I never had much of an impression of Rega, and when I tried a headphone amp I was severely disappointed. The Project I ended up with was nearly an identical circuit, but with a far better power supply filtration. One cost $90, the other $300.
Have you changed your mind about a brand? Was it you, or them?
I've changed my mind about many things. Beer for instance. Now I can really only drink IPAs and dark beers. Lagers? Phooey. This is very different than what I drank in my 20s though.
Same for audio gear.
So let me ask all of you, are there brands or equipment you've changed your mind about, for better or worse? And if so, why? It doesn't have to be a brand, it can be a TYPE or technology.
For instance, I used to love Ti and Be tweeters. Now usually can't listen to them.
What about you?
Same for audio gear.
So let me ask all of you, are there brands or equipment you've changed your mind about, for better or worse? And if so, why? It doesn't have to be a brand, it can be a TYPE or technology.
For instance, I used to love Ti and Be tweeters. Now usually can't listen to them.
What about you?
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I think about the B&W move akin to the salt-fat-sugar approach to food. Get their attention and hook them with primal urges. (Only at home to they get fatigued and wonder what's wrong.) And I really don't mind any company coloring the sound of their products, but like you say, it sells better than it lasts, and don't you dare try to sell me this is a neutral sounding speaker. |
Yeah, I wrote a whole blog about the modern B&W treble response and Stereophile pushing it. Drives the fans bonkers. https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2016/05/stereophile-reviews-data-doesnt-lie.html Glad to know others have also been scratching their head in wondering. |