What makes you build a system around an amplifier?

Hi Erik. Well, I'm sure you know you and I typically disagree on all things audiogon forum related, nevertheless, I'll engage in this thread. :)

I purchased a Musical Fidelity M6si in November 2015 and never looked back. I'm pleased enough with its performance - and more importantly overall value - that I chose to build around it.

Might I upgrade the amp at some point in the future, sure. But as to your question why I retain and build around it, simple; value and performance.

Hi @gdhal - I definitely am not looking for agreement, so much as understanding. Different audiophiles seek out solutions differently. I think the following statement is true:

Some audiophiles build their systems around their amps. Some around their speakers.

So long as we agree that is a true statement, then I think the question of WHY is interesting.

What I mean by "system building" are people who fall in love with an AMP's sound over all. I like my amps, but I'm not so enamored with them I would swap my speakers to keep them. I would be much more likely to fall in love with a pair of speakers, and do anything I could to get them to sound their best.

Best,

E

I most definitely agree that the statement "Some audiophiles build their systems around their amps. Some around their speakers." is true.

Further, I agree with you that "why" is interesting.

The only amp that I would build a system around is the Lyngdorf 2170. It is a one box solution and has great room correction software. My most loved component.