Originally posted by Ricky:
bossobass,
If one preamp has a better analog section and/or lower noise floor than another, you don't think that could affect dd/dts sound quality? Or the quality of analog sources such as hi-rez 5.1 sacd/dvd-a?
[This message has been edited by Ricky (edited April 08, 2003).]
ahhhhhhhh...i've been inching toward this subject. (see soundhound's post).
if the DSP is equal, the DACs are the same, the I/O is the same, the opamps are the same, BM is the same, distance settings can be remedied by placement, then, technically speaking, what justifies the $3K diff in admission price?
we can all agree the faceplate ain't makin' it sound 'better', eh?
maybe it comes with a boutique aluminum atom sheild power cord?
no...we're down to the power supply and analog gain stage.
eliminate the pretty brochures, retailer cut, room for the volume buyer and higher required gross profit of the higher overhead manufacturer and what's left?
i second SH's question (actually, he just beat me to the punch). a proper answer and follow up here, will do two things. it' will prove your opinions valid, and earn you the respect to espouse them any way you like.
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