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Originally Posted by Grasshopper
Thanks to all of the comments so far.
The consensus seems to lean towards "better amps = better sound". I would expect that as I move up the McChain, the dynamics, soundstage, SNR would all improve.
I'm curious for those with direct experience if they could shed a little more light on just how much "better" they'd expect the sound.
For example:
Would moving from the MC402 to the MC501 produce a 10% improvement in overall presentation, where the 601's would be a 30% improvement (or other numbers that one can estimate)?
I know it can be hard to quantify something this subjective, but my hope is someone out there in AA-land may have gone through this and can put some % improvement numbers out there from their experience.
We are probably all afflicted by the pursuit of "better". I'm just curious how much better certain upgrades are expected to make (and I'm not situated where I can audition amps very easily).
I'm definitely not looking to spend thousands to get a 3% improvement, if that makes sense.
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In a way, this is kind of like owning a 400hp vehicle that you don't drive to its limits and wondering if the new model, with 500hp, suits you better. It certainly may, but the things that would be quantitative gains may be things more like decreased cabin noise, improved aerodynamics, and of course that new car smell.
So you've got upgrade-itis. That's certainly OK. Just be realistic with your expectations and you'll spend your money wisely. FWIW, 427 has both MC501s and a MC402 if you'd like to PM him to get him involved.