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Hype, Hyperbole and high price!

Okay, I understand that this site has to make money by having advertisers, but cheese and crackers, the claims that are made are just laughable if not down right criminal!  Before I attended an engineering university I too was duped into buying expensive wires and such.  Now, armed with an engineering and physics background, I can see through the BS claims made.  I try and not let it get in the way of my enjoyment of good quality stereo equipment, but when a salesman tries to sell me something based on testimonials, hype and hyperbole, I tell him politely my background and then ask him a series of questions which leaves him dumbfounded. 

Such crap as directional wires - (I used to work for both Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman) and trust me, if we had to test the miles of wires for directionality in every piece of equipment built...well you get the gist.

I have friends that are audio snobs and although they argue with me (Basically buyer's remorse) they know that what I say is true and end the conversation.  Oh well, I suppose I will continue to get a headache when I read said claims.

Sigh!
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nonoise
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Kenny928, point taken. Some of this stuff has me scratching my head as well. But to go so far as Mazur as to state that cables have absolutely nothing to do with improving one's sound leaves me scratching off what's left of the hair on my head with amazement.

All the best,
Nonoise
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kenny928 OP
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jmcgrogan2- Ahh, the beauty of freedom of speech, ain't it a grand?  As for whining, that is a matter of opinion and as for joining another forum because you dislike what I say, see above.  The beauty of it is being able to engage in meaningful discourse (that's adult discussion BTW) without resorting to name calling and the like.  I served my country for that very right for you to have your opinion and me mine.  Like it or not, I'm here to stay regardless what you like or dislike.  And I am sure that other adults capable of discourse would agree with me.


asp307
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@jmcgrogan2 I think the post has less to do with debunking and whining and more to do with @kenny928 showcasing how highly educated and smart he is.
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kenny928 OP
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asp307 - When it comes to money, yes, has nothing to do with me proving how smart I am.  I am just trying to generate a discussion on what is transpiring in the industry.  The smart consumer is an educated consumer.  Would you buy a car on pure hype?  Much like the vitamin industry claims can be made without any substance.  Just look at Machina Dynamica's Brilliant Pebbles!  Type that into oogle's search engine and tell me that that will do what it claims!  I have a friend with a 30K system and he actually bought these!  Really?
jperry
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kenny928,

Go to one of the Nordost cable demonstrations. If you can't hear the difference, then go to Home Depot and buy some wire if you need it, otherwise, have a great day, relax, listen to some music and enjoy yourself.
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