"Wondering those who bought a $35,000 amps just because they can afford and it's more of lifestyle or the $35k gears truly that great?"
Generally, those REALLY expensive amps ARE NOT an apple to apples comparison to the PL line. They are designed for Class A
operarion within their power specification. The PL is A/B. Big Difference. Not that you would necessarily hear it, but you would feel the greater heat coming off the amp for sure.
Lookup electronics 101 amplifier design. Class A by default is highly inefficient,
Build wise, they are tied. The uber gear may also have higher end components.
http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/amplifier/amp_5.html
Generally, those REALLY expensive amps ARE NOT an apple to apples comparison to the PL line. They are designed for Class A
operarion within their power specification. The PL is A/B. Big Difference. Not that you would necessarily hear it, but you would feel the greater heat coming off the amp for sure.
Lookup electronics 101 amplifier design. Class A by default is highly inefficient,
Build wise, they are tied. The uber gear may also have higher end components.
http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/amplifier/amp_5.html