award }}

01/23/2019 MA9000 Integrated Amplifier named "Product of the Year" by SoundStage! Network.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA9000-SoundStage-POTY | title=McIntosh MA9000 named 2018 Integrated Amplifier Product of the Year by SoundStage! Network }}

12/13/2019 MC312 Amplifier wins "Best Stereo Power Amplifier of 2019" by Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MC312-Secrets-of-Home-Theater-and-High-Fidelity-Best-Of-Award | title=McIntosh MC312 named Best Stereo Power Amplifier of 2019 }}

01/22/2020 MCD600 SACD/CD Player named "Product of the Year" by Hi=Fi i Muzyka Magazine from Poland.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MCD600-Hi-Fi-i-Muzyka | title=MCD600 named 2020 SACD/CD Player Product of the Year by Hi-Fi i Muzyka }}

01/24/2020 MTI100 Integrated Turntable named "Product of the Year 2019" by Audiophile Apartment.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MTI100-The-Audiophile-Apartment | title=MTI100 named the Audiophile Apartment's Product of the Year 2019 }}

12/01/2020 MA352 Integrated Amplifier named "Best Hybrid Amplifier 2020" by Hi-Fi World.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA352-Hi-Fi-World-Best-Hybrid-Amplifier-2020-Award | title="Audacious" MA352 Integrated Amplifier Named Best Hybrid Amplifier 2020 }}

12/10/2020 C53 Stereo Preamplifier named "2020 Best High-End Stereo Preamplier" by Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/C53-Secrets-of-Home-Theater-and-High-Fidelity-Best-Of-Award | title=SECRETS of Home Theater and High Fidelity has named the C53 as their 2020 Best High-End Stereo Preamplifier }}

06/08/2021 MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Tube/Solid State Amplifier awarded prestigious "Applause" award by StereoNET UK.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA12000-StereoNET-UK | title=StereoNET UK reviews the MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier }}

12/02/2021 MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Tube/Solid State Amplifier awarded "Reference" award by France's Haute Fidelite's magazine.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA12000-Haute-Fidelite | title=MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Reviewed by Haute Fidélité }}

12/08/2021 MHA200 Headphone Amplifier named "Headphone Amplifier of the Year" by HiFi+.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MHA200-HiFi-Plus | title=MHA200 Named Headphone Amplifier of the Year by HiFi+ Magazine }}

12/13/2021 MA12000 Hybrid Integrated Tube/Solid State Amplifier Wins Stereo Sound's "2021 Grand Prix" Award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA12000-Grand-Prix-2021 | title=McIntosh MA12000 Integrated Amplifier Wins Stereo Sound 2021 Grand Prix Award }}

12/22/2022 MC3500 Vacuum Tube Amplifier Wins Stereo Sound's "2022 Grand Prix" Award.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MC3500-Grand-Prix-2022 | title=McIntosh MC3500 Vacuum Tube Amplifier Wins Stereo Sound 2022 Grand Prix Award }}

01/04/2023 MC451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier named CES 2023 "Innovation Award Honoree".{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MC451-CES-2023-Innovation-Award | title=McIntosh MC451 Named CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree }}

01/17/2023 MA8950 Stereo Amplifier receives "Editor's Choice" Award for Best High End Stereo Amp from AVS forums.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MA8950-AVForums | title=MA8950 Receives Editor's Choice Award for Best High-End Stereo Amplifier 2022 from AVForums }}

01/26/2023 MHA200 Vacuum Tube Headphone Amplifier wins AVS "Editor's Choice" award for Best High-End Hi=Fi Product 2022.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/MHA200-AVForums | title=MHA200 Receives Editor's Choice Award for Best High-End Hi-Fi Product 2022 from AVForums }}

03/23/2023 MX123 and MC257 win Robb Report Best Home Theater A/V Processor and Amplifier {{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-03-23 |title=Robb Report Audio Awards 2023: The 40 Best Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Turntables, and More |url=https://robbreport.com/gear/audio/gallery/robb-report-audio-awards-2023-1234814210/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Robb Report |language=en-US}}

05/14/2023 C12000 Solid State & Vacuum Tube Preamplifier and the MC3500 Vacuum Tube Amplifier MkII named Stereo Pre-power Amplifiers of the Year by What Hi-Fi Magazine.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-05-15 |title=WINNERS: Stereo Amplifiers – Sound+Image Awards 2023 |url=https://www.whathifi.com/features/winners-stereo-amplifiers-soundimage-awards-2023 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=whathifi |language=en}}

In the all-tube receiver-amplifier category of the 1970s, competition in audio products for McIntosh came from Dynaco, Fisher Electronics, H.H. Scott, Inc., Sherwood (company), Marantz, Luxman, Sansui Electric, Audio Research, Sequerra, Harman Kardon, and Phase Linear (transistor).

During the 80's through mid 2000's products from Bob Carver, Sunfire, Conrad Johnston, Mark Levinson Audio Systems, Technics (brand), Akai, Accuphase, Pioneer Elite, NAD Electronics, Audio Research, Adcom, Bang & Olufsen, Scientific Audio Electronics (SAE), Yamaha, Onkyo, Marantz, Denon, Harman Kardon, and Sony ES series were competitive.

