Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution?

I think its safe to say amp specifications matter but do not tell the whole story.

The TV analogy is a weak one that will not get anyone very far.

Everyone knows audio salespersons are much more forthright than their TV counterparts. They would NEVER do anything to lead a consumer to see things their way. :^)

Just open your own ears and eyes :)

I think its safe to say amp specifications matter but do not tell the whole story.

I agree.

Geoffkit,

To answer your question directly, a videophile certainly would want to see the specs and any videophile magazine test results before purchasing. And while not determinative, I always review specs on speakers, amps, pre's, CDP's and DAC's as well as read reviews with measurements prior to binding, if for nothing else to see if there is an anomaly I should be listening for.

My point is -- the objective and subjective both count.

Neal

Geoffkit,

To answer your question directly, a videophile certainly would want to see the specs and any videophile magazine test results before purchasing. And while not determinative, I always review specs on speakers, amps, pre's, CDP's and DAC's as well as read reviews with measurements prior to binding, if for nothing else to see if there is an anomaly I should be listening for.

My point is -- the objective and subjective both count.

Neal