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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
sabai
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Hi Byroncunningham, I had a bit of the same magic with the Teslaplex and the Teslaplex SE. A lot of this is system dependent. I have not tried the Maestro.

I agree. ERS paper can sometimes degrade the sound, it can sometimes do nothing, and it can sometimes do wonders.

I must say that discovering the Bybee products has been one of the major magic events for me. You might try a Bybee Quantum AC Purifier. They go for about $300 used on Audiogon. If you like it you'll probably want to try more Bybee products. I use Bybee products in series and parallel with cables from 3 companies and the synergy is stunning. I must have at least 15 different Bybee products in my system.
bryoncunningham OP
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Ok, Sabai, you convinced me. I will look around for some Bybee products. :-)

bc
sabai
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It doesn't cost much to give one a try. You have little to lose since you can usually sell Bybees at close to the price you bought them for -- if you buy used.
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geoffkait
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I think the folks at Bybee should say, "These work. We don't know why."

You think that's more honest? Interesting.
bryoncunningham OP
890 posts
 
I have to admit, Geoff, I don't understand your comment.
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