Obsolesnece only applies to Digital(DACs keep getting better and cheaper all the time) and to computers which are obsolete before they hit the MFG floor.
Component obsolescence
How long does anyone own a component before considering it obsolete? Technology improves but how fast?
For example,I've heard that old Dynaco amps are still considered good. Or Japaneses receivers from the 70's are good by today's standards.
Would speakers and CDP be the fastest changing components? How easily could an Aleph P preamp be significantly improved?
Maybe a lot of our monthly component switching (speaking for myself) is for a different sound, not always improved sound?
And then, what does anyone do with their 1988 Adcom power amp? Is there even a market for old stuff?
For example,I've heard that old Dynaco amps are still considered good. Or Japaneses receivers from the 70's are good by today's standards.
Would speakers and CDP be the fastest changing components? How easily could an Aleph P preamp be significantly improved?
Maybe a lot of our monthly component switching (speaking for myself) is for a different sound, not always improved sound?
And then, what does anyone do with their 1988 Adcom power amp? Is there even a market for old stuff?