@atmasphere
true ralph, but we need to take into account the intent of the customer/buyer too...
i have heard mid fi systems sound excellent with proper setup (though it is admittedly rare) whereas many hi end systems sound poor hamstrung by setup/placement... we all know folks who check the box, buy the prestige brands and consider it done...
that been said, if the high end intentioned buyer is knowledgeable, having more $ to execute the system sure helps!
One thing to keep in mind, high end audio is never about price. Its about intention. So it does not matter who made it or what price it sold for. It matters a lot **why** the manufacturer was making it!
true ralph, but we need to take into account the intent of the customer/buyer too...
i have heard mid fi systems sound excellent with proper setup (though it is admittedly rare) whereas many hi end systems sound poor hamstrung by setup/placement... we all know folks who check the box, buy the prestige brands and consider it done...
that been said, if the high end intentioned buyer is knowledgeable, having more $ to execute the system sure helps!