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Originally Posted by
bangraman 
And let's not forget looks in the choice: It's no coincidence that converted Hammond cases are now long gone as a backbone of the indy manufacturer's offerings. I've been fortunate enough to have been once on the PR dime of a consumer electronics company and I was also able to do things which satisfied my own curiosity as long as it involved the company's products. I've for example ran tests where I've asked people to compare two headphone amps in radically different cases and ask them to point out which one sounded better. Most chose the more substantial-looking amp, although some suspected reverse psychology and pointed out the one in the cheaper plastic case as being better. No-one wrote 'both the same' which was actually the 'case' (ahaha).
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Definitely!
This is one that I am absolutely aware of, for myself. Right now, downstairs, I have a new Panda HP amp playing. It sounds great, but is sitting on a chunk of 2x8 lumber. I know it would sound MUCH better in a thick metal case! LOL.
Seriously, some of the high-end gear is really beautiful, and there's nothing wrong with wanting to have good-looking stuff around the house. If I had unlimited cash, that's probably the justification I'd use for buying expensive gear- rather than convincing myself that it was 'all about the sound'....
