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McIntosh AP1 Audio Player

McIntosh AP1 Audio Player

by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

118 ratings
152 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
🎵 Music

Archived App (Last seen on 18 Aug 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
December 29, 2010
Updated
June 22, 2017

Features

Developer

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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About

Experience your music library with a classic audio equipment aesthetic. This app features signature blue meters that respond to your music and an elegant interface. Stream wirelessly to compatible speakers and explore the brand's history and dealer locations.

✓Signature blue meters
✓Elegant interface
✓Music library access
✓AirPlay wireless streaming
✓Brand history
✓Dealer locator
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What users say about McIntosh AP1 Audio Player

Reviews of McIntosh AP1 Audio Player are mostly negative: the Music app is rated 2.9/5 from 118 App Store ratings. What users like most: great music player, beautiful design and UI. Top complaints: crashes and bugs, lacks search and album browsing features. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great music player
  • 🎨Beautiful design and UI
  • 💿Plays music from device library
  • 🔊Provides VU meters like McIntosh hardware

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍Lacks search and album browsing features
  • 🔊VU meters not synced with music
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🔊Playback issues (stops, jumps songs)
  • 🔧Outdated and no longer supported
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What's New in McIntosh AP1 Audio Player

1.8

June 22, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • Performance and stability improvements. • Added lock screen controls.

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User reviews

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Phần mềm rất hay mà bị lỗi trên app store, trên mac os mở được phần mềm mà không mở được nhạc

Phần mềm rất hay mà không hiểu sao bị lỗi
Ttuananh_tran

Please update

You guys are missing an opportunity here to have an app that people can use that would be more aspirational than you can imagine. Just spend a little and make it work across platforms like Spotify and the rest.
OSOld Mac salesman

Great Music App

Easy to use and gives you all the controls you need to enjoy the music. I’ve had for over 3 years.
TTomc1944

Doesn’t work

It simply does not work. Meters do not match music being played. Your device will play whatever it had paused in Apple Music regardless of what you select in AP1.
DDeadhead25

Outdated App

Wish it could connect to Apple music stream service.
BBetaTesterGoneWrong
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on launch

Bug

Playback issues (stops, jumps songs)

Bug

VU meters not working correctly

Bug

Incompatible with newer iOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add EQ and crossfading options

Feature

Implement AirPlay support

Feature

Improve album and playlist browsing

Feature

Add portrait mode for iPad

Feature

Synchronize VU meters with music

Feature

FAQ

What does the McIntosh AP1 Audio Player do?

The McIntosh AP1 Audio Player allows you to listen to music stored on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It provides a user interface inspired by classic McIntosh audio equipment, featuring signature blue meters that react to the music's level.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the signature blue meters that accurately respond to music, a simple and elegant interface, access to your music library, AirPlay technology for wireless streaming to compatible speakers, a history of McIntosh, and a dealer locator.

Is the McIntosh AP1 Audio Player free to use?

Yes, the application is offered for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

What devices is the McIntosh AP1 Audio Player compatible with?

The app is designed to work with your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It also supports AirPlay technology, allowing you to stream music wirelessly to AirPlay compatible speaker systems.

How can I use the McIntosh AP1 Audio Player to enhance my music listening?

You can use the app to enjoy your existing music library with a visually appealing interface that mimics high-end audio equipment. The responsive blue meters add a unique aesthetic, and AirPlay enables seamless wireless playback to external sound systems.