doctor_big wrote: > > > Old AVRs are essentially worthless. They depreciate like computers. > Makes sense, really - who wants an AVR that only switches S-video > signals? On the other hand, a Dynaco Stereo 70 is worth more now than > it was when new (not adjusted for inflation, of course). > >
Indeed, Jason. The pre-amp section alone of common AVRs is cheaply implemented compared to a stand-alone tube pre-amp. My Cary SLP-05 was introduced in 2006 and it remains on the market today with quite a healthy MSRP. Who knew that Dennis Had has any talent!? Engineers who actually design audio gear for a living and who have decades of experience will run circles around Hydrogen worshipers, but they've gotten themselves locked in pretty good. I have a great deal of fun listening to music and adding to my collection. The OP would be wise to consider tube integrated amp. Cary Audio 306 SACD Pro | Cary Audio SLP-05 | Cary Audio SA-200.2 | Focal Diablo Utopia III __Acoustic treatment: DIY Cylinder Bass traps | "Rule of Thirds" for speaker & sweet spot position __Speaker Cables: Analysis Plus Big Silver Oval | Shunyata Venom series power cords and power conditioning ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jh901's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18175 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103980 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
