Open-Minded or Gullible?


Since recently joining this discussion group I have learned a few interesting things, reevaluated some of my opinions (biwireing), and marveled at a most astonishing collection of quasi-scientific mumbo jumbo. (Sorry about that).

Because I really would like to pick up some useful information, I need to have a feel for the degree of credibility to be given to comments made here. Should I really run out and spend $2000 on speaker cables because someone says they sound good?

I have suggested that we all have a limit to what we think might be true, or at least worth a try. Some, like me, are conservative: for example I believe that loudspeakers and phono pickups improve with initial use, but not wires. Others are more open-minded/gullible (you pick the word). I made an attempt to determine how "far out" the Audiogon opinion spectrum extends by asking a question that I thought would be near the limit.
"Do you think that reversing the direction of a cartridge fuse can affect sound quality?" Apparently not far enough!

8 of 17 people who responded to this question (some made other comments) think that reversing a fuse would (or could) make a difference.

What question should I ask next. Do granite shelves of equipment racks need breakin? I already know that some say yes. Does the air in the listening room need breakin? I don't dare ask. Instead why not have you guys tell me (us) where you draw the line, with a few examples near that line which you accept and reject.

Please no one take offense. I don't care what you choose to believe, and you ought to be proud to state your position.
eldartford
Hey Viggen & 4yanx - you've given me a great idea for a name for my invention. I'm re-submitting the papers to the patent office today. I'm going to call it "The Rectal Fire". What do you guys think?

Marco
Marco you may have to apply for a ™ or ® instead, because Rectal Fire has been a well practiced ritual in my life for many years.

The frustrating thing is that it always seems to be totally random and incredibly violent. One case of it which still causes an involuntary pucker is when I was stuck in customs re-entering the US and waiting for my luggage to pop out of the baggage claim shoot. The Rectal Fire started to rise, but I was in a roped off area with a bunch of unfriendly looking US Customs officers that I'm sure wouldn't let me use the john because who knows what I might be trying to get rid of. Baggage from a Korean Airlines flight somehow got in front of ours and I thought for sure that good ol' Montezuma was going to make a messy guest appearance for all us weary travelers returning from Cabo.

Luckily he never rose out of the Rectal Fire but died down into a whimpering, simmering gurgle during my long cab ride home.
Gunbei - Bet you had a great set of racing stripes after that cab ride! Damn, I think this is more than most folks really need to know! But who am I to talk!!!

I'll go for the TM simply because I don't know the keystroke shortcut on my Mac to produce the little 'R' with the circle around it! Thanks for keeping me out of court!

Marco
Marco,

You'd have a hard time getting a patent if the officer in charge is not an audiophile. After all, when a non-audiophile uses your "Rectal-Fire", he or she might just commonly refer it to a dildo.

And, you can't sue the DIY people even if you have a patent issued. Cuz, by virtue of how it is implemented, the "Rectal-Fire" is DIY all the way.

If you do get the patent thing, why don't you come out with the "TriRectal-Fire" too. Then, your family and friends can join in on the fun. And, it can double as an Argent Rooom Lens when it is not being occupied.
Marco,

option + 2 = ™

option + r = ®

I love Macs too! After all Macs are the reason I can afford to be in this hobby.