Fugly CD player

[Randy Myers]

But Rodney Dangerfield is dead, who the hell else would buy that turd ?

Not sure on the spinner .... I would not. I assume people who have the other pieces would be interested in it to complete the setup.

However I would be interested in the pre-amp. I really liked the MA252 when I had one and it sold pretty much immediately when I put it on the market. Since they keep adding models to the lineup they must be popular.

I will say they look a whole lot better in person then any of them look in the ads and photos. (not sure the spinner will though )

 

[mep]

The look of McIntosh gear is all over the place and has been for years. This series of gear that looks like countertop toaster ovens is really a trip down a dirt road.

 

[Spock]

Perhaps McIntosh received their industrial design inspiration for the MCD85 from the Fiat Multipla.

I have a friend who has one he likes a lot.
I used to play with him and the car and he always told me that when he uses it he is inside and he doesn't see the shape. :congrats:opcorn:


About Mackintosh; urgently needs a new designer!

 

[Gene]

I see the slot for the bread, but wonder which knob controls the cook time :doubtful:

 

[nicoff]

This might just be the ugliest CD player I’ve ever seen. The new McIntosh MCD85

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I wish there was a “Not Like” button... definitely fugly.

 

[Randy Myers]

You guys are mean ...

Honestly though, I bet it will be fairly popular for McIntosh. People with a MA252, MA352, or the C8 might be wanting one.

But honestly, the true ugliest thing they make is this monstrosity:

 

[SuperDave]

I see the slot for the bread, but wonder which knob controls the cook time :doubtful:

Will it fit a bagel? I've always wanted my toaster to match my stereo, fine job!

 

[crwilli]

Not my cup of tea but as Randy says, they must have feedback from some group that says they like this design. I am thinking it is in Asia???

 

[nicoff]

You guys are mean ...

Honestly though, I bet it will be fairly popular for McIntosh. People with a MA252, MA352, or the C8 might be wanting one.

But honestly, the true ugliest thing they make is this monstrosity:

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[KeithR]

Sad with the computer tray making it even worse. Especially after the sweet looking baby headphone amp release

 

[Randy Myers]

The headphone amp does look pretty sweat.

 

[Ritmo]

My parents taught me to keep negative opinions to myself. But, one has to wonder who would approve such an ugly looking component. Furthermore, while there is always a buyer, I can’t imagine showcasing this CD player in one’s stereo rack. :disbelief:

 

[Mrppv]

I'd need to see it in person, but I may be the only one here that doesn't think it's that bad.

But that's just me. There are some manufacturers whose gear makes my eyes gag; I couldn't own it no matter how good it sounded... but this same gear is considered beautiful and drooled over by many audio enthusiasts.