I don’t really have any mega bucket equipment, I simply can’t afford it. But like anything in life it’s in the details and this is what you’re paying for. Generally.
For me it’s akin to looking up at the night sky on a full moon night. An inexpensive component ( notice I didn’t say cheap ) will show you the moon in all its clarity for sure, with a sprinkling stars, it beautiful, but go to a place like Colorado and look up at that same night sky and it’s akin to looking with a high-end piece of equipment - you see the moon and it’s clarity, but NOW you can also see 10,000 more stars and the edge of the Milky Way and its awe inspiring- it’s, it’s those types of details, whether it’s timber, tone, soundstage, etc. - that makes the difference, but, and here is the key question, how many more stars do you see with that more expensive piece, and is it worth it, only you can tell.
For me it’s akin to looking up at the night sky on a full moon night. An inexpensive component ( notice I didn’t say cheap ) will show you the moon in all its clarity for sure, with a sprinkling stars, it beautiful, but go to a place like Colorado and look up at that same night sky and it’s akin to looking with a high-end piece of equipment - you see the moon and it’s clarity, but NOW you can also see 10,000 more stars and the edge of the Milky Way and its awe inspiring- it’s, it’s those types of details, whether it’s timber, tone, soundstage, etc. - that makes the difference, but, and here is the key question, how many more stars do you see with that more expensive piece, and is it worth it, only you can tell.