In Reply to: What IS build quality? posted by pictureguy on November 28, 2014 at 19:40:23:
I don't think build quality has all that much to do with botique parts.
A well built piece of gear will last a very, very long time, and when it needs servicing, it will be built in such a way that performing the service isn't super difficult.
As far as actual parts selection goes, something that's well built will run its resistors well below their power ratings, use capacitor more than adequately rated for current and voltage, as well as heat sinks able to keep and solid state components cool enough not to burn anything near buy (or the board they are mounted to).
Regarding "rats nest" wiring and haphazard layout, this tends to eventually cause safety issues and/or general failures, which negates the long lasting aspect of well built in the first place.
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