HiFi vs MidFi

I believe mid-fi now is better than hi-fi was at some point before.

With a taste of a single SET amp, I may have to give the edge to SET on fidelity vs PP amplification, Have another SET arriving in 2 weeks.

Will keep you guys posted.

If a winner, then unequivocally I have to place SET as king of amplification.

AS for speakers/high fidelity ,, you know how I feel about that contest.

No need to reiterate, and be-labor that point.

There  are basically, roughly 3 levels of musical reproduction, Low, medium, high.

Bose would be a  perfect example of the very lowest spectrum of fidelity in speakers.

Many ss amps I would place in low to mid fi. 

I'd say there are  more SET amps that qualify for high fidelity,  vs whereas I am not sure I could place alot of PP amps in this category.

@mozartfan 

The three levels of "fi" you list is sheer genius. (just an elbow in the ribs for some holiday fun). Peace to all.

The three levels of "fi" you list is sheer genius

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yeah well someone has to start to classify things . If your set up requires 90++ SPL massive room, heavy metal,, then of course a SET will not work, or lets say its far from *The Ideal*.. But for avg/small rooms, reasonable SPL (I listen at 60 SPL) and light blues. jazz, classical chamber, then a SET is near perfect. You **could** use a PP amp,, but why? SET’s offer far superior midrange,, well let me back up, the mids ofa SET are superior to a PP amp. PP will render bass, highs a bit better. Which is why if you go SET, best speaker will be eithera horn system , but ideally a FR se up with woofer and high end tweeter. I have to place this set up over PP amplifaction. I’ve listened to 3 PP amps, EL34, KT88, KT120. I really was not **WOW*ed by any of the 3, now that I know what a SET can do. This is why I give the Cuban Cigar to the SET. Happy holidays to to you as well.