Trying to grasp some jargon.....

[plastic penguin]

Back in the Ultimate Guide of 2005 (I think), WHFI S&V described the Arcam A65 Plus as having a "British sound". Could someone, please define what 'British sound' means....or is? Or if amps or CDP's don't have a "British Sound" what sound do they have?

 

[jaxwired]

I think of the British sounds as being lean, clean, and detailed. Quality over quantity. Basically the opposite of the American sound which I would describe as deep, fat, and bold.

 

[Anonymous]

restrained and polite a bit like the characters hugh grant plays in movies

 

[plastic penguin]

one off:restrained and polite a bit like the characters hugh grant plays in movies

Are you telling me my Arc has a slight stammer and only performs well with a curtis?......LOL

 

[jaxwired]

I think of the British sounds as being lean, clean, and detailed. Quality over quantity. Basically the opposite of the American sound which I would describe as deep, fat, and bold.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Didn't you say that a bit over two hours ago?

 

[plastic penguin]

So for example, would anyone class Cyrus as a "British Sound"?

 

[gpi]

If it moans about the weather a lot, yes.

 

[plastic penguin]

gpi:If it moans about the weather a lot, yes.