Are you asking a hypothetical question, or have you actually experienced this in a friend's system?
Audio Friends Don't Let Audio Friends ...
Your fellow audiophile who always had a system you enjoyed
makes a significant change in gear. You find it to be a major
downgrade in SQ in one way or another.
You know the person does not have a trial period covering the new purchase.
Question:
Do you tell them exactly how you feel about the change
or simply smile thinking- everyone hears differently so
you should not provide a true statement of your feelings?
How have you treated this situation in the past?
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I’m of no help … I’ve always been a Stereo Lover Loner, and my small network of friends / coworkers are the “music matters most” type. Actually I am of some assistance @chorus … tell them your feelings and never sugar coat a friend. |
How do you know its a "downgrade", have you heard the change first-hand demo in your audiophile friend's system? |
Depends on a number of issues. If it's a good friend, with plenty of budget, and a top tier sound system, I'll say what I hear but I'll also ask what he/she thinks. . For someone with a lessor system I might say...Have you thought about maybe getting a (fill in the blank) or trying (fill in the blank). But if it's truly awful and just not different, yeah I'm going to say exactly that. |
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