Matching Gear matter to you?


So I had a plan to to go with a single manufacturer for my power amp, line stage and phono preamp. It soothes my OCD but also looks sexy as hell in addition to component synergy. 
That said it was brought to my attention that a different manufacturer has a better component which is also less expensive. My first thought is better and cheaper = do it do it.

Am I crazy? (Probably)

Is my OCD holding me back?
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Showing 1 response by ozzy

Like many who have mentioned above I had really tried to use components of the same brand. Not just for aesthetics but for system synergy. You would think they would be tested together by the manufacture.

Alas, many times the other equipment in the manufacturers line are just not as good so I sought out the best I could afford.

Today I have no two pieces of equipment from the same manufacturer. But, I do have all silver for my audio (except amps) and all black for my video / home theater equipment.

ozzy