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KITH West Hollywood returns with the launch of its first-ever VIP Studio — an intimate gathering spot designed to bring together music, design, and culture in a completely immersive way.

At the heart of the space is a custom Kith Records for McIntosh Laboratory Inc. sound system, complete with McIntosh’s iconic blue meters, dual turntables, and rich, high-fidelity sound that transforms every listening session into an experience.

Created for friends of the brand and special guests, the VIP Studio reflects a new direction in luxury retail — one that leads with connection, atmosphere, and emotion.

A beautiful McIntosh system from artist merging his passions.

Contact us at (360) 714-8860 so we can explore how to build a McIntosh system around your passions.

Experience stereo bliss with the MC462 Amplifier.

"It does everything right and nothing wrong, is built to last for generations, and sounds amazing no matter what speakers you connect to it." - Lyd & Bilde

Just one MC462 Amplifier can single-handedly power a world class home audio stereo system.

"An extraordinarily well-engineered, exceptionally powerful amplifier... Highly recommended – insisted on, even." - Stereophile

We’re proud to share that the MSA5500 has been recognized with a Diapason d’Or Hi‑Fi Award — an honor that reflects its exceptional performance and craftsmanship. “…what you hear is incredibly convincing, almost as if everything flows seamlessly. Here, there's no affectation, no unnecessary complexity; the music fills the entire space and comes to life instantly.”
Diapason

“We couldn’t agree more. Intentional listening is at the heart of everything we do.”

McIntosh and the Cultural Return to Intentional Listening | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008 McIntosh leads the return to intentional listening, blending analog ritual and luxury audio design to combat digital fatigue in 2026.

Jerry Garcia's ‘Budman’ McIntosh MC2300 Amplifier Sold for $381,000

Sold at auction at Christie’s on March 12, 2026 for $381,000, this legendary amplifier remains one of the most iconic pieces in Grateful Dead history. The Dead were one of the most culturally significant bands and they relied on a stage full of McIntosh amplifiers to help them perform their music to their standards.

Crew member “Big” Steve Parish said: “When the MC2300 power amp came out we bought 70 of them, and put them throughout the system, but this is the one that Jerry liked the best and he played through it for years… At some point, Ram Rod stuck that Budweiser Budman sticker on it one day and it’s instantly recognizable as Jerry’s.”

THE GRATEFUL DEAD: JERRY GARCIA'S 'BUDMAN' MCINTOSH MC2300 AMPLIFIER, MCINTOSH LABORATORY INCORPORATED, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1973 | Christie's MCINTOSH LABORATORY INCORPORATED, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1973

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Read more about Virgil Abloh's vision for McIntosh and how it came to life in a one-of-a-kind amplifier to honor his legacy with a Q&A from Jim Mollica, President of Bose Luxury Audio, featured in Cultured Magazine.

One of the Splashiest Designs to Hit Paris Fashion Week Wasn’t on the Runway—or Even Wearable for That Matter CULTURED was at the Grand Palais to view the designer's latest stage of creative output, visualized in a limited-run exhibition of sound and rhythm

The soul of a room.

A singular presence, The MA252 brings analog character to the heart of any space — precise, sculptural, unmistakably McIntosh.

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