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Do you believe in Magic?

Audio Magic, that is.

Let's say that Magic is any effect not explainable by known physical laws. Every audiophile is familiar with debates about Audio Magic, as evidenced by endless threads about power cables.

I recently had an experience that made me question my long held skepticism about Magic. On a whim, I bought some Stillpoints ERS Fabric. I installed it in my preamp (which is filled with noisy digital circuitry) and a reclocker (also noisy) and...

Something happened. I don't know what exactly, but something. Two things in particular seemed to change... the decay of notes, and instrument timbres. Both changed for the better. But where did this change occur? In my listening room? Or in my mind?

If the change was in my listening room, then Magic exists. If the change was in my mind, then Magic does not exist.

One of the great Ideological Divides in audio is the divide between Believers and Skeptics. I honestly don't know if I'm a Believer or a Skeptic.

Do you believe in Magic?

Bryon
bryoncunningham
bryoncunningham OP
890 posts
 
Thank you, SonicBeauty, for your last post. It clarifies your views without being polemical, which is difficult to do when being challenged. It is a sign of a real gentleman.

Your post also reveals that we're not in such disagreement after all. The observation that audiophiles sometimes lose the opportunity to enjoy music by obsessing about equipment is accurate, IME. I would include myself in that generalization. Let's consider the hatchet buried. :-)

Bryon
metro04
222 posts
 
Swampwalker,

LOL.
bryoncunningham OP
890 posts
 
Today I had another encounter with Magic. I installed a maestro outlet for my dedicated line. It replaced another outlet from a highly regarded (as these things go) manufacturer. I tried the new outlet out of curiosity. And by 'curiosity' I mean pathology. Anyway, I put in the new outlet, flipped the breaker back on, sat down, and pressed play...

Before I continue, let me say that I have no professional or personal connection to the folks who make the maestro outlet. And for those of you who haven't read this thread, let me also say that I generally regard myself as a Skeptic and not a Believer. Returning to the point...

I sat down, pressed play, and -SHAZAM- things were different. And by 'different' I mean better. I hesitate to go into details about exactly how things were better, lest I be accused of questionable hearing or questionable sanity. Suffice to say I was pleased. And surprised. That's two encounters with Magic in as many months.

FWIW.

Bryon
metralla
945 posts
 
What was the other outlet?

Regards,
sabai
2,027 posts
 
Byroncunningham, I believe in John Sebastian and magic. I have had quite a few magical experiences with my system -- some more magical than others. I'm constantly fiddling around with wires and tweaks and am often happily surprised with the results.

One of the best things for my system are Bybee AC Quantum Purifiers. I use them throughout my system along with other Bybee products. I have no commercial connection with Bybee or any other company. Just a happy customer.

I have used ERS paper with good results. One of the ways I use it is to roll up a full sheet and insert it into an empty paper towel roll. I run power cords in series and link them with burn-in adapters. The ERS Roll fits perfectly over one "unit" and helps clean the sound.
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