{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr","title":"S11 E10: Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3d375ca5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1979,"description":"When it comes to high-end audio equipment, few companies have cornered the market quite like McIntosh Group. The group has been a leader and innovator in the premium and luxury audio category for decades and today has a portfolio of the world’s most revered audio brands including McIntosh, Sonus faber, and Rotel. Scott Kerr speaks with McIntosh Group CEO Daniel Pidgeon about how McIntosh became a favorite among audiophiles and audio enthusiasts and why the pandemic drove consumers to invest more in higher quality audio experiences and the ultra-wealthy to install the best audio systems in their private jets and yachts. He also discusses its car audio partnerships with Lamborghini, Maserati, and Jeep. Plus: The backstory on how McIntosh amplifiers shaped music history by powering the Grateful Dead's legendary 'Wall of Sound' concert in the 1970sFeaturing: Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group (mcintoshgroup.com)Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout The Luxury Item podcast:The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pnzHEDg_0eoP61TTegy3_axuDU6MC94UZiG0tUt1M58/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5NTQvMTU2NjA2/NTIxOC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}