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In Reply to: When does a better mouse trap turn distasteful carboncopy cloning? posted by Srajan Ebaen (R) on July 08, 2003 at 08:59:14:
By reviewing a product that appears to be a simple clone of another you do us all, including the designer a great disservice.
A 'better moustrap' must be a new and innovative design in order to be better, otherwise it is just a copy with a different price tag.If a person built an exact copy of the Gaincard or any other amp, and then proceeded to sell if for 1/3 less, I would seriously question if it is a real copy, or a massively compromised copy.
I don't question the quality of this product, it could be a good sounding amp, it just needs to reflect the innovation and identity of the designer in some way, not be a simple copy of some one else's hard work.
You must recognize that fact. It is your responsibility to us.
Later
D
Follow Ups:
"not be a simple copy of some one else's hard work"I hope you have at least some familarity with Amp-1 construction to know that it is not a copy and I believe that as much hard work went into it's design process as with the other amp under discussion.
From a construction perspective, Amp-1 is a new and innovative design, and has any reason to be better in it's own right. Most of you, however, are sadly focused only on external appearances, which is sort of a trivial issue in comparing the two amps, but nevertheless in some circles quite important. You should be aware that what you see, is not always what it is.
I don't doubt you in the least. I think an improved and innovative product is exactly what we all want, but I think that appearances can be decieving and problematic. If this is a different product, it should look the part, that's all.I think you know what I mean, and I wish you well. In fact, if you want to bounce aesthetic ideas off someone, just let me know. I would be happy to help.
Later
D
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