More expensive = better?

Because I have never owned any very high end gear I’m wondering if an $8000 integrated amp will sound jaw dropping better than a $5000 one? Right now my system is Parasound JC2 and SMC Audio DNA1 Gold.

Thanks in advance,

Ben

honashagen12-11-2021 6:46pm

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arcticdeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,549 posts 12-12-2021 at 09:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 8K, McCormack monoblocks that will outclass a majority of gear.
honashagen OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 137 posts 12-12-2021 at 10:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Outclass my DNA1 Gold?
buddyboy1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 106 posts 12-12-2021 at 10:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A VERY IMPRESSIVE LIST OF THE BEST in each price catagory...... https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2021/11/27/the-best-integrated-amplifiers-buyers-guide-2022/
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,484 posts 12-12-2021 at 11:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete High cost doesn’t always mean better.... take pair of Quicksilver Mid Mono amps. They were $1900 when new in ‘13 and haven’t gone up much since . Will walk all over many amps that cost more.
jerryg123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 3,429 posts 12-12-2021 at 11:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Had a $6500.00 AH Qualiton X200 Integrated blow away a $8500.00 Integrated by MW. Tubes rule, well no was just perfect for me though. the 225i is very nice just not the sound I wanted.

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