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McIntosh: The New York Amplifier Company That Powered Woodstock and Refused to Become Disposable

McIntosh built some of the most legendary amplifiers in American audio history—and helped power the massive sound system at Woodstock. This video explores how the New York company earned a reputation for extreme build quality, iconic design, and equipment made to last for generations instead of becoming disposable.

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McIntosh built some of the most legendary amplifiers in American audio history—and helped power the massive sound system at Woodstock. This video explores how the New York company earned a reputation for extreme build quality, iconic design, and equipment made to last for generations instead of becoming disposable.

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