More expensive = better?


Because I have never owned any very high end gear I’m wondering if an $8000 integrated amp will sound jaw dropping better than a $5000 one? Right now my system is Parasound JC2 and SMC Audio DNA1 Gold. 

Thanks in advance,

Ben

honashagen

Showing 3 responses by oddiofyl

High cost doesn’t always mean better.... take  pair of Quicksilver Mid Mono amps.  They were $1900 when new in ‘13 and haven’t gone up much since .  Will walk all over many amps that cost more.   

I knew the Quicksilvers were good but when I put that Zesto in front of them I was blown away by how good they sound.  Just re-tubed with JJ EL34 

Yes QS is quite good, you have to spend a good amount more to better it.   
 

i agree with Ozzy regarding whether something is worth the cash....  it is if you love it and use it often.   My CJ preamp was good , Zesto?   Incredible, worth every cent.