Why does this come down to us or them...or to everyone not knowing the future is here?
Look, if someone wants a clear window to the signal, then from what I've heard in my system chip amps are the way to go. Forget analyzing solid state MOSFET or bi-polar output schemes. You want to hear the clear, naked signal? Get a chip amp.
I am borrowing a solid state integrated amp that is clearer than the amp in my system, which happens to use MOSFETs. I have heard two versions of chip amps, and I agree that they are clearer than my MOSFET amp...and my tube amp. But, I prefer the sound of both my MOSFET and tube amp to the clearer sounding, more detailed integrated amplifier...and to the the equally clear and detailed chip amps. In my opinion, the clearer sounding amps don't sound like music. At the core, isn't this discussion of MOSFETs and bi-polar output really about coloration or lack thereof?
We all have our own ideas of what we believe sounds correct, and the opinions run the gamut from complete uncoloration to excessive manipulation of the signal. I suppose MOSFETS may color the sound somewhat compared to other designs, but in my opinion that's a good thing.
Doesn't this all come down to preference, and isn't there room for different tastes? Or is this thread a journey to a new discovery that has not been visited before? It seems similar to me. Perhaps I'm not seeing the angle.
Look, if someone wants a clear window to the signal, then from what I've heard in my system chip amps are the way to go. Forget analyzing solid state MOSFET or bi-polar output schemes. You want to hear the clear, naked signal? Get a chip amp.
I am borrowing a solid state integrated amp that is clearer than the amp in my system, which happens to use MOSFETs. I have heard two versions of chip amps, and I agree that they are clearer than my MOSFET amp...and my tube amp. But, I prefer the sound of both my MOSFET and tube amp to the clearer sounding, more detailed integrated amplifier...and to the the equally clear and detailed chip amps. In my opinion, the clearer sounding amps don't sound like music. At the core, isn't this discussion of MOSFETs and bi-polar output really about coloration or lack thereof?
We all have our own ideas of what we believe sounds correct, and the opinions run the gamut from complete uncoloration to excessive manipulation of the signal. I suppose MOSFETS may color the sound somewhat compared to other designs, but in my opinion that's a good thing.
Doesn't this all come down to preference, and isn't there room for different tastes? Or is this thread a journey to a new discovery that has not been visited before? It seems similar to me. Perhaps I'm not seeing the angle.