Atma-Sphere vs. Supratek

I've long heard about questionable build quality of Supratek, although reportedly have good sound quality. I've looked at internals of some of Supratek line, very messy, does not look good to me. Atma Sphere above reproach. Link to questions and internal pictures of Supratek, https://www.stereonet.com/forums/topic/127427-supratek-preamp-owner-opinionsdiscussion/ And there are many more blogs and forums that speak to this.

I just know I've built a few amps from kits, modded quite a number of components, and seen internals of many, Supratek is about as messy as I've ever seen. I'm not casting aspersions on sound quality, which is reportedly quite good. I just don't trust the build quality and/or reliability of their builds. I'd pick Atma Sphere over this mess in a minute.

I'd pick... over this mess in a minute.

@sns  Is your own room (per your system page) an arbiter for sound quality... or lack thereof, based on your above post? I think not. : )

@reimarc This is going to come down to synergy between the components and your own preferences. Try both. Your system deserves it. You deserve it. Report back. 

@david_ten Yes, my setup is complex, but the internals of each component is neat and tidy. And I didn't make negative comment as to sound quality.

An interesting choice in the use of the word "complex." Is your "complex" someone else’s "messy"? Is it possible the designer of Supratek sees his creations as you see yours: complex and purposeful vs. messy?

Absolutism in our hobby is not healthy nor helpful. The audiophile equivalent of judging a book by it’s cover gets in the way of moving our shared passion forward.