I know many folks don't care for blind testing. However, why not use it as just a part of your buying decision? Get someone to plug in 1 cable (or any other power conditioner), listen to it for 1/2 day, do the other next. If the difference is huge, (as claimed by some) say, like the difference between a cheap speaker and a well reviewed audiophile speaker, you may only need a minute or so to discern the the difference. If the difference is subtle it may be still very worthwhile to add to your system. I keep hearing "trust your ears" not only the specs. I know there are variables in a/b switching but I would think a cable would be pretty straight forward. And who cares about the variables? Just pick the one that sounds better. I would also suggest a significant other to monitor the trial. This would substantiate the results and give you leverage to spend the extra money.
I wonder why......
If power cables offer such dramatic improvements (not saying they do or don't), why don't component manufacturers supply them as part of a component sale? All high end components come with power cords that can be disconnected. The cost of a mid level aftermarket replacement cord is only a fraction of what the typical high end component costs so if sound is improved so much, why wouldn't a manufacturer want to "improve" the sound of their components by providing an upgraded cord at the point of sale?
High end automobiles (Porsche, Ferrari, AMG, etc.) are typically supplied with the best tires available on the market. Often these are specifically designed by tire makers to the auto maker's specs. This is to extract every ounce of performance from their product. If high car makers did what audio manufacturers did, they would be supplying their cars with average, run of the mill tires expecting the buyer to upgrade on his own. Wouldn't audio component makers want to extract the best performance from their gear?
The only thing I can think of is that audio component manufacturers don't think so called upgraded power cables are worth the added cost.
What am I missing?
J.Chiappinelli
High end automobiles (Porsche, Ferrari, AMG, etc.) are typically supplied with the best tires available on the market. Often these are specifically designed by tire makers to the auto maker's specs. This is to extract every ounce of performance from their product. If high car makers did what audio manufacturers did, they would be supplying their cars with average, run of the mill tires expecting the buyer to upgrade on his own. Wouldn't audio component makers want to extract the best performance from their gear?
The only thing I can think of is that audio component manufacturers don't think so called upgraded power cables are worth the added cost.
What am I missing?
J.Chiappinelli
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jchiappinelli -You're not missing anything, but you knew that before asking the question, didn't you? |
Have you? If so, how did you conduct the tests? What were the results?
Yes, and not very scientific. Listen switch, Listen switch. My system, friends systems. With audiophiles, and the common unwashed that can't understand what they are not hearing. Are we missing subtle differences? Could be. Obvious differences, no. The guidelines were, trust your hearing, and no drinking while in the testing phase. |
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