Στα αδυτα της Mac...

[ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣ Κ.]

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_1/mcintosh-factory-tour-1-2007-part-1.html

 

[Cpt.Haddock]

Ενδιαφέρον

Θα έλεγα, δε, οτι εξεπλάγην από το μέγεθος της επένδυσης.
Κατασκευαστές High End με αυτοματοποιημένη γραμμή παραγωγής και εξελιγμένα logistics μετριούνται στα δάχτυλα του χεριού -και δεν είναι τυχαία η αμερικανική προέλευσή τους.

Τα "βαριά ονόματα" της Ευρώπης (Βρετανοί, Γάλλοι, Ιταλοί), αλλά και πολλά εξ Αμερικής, είναι επιεικώς για γέλια (ή, μήπως, για κλάματα; ) στο συγκεκριμένο τομέα, αφού, στην καλύτερη περίπτωση, τα "headquarters" και τα "R&D" τους στεγάζονται στο υπόγειο ή στη σοφίτα του πατρικού σπιτιού του ιδρυτή...

Από την άλλη, ορισμένοι "πεφωτισμένοι", φρονίμως ποιούντες, έχουν μεταφέρει το κατασκευαστικό κομμάτι στην Ασία, όπου, ως γνωστόν, συναρμολογείται οτιδήποτε και με οποιαδήποτε ταμπελίτσα στην πρόσοψη, για μερικά μπολ ρύζι...//;-)

 

[Γιώργος(MAC)Αναμουρλίδης]

Αντρέα,μην γράφεις άλλα για την Mac,γιατί θα σε περάσουν για φιλοαμερικανό...
Ομως και αυτήν την εταιρεία,την αγόρασε Ιαπωνέζικος κολοσσός.

 

[Cpt.Haddock]

...Ομως και αυτήν την εταιρεία,την αγόρασε Ιαπωνέζικος κολοσσός.

Έτσι εξηγείται, λοιπόν, το ύψος της επένδυσης...//;-)

 

[Γιώργος(MAC)Αναμουρλίδης]

Εδω θα βρείτε λίγα απο την ιστορία της εταιρείας.
McIntosh Technology

A History of Innovation > Technology

Our research and development team strives for transparency -- for performance so perfect that systems vanish and only music remains.
How?
By being ever alert to sonic hardening, strain at peaks and loss of bass articulation. By winding autoformer coils with a patented low-loss bifiliar method, then hand-assembling layer after layer of core laminations. By designing our own instruments to measure quality factors so infinitesimal that no other equipment could detect it.
In short, by applying standards so high that they would be called extravagant anywhere else.


Our System for Success

The exceptional longevity of McIntosh products owes to a design philosophy established with the very first McIntosh amp: that every component will be created with capacity so great that it will never be operated at or near its stress point.
Take, for example, our legendary output autoformer: its bandwidth exceeds both the output circuit and the audible range. Distortion is virtually immeasurable. And because an autoformer cannot pass DC current, it provides absolute protection for loudspeakers in the unlikely event of an output circuit failure.


Our Mission: Total Satisfaction

Our Unity Coupled Circuit was only the beginning. We're constantly innovating -- from our widely praised Power Guard®, which ensures our amps will consistently deliver full power without clipping distortion or audible side effects, to the multiple-driver Line Source columns in our loudspeakers, to our patented LD/HP® drivers, which use aluminum shorting sleeves to reduce distortion and increase output.
And then there are the more obvious "trademark" McIntosh features. Our unassuming push-button and knob input selectors, actually control highly efficient silent electromagnetic switching. Our glowing blue wattmeters, which display real output, rather than make assumptions based on fixed impedance or voltage. And finally, the glass on McIntosh front panels, which are cut to within 5/1000" and screened with as many as 12 layers of ultraviolet-cured ink.
For more than 55 years, we've earned a supreme reputation for performance and reliability. But don't take our word on it -- find out for yourself. There is nothing like a McIntosh.
:smoking: :cool_4:

 

[Γιώργος(MAC)Αναμουρλίδης]

Εδω οτι κυκλοφορεί.
News & Events

Events:

• McIntosh Trade Show Schedule 2006 Consumer and Trade events that McIntosh will participate in.