Today Mark Levinson,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-12-30 |title=Mcintosh Vs Mark Levinson Amplifiers - BoomSpeaker |url=https://boomspeaker.com/mcintosh-vs-mark-levinson-amps/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=boomspeaker.com |language=en-US}} PS Audio, Audio Research, Jeff Rowland, Manley Laboratories, Accuphase, Allnic Audio, MBL, McGary, Naim Audio, Anthem, Adcom, Emotiva, Trinnov, Integra, Marantz, NAD Electronics, Scientific Audio Electronics (SAE), Hegel, Immersive Audio Technologies (StormAudio), Bryston Audio,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-12-30 |title=Bryston vs McIntosh Amps (The Truth) - BoomSpeaker |url=https://boomspeaker.com/bryston-vs-mcintosh/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=boomspeaker.com |language=en-US}} Krell Industries, Parasound{{Cite news |last=Hansen |first=Arthur |date=2020-07-24 |title=The Good, The Better, Which is The Best? - Audible Images AV |language=en-US |work=Audible Images AV |url=https://audibleimagesav.com/2020/07/24/the-good-the-better-which-is-the-best/ |access-date=2023-12-13}} and Dan D'agostino{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-12-01 |title=Our picks of 2022's best hifi |url=https://audiograde.uk/our-picks-of-2022s-best-hifi/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Audiograde |language=en-GB}} are examples of modern-day high end audio products that compete with McIntosh.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-11-28 |title=The Best Amplifiers {{!}} Buyers Guide 2022 |url=https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2021/11/28/the-best-amplifiers-buyers-guide-2022/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Part-Time Audiophile |language=en-US}}

For the present day historical audio collector, McIntosh is the most valued when measured by marketplace prices. “After 66 years in business, McIntosh is the rock of the high end. Their products are always competitive in terms of sound quality, they're generally of above-average reliability, and their resale value is among the best in the business” as quoted by Jeff Fritz of SoundStage! Ultra publications.{{cite web | url=https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/features-menu/opinion-menu/588-why-mcintosh-succeeds-where-others-fail | title=Why McIntosh Succeeds Where Others Fail }}{{Cite web |last=Klein |first=Benjamin C. |title=Reaching potential customers key to McIntosh success |url=https://www.pressconnects.com/story/money/2016/03/25/reaching-potential-customers-key-mcintosh-success/81446646/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Press & Sun-Bulletin |language=en-US}}

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In the late 90's and early 2000's, a few vehicles were available from the factory with McIntosh sound systems, including BMW, Subaru Legacy and Outback models (starting from the BH & BE Legacy chassis) as well as the 100th Anniversary 2005–2006 Ford GT.{{Cite web |title=2005 Ford GT Review |url=https://www.newcartestdrive.com/reviews/2005-ford-gt/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=NewCarTestDrive |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ross |first=Robert |date=2022-01-10 |title=Car of the Week: A 2005 Ford GT, the First Modern American Supercar, Is Heading to Auction |url=https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/gooding-and-company-2005-ford-gt-online-auction-1234656758/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Robb Report |language=en-US}}

Past production vehicles included a CD changer, CD changer/AM/FM controller, and an external DAC.

Unique features such as the Fast Responding Wattmeter and the patented Power Guard circuitry set their amplifiers apart from others' products; various models were available offering from 75 to 2,000 watts, divided amongst one to six channels. High quality power supplies, powerful circuit topologies, and balanced inputs completed each amplifier.

At the end of the chain used to lie their hand-built drivers, which came in standard {{frac|5|1|4}}-inch and {{frac|6|1|2}}-inch nominal sizes. All applicable car products were finished with McIntosh's signature glass plate displays.

McIntosh car audio has made a comeback in recent years as it has just recently been added to their current catalog.

On September 3, 2020, McIntosh's first ever automotive Reference system was recently announced by Jeep with its return to American luxury SUVs with the Grand Wagoneer concept.{{cite web |url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/automotive/jeep-grand-wagoneer-concept |title = McIntosh Automotive: The Vehicles}}{{cite web |url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/McIntosh-Audio-System-for-Grand-Wagoneer |title = McIntosh Audio System for Grand Wagoneer Concept}} The McIntosh MX1375 Reference Entertainment System and MX950 Entertainment System are available as factory-installed systems in the Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Jeep Grand Cherokee respectively, starting with the 2022 model year.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/automotive/the-vehicles | title=McIntosh Automotive: The Vehicles }} McIntosh is offered as an upgrade in certain models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L (three row SUV WL platform) starting with the 2021 model year (one year earlier than the Wagoneer or GC model debut){{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/brand/news/McIntosh-Audio-System-for-2021-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-L | title=2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Ushers in Luxury Sound by McIntosh }}

McIntosh recently collaborated with Wally Yachts of Milan Italy{{cite web | url=https://www.wally.com/en-us/Contacts | title=Contacts | Wally }} to offer an historic milestone at the company. It marks the first time McIntosh systems have been used in a marine environment.{{cite web | url=https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/marine | title=McIntosh - Marine: McIntosh x Sonus faber x Wally }}

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• [https://www.mcintoshlabs.com Official website]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20080820061902/http://exhibit.mcintoshlaboratory.com/ McIntosh Resource] @ The High Fidelity Museum
• [https://www.audiophil-online.com/?s=McIntosh Publications by High End Audio Magazine]
• [https://www.hifi-today.de/?s=McIntosh German language product announcements]
• [http://www.roger-russell.com/aboutmc.htm First-Hand] Company History by longtime employee

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