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Where to spend to get maximum audio quality on a system at a given price


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Sorry, but quality doesn't have a formulaic value. Those who like chamber music at low volumes and favor uncolored midrange over extended bass will allocate resources quite differently from those who listen only to Joni Mitchell or Miles Davis or James Brown or the 1812 at 100+ db. If you want palpable bass, you'll buy a major sub. You may like "tube sound", or a clear and uncolored midrange, or.......

 

You may hear differences in cables, power "conditioners", etc that are critical to your pleasure. A $300 DAC may sound brittle or constricted to you compared to a $2000 DAC. Jitter may drive you batty, or it may make absolutely no difference to your perception of sound quality.

 

I'm afraid you'll have to do the legwork if you want the biggest bang for your buck. The really good news is the great fun in doing so and the satisfaction of getting what you really love.

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