• McIntosh Introduces the MA6300 Integrated Amplifier Read the Press Release from CES 2006

• McIntosh introduces the MCD201 SACD/CD Player a true 2-Channel Player

• McIntosh Introduces the C1000 Preamplifier a Tri-Chassis Preamp with your choice of tube, solid state or both technologies. Read the press release.

• McIntosh Introduces the MC2KW Tri-Chassis, 2,000 Watt Monoblock Power Amp Read the press release.

• McIntosh Introduces the XRT2K Loudspeaker System with a total of 110 drivers. Read the press release.

• CEDIA 2005 Show Report McIntosh stops 'em in their tracks

• The 2nd Flagship Series Development Update The C1000 Tri-Chassis Preamplifier

• New Flagship Series Update! What's the latest on the MC2KW, C1000 and the XRT2K? Find out here...

• CES 2005 Report McIntosh introduced 10 new products, awarded 3 prestigious awards and displayed a 100th Anniversary, Limited Edition Ford GT with McIntosh Audio System.

• McIntosh Trade Show Schedule for 2005 and early 2006.

• McIntosh 300 GB Music Server With a 300 GB Hard Drive the MS300 can hold well over 800 CD's at full sound quality through "Lossless" compression.

• The XRT28 Loudspeaker Review from The Absolute Sound February/March 05 Issue, #152.

• McIntosh Wins Big at CES 2005! Stereophile awards the MC501 Monoblock Amplifier the Amplifier of the Year, CEA Awards the MX135 an Innovationas Award and Inside Track places McIntosh in the top #1 position for Product Performance!

• McIntosh Laboratory introduces the XLS Loudspeaker Series Binghamlton, NY December 3, 2004-McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. officially launched the new XLS Loudspeakers at CES 2005. The line consists of the 2-way XLS320, 3-Way XLS340, XCS350 and the XLS360, and a 400 watt powered sub, the XLS112.

• McIntosh Introduces the MX119 A/V Control Center Binghamton, NY December 3, 2004 - McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. introduces the MX119 A/V Control Center

• McIntosh Introduces the MC207, 7 x 200 Watt Power Amplifier. Binghamton, NY August 2, 2004 - McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader in home entertainment systems for over 54 years, introduces the MC207 Power Amplifier.

• McIntosh Introduces the MVP861 A/V Player Binghamton, NY August 2, 2004 - McIntosh introduces our first 'Universal Player'

• McIntosh Introduces a new MC275 Tube Power Amplifier updated with the best contemporary, component parts.

• McIntosh McMasters Program delivers quality sales professionals to our Dealer's.

• McIntosh Laboratory introduces the MA2275 Tube Integrated Amplifier Binghamton, NY December 15, 2003—McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader

• McIntosh Laboratory introduces the MDA1000 D/A Convertor. Binghamton, NY December 15, 2003—McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader

• McIntosh Laboratory Introduces The MCD1000 CD Transport. Binghamton, NY December 15, 2003—McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader

• McIntosh Laboratory introduces the C45 Audio Control Center Binghamton, NY August 8, 2003- McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader

• McIntosh Laboratory Introduces The MC252 Power Amplifier Binghamton, NY August 8, 2003—McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader

• McIntosh Laboratory Introduces The XRT28 Loudspeaker System Binghamton, NY May 29, 2003—McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader

 

[Γιώργος(MAC)Αναμουρλίδης]

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  • McIntosh Laboratory Introduces The XRT28 Loudspeaker System Binghamton, NY May 29, 2003—McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader
  • McIntosh Laboratory Introduces the New MHT200 A/V System Controller Binghamton, NY May 29, 2003—McIntosh Laboratory, a world leader
  • McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. contracts Web Services US, LLC to deploy Lead System and Special Edition WEBStores. Following the successful re-launch of their new, highly enhanced corporate website this month, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. has contracted Web Services US, LLC

 

[Γιώργος(MAC)Αναμουρλίδης]

Αυτά για αρχή...:happy_6: :happy_2: