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Re: Need help choosing a new 45 SET.

Hi,

> I really want something that has the potential to sound as good.
> I am not certain if that is going to be possible with the kit
> amps that are available for under $2,000?

Well, if you look at the distribution and manufatcuring models, witrh Kit's you supply the labour and no dealer takes his cut, often not even on the Kit.

With commercial gear especially of the boutique sort you need to pay the guy who builds it (I don't work for 30 Bucks the hour and I doubt Gordon does) and then the final product is marked up by the dealer chain.

If a $ 2,000 Kit was sold as a commercial product using the normal distribution and sales arrangements and slightly improved cismetics it can easily turn into a $ 6,000 sale.

> Then on the other hand, I'm not sure what makes my PF Gemini's
> at $6,000 better sounding than say ,the DRD 45?

I'm afraid you will have to listen. There is always the chance that to your ears the DRD may be the better choice.

Ciao T

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