What punches much higher than it's price point?


Just bought a Townshend Audio reference preamp in part, because an owner posted how it performed better than preamps he owned that were more than twice the price !  I concur wholeheartedly.  This makes me wonder what other audio diamonds are hiding out there ?  What component have you purchased new that so impressed you at its price point ?

greenngoldcheesehead

Currently in my listening room I have a pair of Wilson Sasha 2 and a pair of Bryston Model T.  The differences are subtle not dramatic. One pair was 30K and one was 10K. My Wilson's are maybe 15% better sounding for 300% more money. I'd say the Bryston Model T punches WAY above it's weight. 

greenngoldcheesehead

HIJIRI cables and power cords.

 

Honorable mention- Ayre and Creek Integrated Amps.

 

Happy Listening!

Waltersalas,

I agree—both the Synthesis A40 and A100 are terrific integrated amps with a very good DAC.

I purchased a pair of REL T/5X subwoofers a year ago for $1200. They made a significant improvement to the sound of my Dynaudio Confidence 20s which now list for 14K. Major sonic gains for about 1/10th the cost of the speakers.

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