I alluded to what Philefreak said in my earlier message, I don't see the amps he listed as "inexpensive" amps! I don't know anything about FM Acoustics and little about Accuphase and Boulder, other than they have very expensive amps just as the others; therefore I am confussed on the "supposed" price disparity.
As for one brand sounding better than the other, this has been well covered as subjective.
Gregm mentions that the smaller companies "probably" want to stay that way (small), in other words, "I am speculating and have no idea". (Not looking for an argument here Greg, the statement just reminded me of some of the campaign ads currently running.)
I don't know why the poster finds what he perceives to be "frustrating", if he doesn't like certain brands, don't buy.
As for one brand sounding better than the other, this has been well covered as subjective.
Gregm mentions that the smaller companies "probably" want to stay that way (small), in other words, "I am speculating and have no idea". (Not looking for an argument here Greg, the statement just reminded me of some of the campaign ads currently running.)
I don't know why the poster finds what he perceives to be "frustrating", if he doesn't like certain brands, don't buy.