These days some very good pro audio gear is dirt cheap, thanks to
ISO 9000 manufacturing standards and the digital revolution.
I have worked for several ISO certified manufacturers and they always put production numbers ahead of whatever standard they proudly tell us they follow. So I assume the certs proffered by manufacturers likely mean less than they should mean.
I have worked for manufacturers that required solder techs be IPC certified, yet they do not follow the current standards.
I was on the committee that went through our ISO certification process. We never followed the process if it got in way on the numbers. In fact, one Representative spent his time skiing rather than investigating our standards and practiced.
As for Rolex, I might agree to a point. Their Repeaters were very good watches. I do agree with you. Some people pay for the bling because of the name. Rolex watches are costly and there are "better" watches. You mentioned one. I could mention a dozen others that are "better."
Depending on what you consider better.
I just want accurate time and a cheap $1,200.00 watch will do that for me. As does my old Westclox pocket watch that was five bucks many moons ago.
As for hearing the nuances, I am one of those people. I can tell if a trumpeter or Coronet player is playing the passages correctly and how off key he or she might be. I can also tell quite a bit about a banjo and banjo player from listening.
Finally, we will all purchase expensive goods and services if we could afford to do do. And generally speaking, if it is costly, it is likely worth toe cost. Especially if it is an old line brand.
there is one particular fountain pen I would purchase if I had the money and it is $35,000.00. ans yes, a Bic Click will get the job done, too,
managed it though. Saw one of their new Jellybean tablets yesterday in a local store, it was terrible. We're starting to see some budget Jellybean devices now, this will be interesting.
