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Jazz for aficionados
Never tried cables that expensive. Among other things, why do you think so much music was poorly recorded ?  Bad cabling. Also bad wall current. If you try to record Amati or Stradivari, to convey what they are capable of, you should have top equi... 
Jazz for aficionados
Mary, it is not that simple and not only less noise. I don't waist money, believe you me.Now where do I find $4k to get me Accuphase class A power amp ?No idea but it will come to me, I am sure it will..Back to music. 
Jazz for aficionados
Well, Frog, you would be in trouble if you heard my Nakamichi deck with three sets of cables from the same company - Wywires. To my regret, I had to keep top of the line Diamond. Used, of course, but still it was over $1k. You would've had to do t... 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Rarely an acceptable compromise, it would seem 
D’Agostino Progression integrated vs Gryphon Diablo 300
Separates. What can you get for $16k-$18k new including interconnects and extra power cord ? Probably much more dollars to beat those integrateds. With $45k D'Agostino Momentum integrated, that's different. 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Well, class A is not exactly ecologically sound design, that's true. But it is my only objection.  
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Anyone has Mark Levinson ML-2 to spare ? I don't think so. Old Gryphon ? Nothing again. Very bad.  
The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound
Frog, what you said about great instruments, their complexities and unique character is applicable to people as well.I have never heard any of those famous violins live. 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Implementation is always important, but that's not all. 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
You could try and offer a better one, wolf. Why are you yelling here ? 
Jazz for aficionados
No, by that time Paco could no longer play as he did in the past.This is a poor quality recording made with a phone but you can hear enough.  Incredible performance, even for Paco, never heard anything like that.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH-... 
Jazz for aficionados
This is very common for flamenco guitarists. I saw so many concerts of John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia on youtube. I also heard Paco live once, I think it was in 1988, great performance and great sound. His Conde Hermanos guitar was an incredibl... 
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
I am sure George and some others could offer an explanation of what happened beyond just formal power ratings.I like Loreena and Dante's Prayer track is one of her very best.  
Why would anyone want class AB amp when class A always sounds better ?
Miller didn't say a bad word. If he wants to sound right - fine.Going too far into the subjectivity will get us nowhere.I mentioned D'Agostino class AB amps as being more than competitive.Maybe his class A amps would've sounded even better. I bet,... 
D’Agostino Progression integrated vs Gryphon Diablo 300
The way to do it is to buy or borrow both and compare in your own system. Diablo is often available used, D'Agostino is not.Most likely different people would choose one over the other even if liked both. I suppose, I myself would have a hard time...