In article , Andrew
Virnuls wrote:
"Keith G" wrote in message
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There are those here who will tell you they will all sound the same. I
don't *know* that, but I suspect they will - worry about your
speakers more and match the best amp to them you can. Speaker/amp
pairings in *your* room are the secret to success, AFAIAC....

If they all sound the same, on what criteria would you judge one to be
"the best"?

Also, if they all sound the same, how come most of the regular posters
who say they all sound the same have equipment that costs far in excess
of £150?

Not wanting to start a fight - just curious!

The answer is that Keith's comment "they will tell you they all sound the
same" is an oversimplification. :-)

Many amps may 'sound similar-to-indistinguishable' - but which ones do, and
to what extent, will largely depend on the conditions of use.

Obvious example. If you want very high sound levels from low sensitivity
low impedance speakers in a big room then you may find that one amp clips
but another does not. But the same pair of amps may be similar or
indistinguishable at lower levels with some other speakers...

So largely a matter of context.

Slainte,

Jim

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