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Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ?

I noticed that merrill audio and mcintosh general don't show all the internals of their electronics. A friend of mine actually asked merrill to see pics of the internals of their amps and pres. The remark from merrill... 'people listen to how they sound they don't look at whats inside.'

But why hide it? Are they trying to protect some secrets of their tech? Might as well just show it... if you have dones something truly exceptional people will appreciate that and its going to be that easy to rip off.
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mitch2
4,065 posts
 
Sure, so why look under the hood when you bought the car so you could drive it?

BTW, I agree with you about looking inside of speakers, which is why I do. Looking at cabinet construction, bracing, drivers, crossover components and wiring can all provide an insight into the quality of construction but is not always a predictor of sonic quality. 
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danvignau
935 posts
 
They were just too lazy to help.
high-amp
508 posts
 
It’s to bad you can’t look under the hood of speakers. Look what poor quality parts Danny Ritchie over at GR Research finds, even when he opens up somewhat expensive expensive speaker. Mind boggling!
I’m in the market for some speakers right now and I’m honestly afraid to spend my hard earned cash on this stuff after watching some of his videos.

Here’s an example: Sonus Faber Venere | Can it be UPGRADED? - YouTube

audio2design
1,351 posts
 
Or maybe Danny Ritchie is creating FUD?  Are these expensive speakers well reviewed and well regarded? Do most people like how they sound? Maybe their designers know something? ..hmmm
high-amp
508 posts
 
 Good point audio2design 
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