I think that there has been a lot of variation over the bast 10-12 years. My wife's 2002 325xi had an ongoing electrical problem but was one sweet driver. Felt like it could rev forever. She traded in on a 2011 328xi that was sluggish and the run flats were hard as rocks. She dumped it for a 2015 A3 that is one sweet car w low end pull like a V8. I just bought a 2014 X-1 that is pretty darn nice. Of course they are expensive to maintain but the new ones have maintenance included.
amp or preamp to extend upper end
I went from a fantastic little Krell integrated amp to a Musical Fidelity M6 amp and preamp. Found that the high end is a bit rounded off -- that amazing detail I had on the cheaper Krell is lost. My dealer said that the owner of Musical Fidelity designs his equipment for this sonic signature intentionally. Maybe I just got to used to an over-emphasized high end.
Question: would replacing the amp or preamp have a more noticeable impact on extending the upper range (assuming the new equipment can do so)? Any suggestions? Speakers are Vanderteen 3s.
Question: would replacing the amp or preamp have a more noticeable impact on extending the upper range (assuming the new equipment can do so)? Any suggestions? Speakers are Vanderteen 3s.