I like this over the McIntosh 1900 due to the fact that it has AUX inputs instead of just Tape inputs. I know tape inputs can be used as aux inputs but still. I'd love to have one of these but the prices have really jumped.
I think MacIntosh/Stereotech was similar to the relationship between Marantz (high end) and Superscope (consumer grade). Had to capture some of the non-‘audiophile’ market at the time.
I think Marantz/McIntosh is a more fair comparison…Stereotech/Superscope (budget McIntosh/Marantz) are more in line with what the manufacturers were trying to do. I had a thing for Yamaha a while back. Had a Yamaha CA 610II that I loved and used for quite a while.
