Hi, someone tipped me off about this thread, I've read it, and the concern is valid. Most audiophiles that have spent real money on main stream components aren't going to seriously consider a $2500 Decware amplifier when their cables cost more than that... perhaps it would just be too embarrassing, I don't know.
This is not a real problem for me, because I'm interested in fidelity not fraternity.
On the other hand, In their defense, many audiophiles don't realize that we're comparing gear that is being retailed (advertising costs, reps, distributors, retailer mark ups) against gear that is sold factory direct with no overhead at 1/3rd the cost.
Any of our amplifiers could be repackaged as audio jewelry and retailed at five figures and sonically hold their own in that league.
I would invite anyone reading this thread who owns any of the excellent high dollar main stream gear to attend our Audio Fest on October 1st, 2nd & 3rd and then report back to this thread your honest opinions on what you hear, for better or worse. Many attendees will bring their amps with them to compare side by side. When the entire room picks one amp over another it's pretty definitive.
info on the fest:
(http://www.decware.com/newsite/zenfest2010.html)
Respectfully,
Steve Deckert / DECWARE High Fidelity Engineering Co.
