Circuit board is better than point-to-point. Easier to achieve a lower noise floor and better grounding.
point-to-point or solder to CB: what should I be considering?
Greetings all.
A long time ago (okay, a few months ago) I asked for the group's advice as to which tube amp to buy—Cronus Magnum III or Cary Audio SLI-100. I read all of your recommendations, many of which didn't address the two units I was considering, but that's okay. You all gave me a lot to think about and much research to do. I was able to audition the CM III and the Primaluna Evo 400, which some of you endorsed. The PL won hands down. Played through a Marantz SA10, I heard sounds that have been lost to me for over 30 years. Tears of joy fell from my eyes when I heard Steve Gadd hit the bell on his ride cymbal during his Aja solo not to mention the shimmer of all of his cymbals (I used to be a drummer back in the day). The PL extends to 42kHz.
I'm now considering stretching my budget to take a look at Ayon's Spirit V. One problem is, there are very few reviews online to read. The other possible problem, Ayon uses circuit boards, no P-to-P wiring. My question to the group, are some systems that use circuit boards still worth considering such as Ayon or is p-to-p the only way to go? I suppose using circuit boards allows for the shortest single path, but will the solder joints on the ceramic bases to the boards eventually give way with constant exposure to heat? As always, thanks for your input.
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