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In Reply to: What is it about audiophiles and meters and handles? posted by Dave_K on May 22, 2016 at 09:42:08:
'To me, they seem like an unwanted distraction while listening.' Agreed that is why I turn them off when listening.
'Their information value is dubious.' A matter of opinion I guess. I find knowing the power output quite helpful at times especially when trouble shooting a problem. In addition on ARC amps the power meter also serves as the bias meter. Quite helpful when dealing with lots of output tubes. No need to probe around inside with a DVM to adjust bias.
'They require extra circuitry which can only degrade the purity of the audio signal path.' Not so if implemented properly.
'And they add cost.' Quite correct.
'Does anybody even try to lift high end audio components by the handles?' Yes all the time. My REF300 is 132# and my VT150SE is 78#. Nearly impossible to move without handles. Even my REF75 is 50# and the handles are helpful.
These features may not be of use for some folks but they are far from superfluous. At least with ARC gear. Meters and handles are placed there for functional reasons.
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