I really think things have changed a great deal over time.
I could not imagine trading a current Luxman component for an SAE, but I don’t know the sound of every piece of gear ever made.
The SAE amps I remember hearing were fine, but technical, not particularly smooth. Also quite pretty looking for the time in that matte black and red LED sensibility of the time.
If you can't hear a difference, sell the more expensive one. :-)
I could not imagine trading a current Luxman component for an SAE, but I don’t know the sound of every piece of gear ever made.
The SAE amps I remember hearing were fine, but technical, not particularly smooth. Also quite pretty looking for the time in that matte black and red LED sensibility of the time.
If you can't hear a difference, sell the more expensive one. :-)