More expensive = better?

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Absolutely.

And a $16K amp will sound even better.

That’s what the salesperson will say.

But in reality it’s unfortunately about system matching, room matching, musical preferences and your likes.  That 8K amp might sound like a turd to “you” in your room and you might find a sub-1K amp that blows your current amp out the water.

Such is life of an audiophile.  Sorry.

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@audiodwebe  well said.. 

Since when does more expensive always equate to better ?  Certainly not in audio and most things.. 

Define ‘better’.

More linear, more accurate, more extended top to bottom…. Maybe.

Whether or not it’s more emotionally engaging and enjoyable within the context of your particular room and system isn’t necessary linked to the purchase price.