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ron-c

ron-c

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Now that the book is out what sections are the most interesting, surprising or whatever? Being on the inside these are not easy to judge. We had enough information and photos to make many books but had to pare it down to one.

thanks,
Ron-C
 
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Hell I will just be happy when i get my hands on oen :)
 
I found that almost all of the info to be just great !! I don't think I could pick just one section that I prefer over any others, as it all made ( and still is ) making a great read IMHO.
Sorry, guess that wasn't much help, huh? Wouldn't mind seeing just a book on tube amps, but that's just me.
 
I'm about half-way through the book and I personally found the Analogue chapter most interesting, so far. God, if McIntosh were to have a full
Turntable + Tonearm + Cartridge setup with as much heart and brilliance in design as anything McIntosh...wow...that would have been sweet. To put it mildly.

-Mike
 
Ron,
I have REALLY enjoyed the Mc-Book, very much. I keep reading some sections over and over (like I did with McIntosh & Yamaha catalogues as a kid). I think if there was one thing lacking, it would have been to see more photos of the actual equipment in the timeline dispersed throughout the book or at the timeline itself. Many of the "classics", like MR-78, MC275 and others are beautfully depicted throughout, but some of the lesser known models only appear in "print". I think that even "thumbnails" of some models might have been nice to make a connection to the model number.

The section on performers using Mc-Equipment is great fun and very informative.
 
My favorite parts are stories about the early days and equipment developement. I also loved the stories about the clinics, I'm sorry I missed those days.

The most surprising part was the omission of the MDA700 and MDA1000 from the equipment list in the appendix. :dunno:

Victor
 
I'm guessing that this forum generates quite a bit of business for McIntosh. Is there any reason why the company we love couldn't throw our names into a virtual hat and give away a copy or three? :scratch2:
 
The part on the MC2000 was great but may be I'm bias :scratch2:

What Mc needs to do is produce a Mini-version which will fit into my trouser pockets so I can read it on the toilet at work. Otherwise you can get real bored sitting on the porcelain god for 20 minutes :banana:
 
ron-c said:
Now that the book is out what sections are the most interesting, surprising or whatever? Being on the inside these are not easy to judge. We had enough information and photos to make many books but had to pare it down to one.

thanks,
Ron-C
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Ron,

Initially, when I received the book I began reading it, and continued till I finished it over the next several days.

I am now going through the book for a second time, there is so much to enjoy and digest that several readings will be required.

May I suggest a second edition, with even more pictures, stories, etc.....hell, once I spotted the new generation of Mc amps, I purchased a brand spanking new MC-252!:thmbsp: :banana: :D
 
Ron

I loved the book in general, but was dismayed by the claim of Dave Smith that he was the one most responsible for the success of the column designs. I hope Carl Van Gelder isn't to upset by this; I can't imagine how this got by the editors.

Thanks, JRS
 
howiebrou said:
The part on the MC2000 was great but may be I'm bias :scratch2:

What Mc needs to do is produce a Mini-version which will fit into my trouser pockets so I can read it on the toilet at work. Otherwise you can get real bored sitting on the porcelain god for 20 minutes :banana:
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Thought U are supposed to sit down and enjoy the performance while it lasted? :D :D :D
 
I really love the stories about the early days. People with vision and passion and love for music that create something that stands the test of time and gives pleasure to thousands of people...it doesn't get any better than that.
 
I love the early day's stories and the amplifier clinics.I was surprised the clinics did not drive Dave nuts.What a guy he must have been.





Chris
 
Love the Book - esp the early days! It was Dave and the clinics that sold me on Mac in 1973 (MA-6100 & MR-77). I agree with others here, we need a reference book on all models w/ pics and historical notes!!
 
I just finished the book last night and there was another interisting part right at the end:

In the Mac to the future chapter, Charlie said something about the possibility of an executive-type series for the McIntosh customer to take to the office. :scratch2: I would love to have a miniature size McIntosh system for my bedroom. :yes:

Victor
 
masterlu said:
You mean you don't have your Mac iPod yet?
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No thanks, I'll wait for a Mc ipod. :naughty:

Actually I have been thinking of getting an ipod for jogging. Sometimes I do 10 miles a week, some music out there would be nice.:music:

Victor
 
ron-c said:
Now that the book is out what sections are the most interesting, surprising or whatever? Being on the inside these are not easy to judge. We had enough information and photos to make many books but had to pare it down to one.
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Ron --

I'm still going through the book. Did you ever consider adding a CD-ROM supplement that would have included PDF files of spec sheets, brochures and vintage advertising materials? A few unofficial sites (most notably those run by Roger Russel, Ken Hagelthorn and Berner) have made much of this material available to McIntosh fans, but one suspects that McIntosh Labs would have the most comprehensive collection.

Regards.

David
 
dolstein said:
Ron --

I'm still going through the book. Did you ever consider adding a CD-ROM supplement that would have included PDF files of spec sheets, brochures and vintage advertising materials? A few unofficial sites (most notably those run by Roger Russel, Ken Hagelthorn and Berner) have made much of this material available to McIntosh fans, but one suspects that McIntosh Labs would have the most comprehensive collection.

Regards.

David
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Now that is a good idea. :yes: How about adding manuals on that CD-ROM. It would probably have to be a DVD-ROM though.

Victor
 
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