I wouldn't have problem with upgraded equipment, as long as it is done by equipment manufacturer. I would be afraid of soldering iron-happy users who claim they do wonderful work to the "highest standards". Not only that I don't trust them, but also OEM might refuse to work/repair such gear later.
"Original" equipment vs. upgraded equipment
Hi,
I've always been curious as to why this is so important...at least to some folks? I've even seen one ad that stated: "born that way and not an upgrade". (Give me break.) As long as the equipment was upgraded by the OEM and brought up to current specs, what difference would it make, sonically or otherwise? Do people really believe that an upgraded piece of equipment is somehow inferior to a non upgraded piece? Can you hear a difference? Will it not last as long? Please do tell. Thanks.
I've always been curious as to why this is so important...at least to some folks? I've even seen one ad that stated: "born that way and not an upgrade". (Give me break.) As long as the equipment was upgraded by the OEM and brought up to current specs, what difference would it make, sonically or otherwise? Do people really believe that an upgraded piece of equipment is somehow inferior to a non upgraded piece? Can you hear a difference? Will it not last as long? Please do tell. Thanks.