No I would not. I had the "privlege" the other day at the local hi-end parlor to listen to the Linn (dig) Levinson (pre/amp) with B&W 801 and it left me scratching my head wondering why does it look so good and sound so unengaging? I stepped outside and listened to their Monarchy Audio Bronze, through Rotel and MSB dig front end and I was tapping my feet again. I honestly feel, that musicality can be had for far less than what most audiophiles are willing to spend. Go figure!
Would You Pay to Listen?
Imaging the best sounding system you've ever heard. My question is, would you pay (say on an hourly basis) to listen to that system. You bring the music, friends, refreshments, etc. and you have the use of a state-of-the-art system in a professionally designed acoustic space.
Possible reasons to pay to hear such a system:
- unlike the local audio salon, you could listen without the pressure of a salesman trying to sell you equipment
- you could use it as a reference to your home system
- you could use it as a refuge, a place away from the spouse and kids where you could truly experience dedicated listening
To be honest, I'm not sure I would pay for such a service, but then again if it were cheap enough, occasionally, maybe I would. What's your thoughts?
Possible reasons to pay to hear such a system:
- unlike the local audio salon, you could listen without the pressure of a salesman trying to sell you equipment
- you could use it as a reference to your home system
- you could use it as a refuge, a place away from the spouse and kids where you could truly experience dedicated listening
To be honest, I'm not sure I would pay for such a service, but then again if it were cheap enough, occasionally, maybe I would. What's your thoughts?