McIntosh unveils two solid wood amplifier stands (1 Viewer)

[Martin Dew]

McIntosh has announced the availability this month in the US and Canada of two amplifier stands, the AS125 ($3,000) and AS901 ($3,500), both of which are designed for the company’s own products.
The less expensive of the two, the AS125, is primed for use with a number of McIntosh’s own current monoblock amplifiers, as well as former models. The AS125 can also be used with a McIntosh stereo or integrated amplifier, along with other home stereo system components. The AS125 is 17.813 inches (45.2cm) wide x 4.051 inches (10.3cm) tall x 18.013 inches (45.7cm) deep.

The more expensive AS901 is specifically designed for the McIntosh MC901 dual mono amplifier with its unique weight and dimension characteristics, according to the Binghamton company. The stand has the same width and height as the AS125 but is 11.8 inches longer, measuring 29.813 inches deep, the same length as the MC901...

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[David Norman]

I seriously finally have come to the conclusion the McIntosh folks are absolutely completely and certifiably insane.

A 40lb 3 inch thick block of White Ash -- stained and lacquered with a lighted nameplate and 4 feet attached -- all for the discount price of $3500? At least the 200lb amplifier itself is something mechanical with tubes and othe fancy stuff for $18000 (each)

 

[ScottHM]

I seriously finally have come to the conclusion the McIntosh folks are absolutely completely and certifiably insane.

A 40lb 3 inch thick block of White Ash -- stained and lacquered with a lighted nameplate and 4 feet attached -- all for the discount price of $3500?

The stand is only $50, it's that $3450 nameplate that gets you.
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[Martin Dew]

I seriously finally have come to the conclusion the McIntosh folks are absolutely completely and certifiably insane.

A 40lb 3 inch thick block of White Ash -- stained and lacquered with a lighted nameplate and 4 feet attached -- all for the discount price of $3500? At least the 200lb amplifier itself is something mechanical with tubes and othe fancy stuff for $18000 (each)

You can also buy the McIntosh LB100 light box for $1.5k.

 

[willyTass]

theres one born every minute

 

[MannyE]

Who the heck do you think Apple learned from? Remember the $700 wheels for the MacProMoney computer?

They are still a thing HERE

The wheels got them what must be MILLIONS of dollars in free marketing when they were first put on the market.