freediver936 posts10-15-2021 8:57pmMidFi is a derogatory term used by those with so called golden ears & deep pockets who refuse to admit that the performance gap between overpriced gear & affordable gear is almost non existent these days & that the law of diminishing returns starts at about $1000.00..They will swear to their almighty guru huckster that $10,000.00 vinyl rigs with $1000.00 vacuum cleaning machines sounds more organic & real than a $1500.00 digital rig despite SNAP CRACKLE POP still clearly dominating the sound..The term should die a horrible death along with the more $ = better sound mentality...
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WOW thats some straight shooting. have to 100% agree.
Although I like Jadis as a preferenc, I could use any Dynaco ST70, and get near same sound.
I bought all Jadis used and found out high priced components olike ARC, and all others are hyped.
My digital system captures almost same sonics as a $100K vinyl system.
Speakers is where its all at.
And again, the more you spend does not equate into superior sound.
This science is not about money.
Its how a speaker actually sounds, regardless if the speaker comes from a popular famous lab.
The one component that is hyped more than all others combined are the speaker component.
I find most speakers
midfi >> low fi >>>complete total fatigue.