Mr. Robot Season 2, episode 1, McIntosh?

I do think that Mr. Robot is about the best show on TV right now, but that probably results from the fact that I have a history with some of the older "groups" on the Interwebs.  I was introduced to the internet in 1989, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.

Pirating and warez were de regueur, and since the statute of limitations has long expired I can confess to less-than-ethical stuff along the lines of grabbing our own VMB's (voice mail boxes) and rapidly hacking the 4 digit pin numbers that certain phone companies provided.

When I see Eliot, from Mr. Robot, fire up the BitchX IRC client, it sends waves of nostalgia through the TV  to me.  It's a world that few can recall.

So, all that aside, Mr Robot Season 2, Episode 1.    

Without being too spoilery, the crew end up in the house of "E-Corp's" primary attorney, known as "Madam Executioner".    As you can see in the picture, it's very McIntosh heavy.

I've never been a fan of McIntosh, but I will also admit that I have not spent a lot of time with their gear.   So, in this instance, I am agnostic.

However, I love it!   The CBS show "Elementary" features both Mcintosh and Energy speakers (in a configuration that will make you think less of the genius detective).  

I believe that there is a real advantage to bringing the population at large into the audiophile realm.  For one, from an economics perspective, more buyers necessarily drives down prices. A quick google shows a lot of people trying to ID Sherlocks Speakers.

Should shows highlight high end audio?    YES.     Should they do it accurately?  Who cares?  

Surely, Energy and McIntosh assumed that they would get some attention from the serious "fan boys" of the show (of which, i am one).    It has worked, and I have no doubt whatsoever that Energy has sold speakers as a result of "Elementary"

In the case of Mr. Robot, all the focus was on the amp.  Close ups, decorative music in an environment that was specifically designed to be about the noise.    As far as product placement goes, it's the right way to do it.  Most people would watch and wonder and maybe google.  The audiophiles see it and collectively freak out in joy that something sorta-kinda-maybe audiophile ends up in the show.   

I know I got excited.