I am going to use a hypothetical situation but it applies to anything audio equipment related. If presented with amplifier A with exotic metal chassis, uber exotic internals, tons of "street" credibility and lots of audio bling appeal that sounded good but not great. Then we have amplifier B that is very ordinary, let's say it looked like the spartan Hafler DH-200 with nothing special in regards to look or bling but sounded fantastic, best amp you ever heard. How many audiophiles would pick amplifier A just for its looks and credibility and live with the mediocre musical presentation. How much does our visual cues and pride of ownership come into play?
Amps are same price, same wattage, same circuit design. Sorry for not adding that info. There is no wrong answer, purely hypothetical.
Amps are same price, same wattage, same circuit design. Sorry for not adding that info. There is no wrong answer, purely hypothetical.
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