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What is a "reference" system?

OK, most of us have an audio system, mine even works some of the time. But I see that some members have "reference" systems. This has to be better than the assorted junk that I have piled together. Probably a lot better than your rig as well.

But really, what distinguishes these folks "reference" systems from the pedestrian systems that the rest of us have? There must be something, or they could just save the keyboard time and drop the word when discussing their gear. And I am not referring to reviewers, that is a different story and one to examine more carefully in the future.

viridian

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fastfreight
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To me it is the system with which I use to compare other or new things.  If I am looking to buy a new component for this system, my second system, for a vacation home, or to recommend to a friend or relative, I (at least in my own mind), compare it to my 'reference system', where it I have the best I have assembled.  It does not imply it is better than any one else's system at all.

If one said 'my best system' would this be less off putting?

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