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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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pwerahera
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It is an indirect or a fancy way of saying individual has assembled one or more other audio systems in the house, but this specific one is the "reference' because it is sounds "better" than other system(s). This "reference" system in all likelihood has a dedicated listening space/room whereas other systems may be in the office, bedroom, work area/garage, home theater setup, etc.

 

I have two systems, one dedicated for audio only and the other for both audio and video. I don't call any one of my setups reference because that's all I got (LOL).

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