Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Gandy vs. Puts
From: FIGLIO4CAP@aol.com
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 18:20:59 EST

In a message dated 01/16/2000 5:43:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
icommag@toad.net writes:

<< So you are saying that I should run out and spend about $2500 for a small
 increase in performance? >>

No Steve, I am not - that depends on your own set of priorities.

But that is not the issue. The issue is whether or not there is a difference. 
In all areas, one pays a great deal more at the upper end for little more in 
performance.

The same question comes up regarding high-end audio. Is the difference worth 
it, especially if I really do not hear much of a difference? For me with 
audio and photography it is worth it. I routinely make compromises in daily 
life. But in these two areas where passion is the driving force, not 
cost-benefit/profitability, I spend the dough - I always have. 

Perhaps, if I had to make a living in photography or audio and where the 
common taste and sensitivity determine the marketability of a product, I 
would conclude otherwise. I do not mean to be perjorative here - just 
realistic.

Bob