Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?

Bruce (Bifwynne), a basic point in my analysis was to show that even relative to VERY conservatively drawn thresholds the speed-related parameters of the Spectral amps are **in themselves** extreme overkill. While at the same time citing the possibility that the overkill might provide indirect benefits in the design.

The numbers you cited for your ARC amp don't seem to me to be unreasonable in any way, they just represent a different philosophy and a different approach, which result in less margin (but arguably still very reasonable margin) in those particular parameters.

Mapman, re your question, I'm not really sure. I too believe that there is a strong relation between resolution and holography/dimensionality etc., but my instinct is that linearity, distortion, and noise performance more often than not tend to affect resolution more significantly than the speed-related parameters. Just MHO.

Best regards,
-- Al

Al, makes sense. Thanks.

Al; where the heck did you get this knowledge?

Al; where the heck did you get this knowledge?

I'm an EE with extensive analog and digital design experience (for defense electronics, not for audio), and I've been an audiophile for about 35 years. Audio has always been of interest to me from a technical standpoint as well as a musical standpoint.

Best regards,
--Al

Thank you Al, but look who my tech is talking to. I need simple. All my amps are in that optimal range you suggest but I can attest to your suspicion that low noise floor plays a key role in realistic sound stage and what sets amps apart from one another with otherwise similar specs.