Massdrop x THX AAA™ 789 Linear Amplifier - Impressions Thread

[Runrunsmithfly]

One man's meat is another man's poison.

 

[geoffalter11]

Yup, tell that to ASR... ?

Haha. No thanks. Not exactly a welcome opinion over there. . I don’t agree with their philosophy, they don’t agree with mine.

 

[NickT23]

Haha. No thanks. Not exactly a welcome opinion over there. . I don’t agree with their philosophy, they don’t agree with mine.

No, am sure they will welcome opinions over there. Just that most people will not welcome opinions here especially the objectivist crowd.

 

[jonathan c]

Everyone is entitled to my opinion…

 

[geoffalter11]

No, am sure they will welcome opinions over there. Just that most people will not welcome opinions here especially the objectivist crowd.

I’ve had a completely different experience. I welcome all opinions and am always happy to hear other philosophies and viewpoints. It is what makes the world go round. I have found my viewpoints to be condescended and denigrated at ASR which leads me to want to fight. I don’t want to fight, so I stay away. I joined into a conversation because I witnessed hateful, disrespectful spew about a product, and designer from a picture, not even from having measured or listened to the product. Everyone piled on and ridiculed the product and those who would be dumb enough to own it. Without having listened to it. That isn’t objectivism. So, I have learned it isn’t a good place for me. But, I am glad it exists for those who like that philosophy and genuinely feel that it helps them to enjoy music more. There is a big member group and that must mean that folks are finding a place to learn and talk. Just not for me.

 

[bcaulf17]

Dacs and amps just get cheaper, more powerful and have more features every year if you follow the market. This amp isn't as competitive in today's market. That's what i mean by outdated.

At that point you might as well just look at features/build quality. Clean amplification is a solved problem at this point. I like the 789 just because of how versatile and utilitarian it is.

 

[jonathan c]

One man's meat is another man's poison.

…who’s the dinner guest?…

 

[jonathan c]

At that point you might as well just look at features/build quality. Clean amplification is a solved problem at this point. I like the 789 just because of how versatile and utilitarian it is.

‘Lifelike’ amplification is still a work - in - progress.

 

[geoffalter11]

‘Lifelike’ amplification is still a work - in - progress.

Lifelike amplification is definitely a work in progress.

Like blow pops. Trick is to get to the gum efficiently. Progress!

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

At that point you might as well just look at features/build quality. Clean amplification is a solved problem at this point. I like the 789 just because of how versatile and utilitarian it is.

Affordable too. I paid $120 shipped, used of course, in the original box and like new.

 

[geoffalter11]

Affordable too. I paid $120 shipped, used of course, in the original box and like new.

That is a great deal for the 789. Nice pick up!

 

[NickT23]

Massdrop THX 789 > Drop THX 789. AT LEAST FOR ME! (In terms of aesthetics)

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

That is a great deal for the 789. Nice pick up!

I jumped on it!

 

[jonathan c]

Massdrop THX 789 > Drop THX 789. AT LEAST FOR ME! (In terms of aesthetics)

….Massdrop changed its name to Drop…aren’t these the same?…

 

[VanHai]

….Massdrop changed its name to Drop…aren’t these the same?…

Yes, they are exactly the same. But the older version of Massdrop has a better quality control.