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I’m really happy with my system. However when a technician, who is also a salesman, came to my house for a stereo repair he complimented my set but said it would sound a lot better if I switched out my Benchmark AHB2 amp (which I think is great) for a Pass 30 wpc class AB amp. He offered to let me hear that amp in my system so that I could decide for myself (at a fee of $300.) The only problem is he doesn’t  have the 30 watt amp in stock but would have to demo the Pass sound with 60 watt monoblocks. He assured  me that with my very efficient GoldenEar Triton 1 speakers the 30 watt amp will almost have the the same quality.

Do you think I can honestly judge how the smaller amp will actually sound? Or should I cancel the demonstration (and save$300?)

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rvpiano OP
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The main reason for my decision was not just the $300 fee (which I agree might  probably be worth it considering the heft of the amps,) but also the fact that it’s a different amp that I’d be trying out PLUS the fact that I really LIKE the sound of my system as is.  The synergy between components is amazing and hard to come by.

jpan
139 posts
 

I think you made the right choice. Just as you stated: it’s one thing to charge for a demo (and we can argue over the amount), but it’s another to charge and not give you what you want. That’s weird to me. You cannot have a successful demo (of any thing) if the requirements are not met. 

 

rhg3
217 posts
 

@rvpiano Sounds like a prudent decision. Upgrades are often a slippery slope, consuming a lot of time and money until you get your system where you want it.

At some point we just need to enjoy our system as it is. At least one seasoned poster here waits around 5 years after an upgrade before entertaining the next one.

Enjoy!

 

 

grislybutter
3,492 posts
 

@inna  my electric bill is close to zero. Are you running a factory?

inna
7,562 posts
 

I wish I were, grislybutter, just living somewhere in New England. Heating is electric as well. Everything is quite expensive here, anyway. So, audiophile equipment is relatively cheap. This is a weak consolation, I know.

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