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McIntosh MX110 Dial Glass Safari

florida71

florida71

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It looks like RadioDaze is forbidden from making any more replacement dial glass for the MX110Z. Does anyone have ideas about other sources? I’ve already checked with Mc, AudioClassics, Terry DeWick, and Tom Manley. Thanks for any help!
 
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My understanding was that McIntosh was in the process of setting up a new glass cutting machine and would eventually be able to make replacement glass on order as needed. But I guess it's not up and running yet?
 
Capt.Willard said:
My understanding was that McIntosh was in the process of setting up a new glass cutting machine and would eventually be able to make replacement glass on order as needed. But I guess it's not up and running yet?
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According to Brian in the Mc parts department, there are no plans to reproduce unavailable glass. Rats. That would have been too easy.
 
define "forbidden" - if McIntosh has sent them a cease and desist then nobody else will likely want to touch it either. Which is a shame. You'd think if Mc isn't going to make them themselves they would either insist that RD sell only to them or else pay a licensing fee... I hope I'm wrong in my understanding of the situation.
 
Radio daze may well make you a replacement dial without the word "McIntosh" on it: "Because of the scarcity of replacements, if any restorer desires on of these items WITHOUT the McIntosh logo, please contact us."
 
mnmmt said:
Radio daze may well make you a replacement dial without the word "McIntosh" on it: "Because of the scarcity of replacements, if any restorer desires on of these items WITHOUT the McIntosh logo, please contact us."
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Yeah, saw that. If mine was in worse shape I’d consider it.
 
Yeah this seems to be a perennial problem and you would think there is a price at which McIntosh would find it profitable to make. If they aren't going to make it, then they should allow others to do so. It just seems petulant at this point and only hurts their brand image, it's a shame really.
 
Did folks @ Mcintosh refuse to give rights in return of payment? . Refuse to allow someone to make a product or sell a license so someone else can make a product they no longer produce? Do they realize that it alienates customers with vintage gear. Dumb move..
 
A licensing deal with Radio Daze would seem to be a no-brainer and would benefit everyone. I wonder if there are or have been negotiations on it. I'd bet the market would support a $20-$25 royalty on every reproduction glass sold, owners would be happy, McIntosh would make money for no outlay, and RD would be able to continue business.

P.S. @psychoaudio the MX110 and MA230 continue to sound amazing!
 
mnmmt said:
A licensing deal with Radio Daze would seem to be a no-brainer and would benefit everyone. I wonder if there are or have been negotiations on it. I'd bet the market would support a $20-$25 royalty on every reproduction glass sold, owners would be happy, McIntosh would make money for no outlay, and RD would be able to continue business.

P.S. @psychoaudio the MX110 and MA230 continue to sound amazing!
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yup. common sense isnt so common anymore I guess. Glad the pieces are in good hands and put in good use! nice hearing from you!
 
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psychoaudio said:
Did folks @ Mcintosh refuse to give rights in return of payment? . Refuse to allow someone to make a product or sell a license so someone else can make a product they no longer produce? Do they realize that it alienates customers with vintage gear. Dumb move..
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I’m not sure of the gory details, but it seems to me that McIntosh (Clarion) should be heavily invested in maintaining a sense of continuity between their brilliant designs of old and their current offerings.
 
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