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Who would buy a Boulder 3050 amplifier?

Sorry, this is probably a completely pointless thread but I'm just simply baffled by even the existence of such incredible products and real curious about the folks who would feel the "need" to own such a component. Are these made just for bragging rights or there actually components out there - up or down the audio signal, that demand something like this piece. I'm asking this independently from the price tag because there are a lot of very expensive things out there ranging from a gold Rolex to a Ferrari and people buy temp for various reasons. Obviously a $50K Rolex will not keep time any better than a $20 Timex. Are these made to cater to the same type of consumers?
kalali
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kalali OP
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I guess anyone owning a pair of very big and inefficient speakers with a vey large listening space - with good ventilation, could qualify as a potential buyer. Boulder designers are probably also making a statement by building a product like that. I've run across some weird and (very expensive stuff) when I used to travel to Dubai but those folks are not much into "audio" gear.
joey_v
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@kalali I doubt that you can lump all Boulder buyers into having large, inefficient speakers.  

Better think twice before making sweeping statements, unless you're just looking to rile people up with Boulders.  I am taking your thread as face value - an honest question that you posted. 

Remember, different strokes for different folks.  You don't have to understand, you just have to have respect for what everyone does.  Be it those people in Dubai or Boulder customers.  
czarivey
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Folks in Dubai will yet face the blast of audiophile brainwash to purchase amps in solid gold chassis.

wlutke
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kalali,
I suspect many non-audiophiles and most women have a similar view of our "modest" systems.

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jafant
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kalali

there are no pointless thread(s). Now, to answer your query;
no doubt that this is a niche' product. Boulder does possess a different sound. It is best demonstrated in an all -Boulder system (pre, power and source). This is not the kind of component that mixes/matches well w/ other brands.  Yes, it is a sonic match for Wilson speakers.

ARC, Ayre, Bryston and Conrad Johnson are less expensive alternatives w/ Wlison speakers. Happy Listening!
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