Yeah I was saying that from what I've heard, the Euforia may potentially compete with summit-fi amps costing much more, so if one would theoretically gain only a small improvement from a greatly more expensive amp, the ball still lies on Euforia's side for bang-for-buck.
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If I had to speculate on the Euforia, I'd say I'd expect it to be a much better bargain for all your wonderful TOTL cans; and perhaps a very nice treat to my modest 600s. Now, would you pair it with an $4000 set of cans? Perhaps, but there must be some reason why the other Summit–fi amps cost that much. In that sense perhaps @DecentLevi has a point: a modest improvement might not cut a budget raise; a significant improvement might put it up against other established amps in the price range; and an omg experience might just as well justify breaking the bank once again to satisfy our OCD for upgrades. But Elise owners need to remember they are a spoiled group: the Elise became known as an exceptional bang for the buck, albeit it seems like the greater part of its returns is by pairing it to exceptional tubes which often cost more than the amp a pair (still waiting to form an opinion of my own here)! It was never a Summit–Fi investment.
As always, @DecentLevi—with his usual over the top enthusiasm—brings up numbers that defy logic. In that aspect he validates my claim, that the Elise has, in fact, spoiled you (us?) all! But I wrote this earlier: I'd very much like to see which other amps do you guys feel the Euphoria compares to in terms of what makes sense. Obviously one should wait until all the new owners accumulate actual listening experience, and hopefully have the opportunity to compare with other amps (can jam?). Until then, new owners will follow our fearless Dean @hypnos1 once again in his ventures (and happily benefit from the pre-sale price!). But if you guys conclude that the Euforia compares to a $6000 amp, then I say our University should definitely get some big time sponsors!
Good points. And I'd say there becomes a tipping point in regards to price / performance ratio, so spending far too much for just a modest improvement may tip the scale against your favor... but granted all this talk of comparisons of the Euforia to other pricier summit-fi amps is all speculative, as has never been done yet. I for one however wouldn't see the its' comparison against other pricier amps to be too unfair, as sometimes price / size 'labels' can become blurred in the face of sonic performance, which is really what's important. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Euforia can compete with pricier tube amps as well.