Would it be fair to say that most advancements that have been made in amps have been in the 'pre amp'/'DAC' and connectivity areas rather than their power amplification sections?
So if someone was looking for best SQ bang for buck would it make more sense to look at an older, maybe refurbed/upgraded, Quad 405's or 909, Meridian 600 series, Naim monobloc options, etc to name a few, all priced 700 - 1800 pounds, rather than the new equivalently priced options.....including audiolab 8200m monoblocs, Music Fidelity 6i, Arcam's, Naim among others? Bit of a broad comparison but hopefully makes the point.
Maybe opening a can of worms, but curious as to peoples' opinions on this.....looking forward to hearing them.
So if someone was looking for best SQ bang for buck would it make more sense to look at an older, maybe refurbed/upgraded, Quad 405's or 909, Meridian 600 series, Naim monobloc options, etc to name a few, all priced 700 - 1800 pounds, rather than the new equivalently priced options.....including audiolab 8200m monoblocs, Music Fidelity 6i, Arcam's, Naim among others? Bit of a broad comparison but hopefully makes the point.
Maybe opening a can of worms, but curious as to peoples' opinions on this.....looking forward to hearing them.