McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor Review (by ErinsAudioCorner)

[GXAlan]

Looking at the specs, and now measurements too, it almost seem like the MX100 is a clone (a much better version) of a Denon AVR, or maybe a Marantz AV8805A.

When McIntosh was part of the D&M group, that was pretty clear. Later, I think I have seen YouTube interviews which note that the front end and video technologies are from D&M but that the analog sections are in-house McIntosh designs.

McIntosh products range from audiophile jewelry (MHA100) to actually measures great (MC462).

If you think about *when* the MX100 was released (almost 3 years ago), the performance listed is very impressive!

 

[peng]

When McIntosh was part of the D&M group, that was pretty clear. Later, I think I have seen YouTube interviews which note that the front end and video technologies are from D&M but that the analog sections are in-house McIntosh designs.

McIntosh products range from audiophile jewelry (MHA100) to actually measures great (MC462).

If you think about *when* the MX100 was released (almost 3 years ago), the performance listed is very impressive!

Thanks, I didn't know they were in that group once.

 

[Sal1950]

Hummm, Did anyone notice the "Factory Reconditioned" sticker on the DUT?

 

[GXAlan]

Thanks, I didn't know they were in that group once.

In 2003, Clarion sold McIntosh to D&M.
In 2012, D&M sold McIntosh to Fine Sounds SpA (private equity). That lineage continues today, but it was acquired by a second private equity group in the USA. Audio Research used to be part of McIntosh too.

MC 2301
MC 2102
MC 1.2 kW
MC 452

were all D&M generation McIntosh.

There was a period where Denon was making the best DVD and 1080P Blu-Ray players on the market.

 

[Vacceo]

Hummm, Did anyone notice the "Factory Reconditioned" sticker on the DUT?

That could be from the Control 4 implementation. I think it was not originally released with it.

 

[Joffy1780]

Now we need someone to send Amir the mx123 or better yet the 180.
Not that I'd be in the market, I'd need to sell a kidney, but I'd be interested to see if it performs better than the Trinnov Altitude for example.

 

[Joffy1780]

Also, if I did own of those, I'd be unlikely to let it leave my home.

 

[Koeitje]

Hummm, Did anyone notice the "Factory Reconditioned" sticker on the DUT?

I think he borrowed it from McIntosh, so the odds are good they just had it laying around.

 

[chelgrian]

Erin is back baby!

ErinsAudioCorner has posted his first electronics review using the Audio Precision APx555B.

The rest of the graphs are on his site.

McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor Review

McIntosh MX100 A/V Processor Review

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

He will be publishing a video about this review, in the future.

Discuss!

Oh cool, this is my 3000's post.

I know McIntosh have a brand image to protect but the price of this model, least in the UK, is ~£7k unless they are buying for the aesthetic then the kind of buyer who would be in this segment of the market would probably go up to a Storm Audio Core 16 instead.

I could see myself buying it at say ~£5K but not at £7K.

 

[Dougey_Jones]

Am I the only person who can't get images to load on Erin's no matter what device I use? What am I doing wrong?

 

[ChrisHeinonen]

In 2003, Clarion sold McIntosh to D&M.
In 2012, D&M sold McIntosh to Fine Sounds SpA (private equity). That lineage continues today, but it was acquired by a second private equity group in the USA. Audio Research used to be part of McIntosh too.

MC 2301
MC 2102
MC 1.2 kW
MC 452

were all D&M generation McIntosh.

There was a period where Denon was making the best DVD and 1080P Blu-Ray players on the market.

Well during the time when D&M owned McIntosh, they did put out the worst performing Blu-ray player I think I ever tested, though the audio was great. https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/video-player/blu-ray/mcintosh-mvp881-universal-blu-ray-player/

 

[Rick Sykora]

Anyone know if Erin has more electronics reviews coming?

 

[sweetchaos]

Anyone know if Erin has more electronics reviews coming?

On May 10, Erin posted his thoughts on AP.

I won’t quote the whole thing (you have to be a member of Patreon to see) but the most important part was:

So, after months of internal debate, I have decided not to spend my money on the Audio Precision.

 

[GXAlan]

On May 10, Erin posted his thoughts on AP.

It’s a lot of money and if the YT views/monetization doesn’t pay off, it isn’t worth it.

I think you can get decent results with a E1DA Cosmos ADC or RME ADi 2/4 Pro from the standpoint of a “reviewer” as opposed to an engineering team.