True that. As a former dealer, my "hidden agenda" when I had my shop was to sell people the best possible gear they could afford (or slightly above their budget).
NOW, my "hidden agenda" is to push the most accurate stuff around. Funny, in both guises, I am suggesting the same stuff.
Accuracy in reproduction depends more on YOUR ROOM than any specific gear. Once you realize that, the rest is just a hobby. With so many brands out there, it is much more difficult today than it used to be. STILL, the best stuff remains the best stuff, but it does not fit every room, so you buy what sounds good in your room TO YOU that you can afford. with an eye to getting "better" stuff when you can, maybe.
Asking others on the Forum what THEY like may help you find a dealer who has that specific stuff, but you still make the final choices, right? The suggestions from me and others on here are just that--suggestions based on OUR experiences in OUR ROOMS. Like me recommending what I believe is the "best stuff," you have to see if it works in your room for you and your budget. Since the stuff I suggest is pretty expensive, it is not for everyone, but most manufacturers have less expensive stuff or you can buy used if new is not in your budget.
The goal is to love the music you like to listen to and forget the "stuff."
Am I wrong?
