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

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honashagen

I used to have a DNA-1 for 20 years and it died. Wonderful amplifier. I made the terrible mistake of not keeping it to be rebuilt, because the latest amp mods that SMc is doing, including their "gravity base" system, is said to yield extraordinary results. I am looking for a dead or dying DNA-1 (for $500 or less) to send to Steve to have rebuilt.

If you had your DNA-1 upgraded with the Gravity Base, I think you would have a hard time getting better sound without spending a LOT more money. FWIW.

FWIW