Thanks James.
The Amplifiers have finally reached the level of accuracy that the preamps have, maybe?
Hi Serendipity,
Its an intersting question.
It think it really shows how pre-perception and reputation plays a significant role in peoples opinions and attitudes towards hi-fi gear. In Europe there was always a more sophisticated view of our preamps audio quality right from day one while our power amps being 'Pro' in reputation could not possibly be considered true hi-fi.
In the USA and Canada it was kind of the opposite - we had a great reputation for superb sounding reliable amplifiers out of the gate and the preamps where almost an aside.
I think the SST versions of the amplifiers changed all that but the history still lingers.
james
