I have always mix and matched brands up until I fell in love with Pass gear XP30 Preamp X350 Power amp the synergy is just outrageous I will never go back to mix matching. @jasonbourn52 you nailed it drove it straight home. as stated above someone can`t hear worth a damn I totally agree what profound statement. I`ll bet you there system is something I would`nt want to listen to.
Is system synergy worth having matched components?
What have been differences you have noticed in listening to amps and preamps from different manufacturer's together compared to a combo from the same manufacturer? I love my current setup of an Odyssey Audio Khartago plus amplifier and Aric Audio Unlimited all tube preamp. It sounds great to me. But am I doing myself a disservice by not even hearing the Odyssey Candela or Tempest preamp with the Khartago?