One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....

The same amplifier will sound different with different speakers and the same amplifier and speakers will sound different in different rooms. So how is "standard" then defined?

dont forget the most important two amplifiers in the chain...microphone preamp and cutter head, but MG is correct, control room amp vs mastering is the wider spectrum you should consider.

@dekay . 
That was a good one!🤣
Bob

@tablejockey

Is no one else alarmed that on the consumer side of things that there really are no standards?

Its all very, very subjective and arbitrary.

We can all pretty much agree on good albums, quality recordings, good performances and good pressings/releases. We can all comment on and generally hear the merits of digital vs analog or tube vs SS even though we may have preferences.

We agree on things that can be done with speaker placement and room treatment that do improve the likelihood of quality home playback.

Why are there no ubiquitous sound reproduction solutions spanning production and home consumption?

Electrostatics are not found in recording or mastering studios. Giant tube-based amps are generally not to be found it professional settings. You are more likely to find cone-based speakers, sometime concentric/coaxial drivers and definitely solid state amps in recording/mixing/mastering environments.

What we do in our home systems is kinda bonkers compared to the professional world.

Just go to any audio show or convention. It’s rediculous! It’s like comparing apples to asteroids...

Everybody is cool with this?

brettmcee-

I'm glad you're not offended by my response but, as you can see be the other posts, your phrasing of such a question is begging for it.

You're on point with those statements. Perhaps your original question should be reworked to ask if there are any particular models that are more often used?

The post suggests singling out "the best," which always guarantees a thread gets out of control.