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In Reply to: RE: Here is an example posted by Brian Walsh on November 28, 2014 at 21:24:42
... that the sound quality is all that really matters. Some would claim that what appears to be sloppy or haphazard internal build quality is actually part of a strategic design wherein sound quality dictates "build".
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...for lazy builders or those who wouldn't know how to build a quality product. ;-)
Yup.
This $5495 preamp, reviewed by Stereophile (January 2014), was definitely NOT an example of stellar internal "build quality", according to Art Dudley. And if you look at the photos of it's internals, you'll see that it's build quality does not appear to be all that impressive.
However, the G-1A's designer (who claims to be an "ex-Naval systems engineer" and a physicist), replied in "Manufacturers Comments" of the same issue that the seemingly haphazard use and arrangement of internal parts ("rat's nest" wiring, bare wires, etc..,) is actually the result of a thoughtful and deliberate strategy to produce the best sound possible and that, in any case, the user *does not hear appearances*.
Anything's possible, I guess...
and that is just one case in point.
But that doesn't explain all the other outstanding preamps out there that sound terrific with better 'build quality'. Again, this appears to be nearly a 'one off' or very low volume manufacturer who needs to justify his construction technique.
Do the best sounding preamps in the world need to use this sort of construction technique? I highly doubt it.
All of the wire required to make an orderly layout can be damaging to sound quality.
And that device looks like a good compromise to me.
Neat layouts are good if the device needs to be fixed but offer no advantage sonically.
Some people actually like that the engine in their BMW has to be removed to change the oil pump... until they get the bill.
Are you speaking of all of those ridiculous panels the German's place atop the engines these days should be embarrassing but the owners think its "beautiful? I imagine they do take some time for removal if necessary.
The only correlation could be if a tubed component, which will eventually need replacing of the tubes, had them underneath all kinds of stuff that had to be de-soldered to get to them.
I think there are still some maintenance procedures that require complete removal of PORSCHE engines.
Smart layout and (forethought in) execution is critical...
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