companion allegedly hacked as reported by SafePay ransomware: McIntosh Laboratory is an iconic American company, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Binghamton, New York. It specializes in high-end, handcrafted audio equipment, including tube and solid-state amplifiers, preamplifiers, loudspeakers, tuners, turntables, and network music streamers. The companion is renowned for the McIntosh look with black glass panels, blue watt meters, and robust build quality and is a favorite among audiophiles and luxury audio enthusiasts. McIntosh is now part of McIntosh Group, which was acquired by Bose corporation in November 2024.