I have. Bought an integrated amp from a very well-known manufacturer who was testing having this product made in China instead of the USA. Low cost (for the make), still a fairly high cost for me. Big mistake. Never liked the sound. Tried for a year or two. Never put a smile on my face. Sold it here to another 'goner and he reported he loved it. I was very glad to hear that, but never could understand why it just didn't sound good to me.
And again...bought some speakers that got very good reviews. Was so happy when they showed up. After several years they got relegated to the bedroom system that my wife listens to and doesn't hesitate to tell me she likes them better than the ones in my system in my dedicated room.
Just thought of another pair of speakers that never sounded good to me.
Oh snap! Just remembered another integrated that didn't sound good either.
Thereare probably others...
Good news is I am completely happy with my current system.
Even though it is a very simple system (just a CDP for the only source), it sounds wonderful to me. Best sounding room and system I've ever had in 45 years of interest in this hobby.
Tom
And again...bought some speakers that got very good reviews. Was so happy when they showed up. After several years they got relegated to the bedroom system that my wife listens to and doesn't hesitate to tell me she likes them better than the ones in my system in my dedicated room.
Just thought of another pair of speakers that never sounded good to me.
Oh snap! Just remembered another integrated that didn't sound good either.
Thereare probably others...
Good news is I am completely happy with my current system.
Even though it is a very simple system (just a CDP for the only source), it sounds wonderful to me. Best sounding room and system I've ever had in 45 years of interest in this hobby.
Tom