High-end amplifier clarification?


At what point do you consider an amplifier high-end? And, why? What is a good example of a non-high end amp that just misses being high-end? Also, what is an example of an amplifier that just makes it into your high-end rankings?
ska_man
might try that Nagra pyramid amp for it aerodynamics. Any idea what it weighs. Had tubes but I burned my face real bad when I got bumped at the lake.
I prefer to look at measurements, scopes, and articles (I don't understand ALL the technical stuff but, thankfully, there are a lot of real smart people that do) about amps instead of dealing with reproduction of sound by some lame "musician"...a high end amp is simply a better and more expensive thing than otherwise, and putting music through it can only cause ear damage and incite sometimes shouted "opinions" from less worthy so-called "other people", and that can only lead to strife and discomfort. Art? I mean really...who cares?
Still trying to impose "mirth control"? Still? I do have compassion for the humorless and feel for the long suffering friends and families of those unfortunate souls who are compelled to suck the air out of any attempt at levity by those who dare to joke around a little...perhaps looser underwear could help those without humor to seem less like my Uncle Dick.
Oops...I thought Roxy54 was aiming that comment at me...but it was at Rshnicle so I will allow it as Rshnicle's post wasn't as funny as mine, and apologize if I seemed harsh. Aren't I just a sweet person?