from its Italian investment firm owner, Quadrivio Investment Group. Since then Fine Sounds group has renamed itself McIntosh Group and relocated from Milan to New York. Competition In the all-tube receiver-amplifier 1970s, competition in audio products for McIntosh came from Fisher, H H Scott, Marantz, and Harman Kardon. For the present day historical audio collector, McIntosh is the most valued when measured by marketplace prices. Car audio While car audio is no longer included in their current catalog, models once available include a CD changer, CD changer/AM/FM controller, and an external DAC. Unique features such as the Fast Responding Wattmeter and the patented Power Guard circuitry set their amplifiers apart from others' products; various models were available offering from 75 to 2,000 watts, divided amongst one to six channels. High quality power supplies, powerful circuit topologies, and balanced inputs completed each amplifier. At the end of the chain used to lie their hand-built drivers, which came in standard -inch and -inch nominal sizes. All applicable car products were finished with McIntosh's signature glass plate displays. A few vehicles were available from the factory with McIntosh sound systems, including Subaru Legacy and Outback models (starting from the BH & BE Legacy chassis) and the 2005–2006 Ford GT. On September 3, 2020 McIntosh’s first ever automotive Reference system was recently announced by Jeep with its return to American luxury SUVs with the Grand Wagoneer concept. References External links Official website McIntosh Resource @ The High Fidelity Museum Publications by High End Audio Magazine German language product announcements Audio amplifier manufacturers Binghamton, New York Compact Disc player manufacturers Audio equipment manufacturers of the United States Loudspeaker manufacturers Manufacturing companies based in New York (state) Companies based in Binghamton, New York