I think the "$15K premp is like a 10 y.o. $25K preamp" statement is refering to inflation, not quality.
How many years is a flagship component good for?
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Is a fifteen year-old preamp that was king-of-the-hill in its day still a good preamp? Does a $15k preamp of fifteen years ago sound as good as a current $5k preamp?
Same questions for speakers, cables and amps.
Digital components surely don't hold up with the rapid and constant advances in digital technology.
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Is a fifteen year-old preamp that was king-of-the-hill in its day still a good preamp? Does a $15k preamp of fifteen years ago sound as good as a current $5k preamp?
Same questions for speakers, cables and amps.
Digital components surely don't hold up with the rapid and constant advances in digital technology.
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