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Modern Linestages

This is a general question about how complex and expensive some linestages have become. I'm looking to understand why? I can grasp that really good volume controls are complicated and that equally good switches are not inexpensive. I also have a general understanding of the importance of a high quality power supply, which again is not going to come cheap. I just don't comprehend how you get to a 50lbs. plus preamps that cost well over $20k. Is this level of complexity really needed or is it the equivalent of the spate of 500hp "sedans" for every day driving?
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knghifi
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08-21-11: Inna
" Make everything as expensive as possible and sell it to the fools "
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I choose to live in a society/system with the option to be the "fool" ... freedom, independence, personal responsibilities ... opportunities.
pubul57
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I can see the appeal of freedom, but not particularly interested in being a fool unless absolutely necessary. I am still only slightly foolish when it comes to cables and power cords:)
unsound
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I can understand some need for complexity, if there is regulation, surround sound decoding, bass management, room correction, etc.. I think we all understand that a good power supply is a plus, but just how stiff a power supply does a line stage need?
pubul57
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"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain."
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swampwalker
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I am still only slightly foolish when it comes to cables and power cords
As for me: cables- slightly foolish
power cords- more than slightly foolish...
just how stiff a power supply does a line stage need?
I have zero knowledge about circuit design but I do not think that that is the case.
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