That could also be entirely true, but I wanted to rule out any possibility (thus completely isolating both electrostat panels vs the woofer sections for each amp chassis). Anyway, one other thing that is important to me is visualization. If I go vertical, visually it's gonna be a little confusing which meter goes to what =)
If your amp is well designed there will be no audible difference between Class A and AB
You really need to ditch this “Class A sweet spot” idea. If your amp is well designed there there will be no audible difference between Class A and AB
correct.
If they are not accompanied by measurements which prove their claims, and if listening tests were not done properly controlled: YES.
That's too bad, I always wanted to acquire an Accuphase Class-A amp someday (which is a LOT of money)... if you guys are saying there probably isn't any difference between an amp like that... versus something like a reputable Emotiva Class A/B amp (which is just at a fraction of the price), then that's a big letdown LOL
interesting, that's like saying the high-end/audiophile market is just one big scam
Actually it mostly is, especially with the small boutique brands. Of course there are notable exceptions (Bryston, Accuphase, and there are certain others) and some others at least deliver decent sound quality albeit at a very high price (DCS DACs for example).interesting, that's like saying the high-end/audiophile market is just one big scam
Accuphase does deliver good quality, but nowadays I would steer clear from class A (with 29 degree Celsius right now I don't need an amp pumping out 1 KW heat).
This is luckily true - you don't need to invest a lot of money to get transparent electronics. Base your choice on features, build quality, looks, but do not expect better sound for more money.
Yes and I have owned several "pure" Class A amps.
Try it for yourself. It takes some time and effort and learning but setting up an ABX test for different amps is not that hard and when you experience it for yourself it is completely different than reading about it or being told about it by a random person on the internet. It will set you free from all the FOMO and point you toward what really makes a difference which is speakers and rooms.interesting, that's like saying the high-end/audiophile market is just one big scam
Your general point is spot on but if you look at the reviews of Emotiva amps on ASR you'll see that are much better alternatives (that are still much less expensive than Accuphase)interesting, that's like saying the high-end/audiophile market is just one big scam
And why not. You already have all the equipment. It's just cabling and trying things. Actually measuring/proofing any change for the better is the hard part.
I couldn't point to any proper review in that area. They probably exist, but most of them are just jibberish, praisals of the golden ad-customer, recycled long texts about timbre, air and a bunch of their personal records no one else cares about.
exactly... "Why Not?", right? =D
