Mono block Sonic difference $5k vs $25k


I'm not able to get out much too better understand differences between very nice and really nice Mono block amplifiers.

Curious to know what I might be experiencing if I was to compare these level of amplifiers. Assuming all other components remain the same.

 

jumia

I have monoblocks that are the only two in the world. Their cost is not important. Unbelievable assault on what is possible. Forget the idea that cost matters. If, and IF is the crucial consideration here, you really care about music reproduction, find a master craftsperson to build the ultimate amplifiers of Your Life. This is what living human life while caring about music reproduction looks like.

 

A $5K amp vs. a $25K amp? That's the equivalent of a $5K watch vs. a $25K watch - just a greater level of bling! Too bad you can't wear it like a watch on your wrist to impress!

The problem with uber expensive amps is they often have something to prove. They try too hard to be stand outs and therefore have a heavy signature on the sound.

Instead of looking for differences based on price, I suggest you listen to a few distinctly different amps:

  • McIntosh
  • Ayre
  • Luxman
  • Pass
  • Parasound
  • D'Agostino
  • Vandersteen

Two or three of those sound very very good and close to each other, and the rest are going to give you a remarkably different presentation.  Is the most expensive the best sounding? I have no idea, but there's a couple of really pricey brands on there I wouldn't have in my house, even if off for fear they'd corrupt my listening experience.  😂

The amps I am using are the Mcintosh mc611 600 W mono blocks.

When listening to music there are peaks and valleys and dynamics, I have always used the Rocky Mountains versus Appalachian mountains when comparing Sonic detail. A more powerful amplifier I believe tends to ascend to the peaks more effortlessly to better represent the accuracy of a Real performance.

The tonality of an amplifier is of interest and maybe higher quality amplifiers achieve this in a more impressive way; also the handling more complicated material such as Home theater stuff and classical music.