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McIntosh is thinking out of the box as it enters into its 70th anniversary year with an audio product best described by one word: unique.

PRICE $599

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Impressive versatility
Easy integration
Designed for shelf or rack mounting
Minus
EQ limited to bass and treble adjustments
Noticeably bright sound with some speakers

THE VERDICT
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