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I’m really happy with my system. However when a technician, who is also a salesman, came to my house for a stereo repair he complimented my set but said it would sound a lot better if I switched out my Benchmark AHB2 amp (which I think is great) for a Pass 30 wpc class AB amp. He offered to let me hear that amp in my system so that I could decide for myself (at a fee of $300.) The only problem is he doesn’t  have the 30 watt amp in stock but would have to demo the Pass sound with 60 watt monoblocks. He assured  me that with my very efficient GoldenEar Triton 1 speakers the 30 watt amp will almost have the the same quality.

Do you think I can honestly judge how the smaller amp will actually sound? Or should I cancel the demonstration (and save$300?)

rvpiano

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@rvpiano states, "I'm really happy with my System"

What more is the Goal.

For me such a statement means the end sound I experience, as I don't do too much with the capturing of ones thoughts with a aesthetic. Function before Form is how my Audio Tools have evolved.

Additional to this, I have been demo'd numerous systems beyond my own, where a selection have been undoubtedly containing devices, I am certain would be beneficial to try out in my home system.

I have at present a short list of devices to achieve home system demo's off, with the intention to learn how these devices work to produce a alternate (not better/bettered end sound).

There is not a device out there that I sense can be brought home to be used, that will change the way I enjoy my system as it is at present or even in earlier guises.

Creating an alternate end sound, does not mean for myself the change heard is able to be more enjoyable, merely just a expansion on sonics I am exposed to, as  result of the influence of a particular electronics selected for a device.

If one wants to part with $300 to experience different end sonics produced in their home system, I suggest the supplier of the alternate devices is encouraged to bring along more than one device only. At least the end experience will be a broader understanding than what just one device will do.

FWIW, it will usually take a longer period than a few hours of exposure to a different electronics device to fully realise the value of it being added into the Signal Path of a very familiar system.   

Only one day in and the "really happy with my system" is now looking to be  

"really happy with my system" ?????

The Technician being also what seems to be a well honed Apex Predator  new how to cast bait / bait the trap and lure the prey in.

We have choice, and with such, an external influence is a critical part of the controlling factor, resulting in the pain of decision making that follows.

Aristotle Wrote on such a subject

'It is clear that choice is neither simply wish (boulēsis) nor belief (doxa), but belief and desire (orexis) together when as a result of deliberation they are brought to a conclusion.