|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
98.200.116.237
In Reply to: RE: I'm curious - howcum, with the vinyl resurgence posted by kavakidd on April 10, 2015 at 13:29:53
They don't include inboard phono stages because they found a more profitable way.
They realize the majority of vinyl fans that are driving this resurgence are niche buyers who will gladly purchase a separate phono preamp. There's plenty of money to be made selling little black boxes for upwards of $1000.00.
Follow Ups:
Nonsense.
There was a day when all preamps had a phono stage. Then the CD came along. Kind of killed the need for a phono stage. This started to happen about 30 years ago. Why would companies keep building preamps with built in phono stages when there is no need or demand?
Now the trend is back to vinyl. The vast majority of people are digital only, even audiophiles. But there is a new demand for preamps with an integrated phono stage. For those that wish one box it is a great thing. Makers of preamps are responding to the demand. ARC as an example has two preamps with integrated phono stage. And lots of line stage and phono stage only products. The best of both worlds. There are many others doing the same thing.
Personally I spin vinyl and would much rather have a dedicated phono stage. Gives me far more options and flexibility.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with companies making decisions based on market demand and the bottom line. This is how the system is meant to work. It keeps consumers happy and companies in business. If some think there is some hidden motive in this reality so be it.
Well now, ARC is the exception to the rule and is a bastion of tradition if nothing else. And there are certain budget preamps from companies like Parasound that offer a built-in phono stage. But if you think the fact that almost no $5k to $10k preamps have a phono stage is due to something other than the fact those same companies market expensive standalone phono preamps, then naive is the word that comes to mind.
Naive? Just someone that understands how markets/companies work and has no conspiracy theory agenda.
I never said it was wrong. It's just business.
Best answer yet and what I suspected
"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain
Post a Followup:
FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: