"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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In article , Keith G
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"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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In article , Iain
Churches wrote:



I don't read hi-fi reviews, but listen carefully to what dealers tell
me. They are not trying to sell me anything, but they do have their
finger on the pulse, and know precisely what products are in demand.
The fact that in Stockholm one can buy a Krell at -30% while there is
a longish waiting list for Conrad Johnson, speaks volumes.

You seem to keep assuming pricing and markup practices indicate
quality. Are you not aware that both makers and dealers will have
varying practices in these matters? All part of the ways they try to
compete and promote sales of their products.



I think the word *demand* (not quality per se) is of the essence
here....???

Indeed, that may well be so. You may note that the 'demand' for CDs is
larger than for LPs, larger for blockbuster movies than for concerts of
obscure classical music, etc. You may also note that the markup on items
varies according to their sales positioning and company practices.
None of this necessarily has much to do with quality.


No-one but you is linking/confusing 'demand' (or preference) with
quality....??

Iain's point is that 'discerning' audio enthusiast are choosing valve
equipment over SS, but I don't think it should necessarily imply the SS kit
is deemed to be of inferior quality??

SS bigots all fall into the trap of presuming a preference for valves is
only a comparative *quality* issue - it isn't, in my book, it's more a
question of difference. Much like the difference between petrol and
diesel-engined cars, if you like. FWIW, I operate both types of amp on a
daily basis and have different expectations of them...