Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?

No, the burden of proof is on those making the claim. Logic 101 teaches that you can't prove a negative.

So yet again we reach a stalemate where someone who believes in magic has time to make more than 14,000 posts (!), yet claims to be "too busy" to prove their beliefs. Or even learn how to measure this stuff. As Carl Sagan famously said, "I'd rather know than believe." Apparently some people would rather believe than know. Which is why these arguments continue. You can't argue with a belief system, and people will believe what they want in spite of all logic and evidence. Or in this case, lack of evidence.

Look, I'm sure you enjoy your system, and I bear you no ill will. I just hope you didn't waste too much money on "isolation" products because they don't affect the sound, even if you believe they did.

"Everyone understands and accepts that the placebo effect is real, but for some reason audiophiles think it never happens to them."

I'll leave you with this commentary on the current state audiophilia:

http://ethanwiner.com/hi-fi.htm

ethan_winer

No, the burden of proof is on those making the claim.

That's absurd. This is not a scientific forum, it's a hobby forum. No one here owes you anything.

Regardless, your claim is silly, because not all assertions are equal. If I tell you the earth is round, I don't need to prove to you that it's not flat. If you think it's flat, that's purely your problem, not mine.

Several experts that I know have told me that the earth isn't really round, but rather pear-shaped. I didn't insist that they "prove" it.

Okay, one more, I can't resist:

"We had an interesting incident near Humboldt State University. A new cell tower went up and the local newspaper asked a number of people what they thought of it. Some said they noticed their cell phone reception was better. Some said they noticed the tower was affecting their health. Think about how much more pronounced these effects will be once the tower is actually operational. The ability of the human brain to convince itself of just about anything is not to be underestimated." --Brian Dunning

Sweet post mr winer !

Well, if if you think we’re delusional then its up to you to prove it not us to prove to you we are not. Becasue frankly I don’t give a rat’s ass what you think there.

I’m just sharing my findings on sound that I have found useful that others might find useful or not. It’s not a life or death matter.

Whatever. It all depends really. Of course you just think you know all the answers and it’s cut and dry based on your limited test results.

The egos are big on this thread. You can bank on that one if nothing else.

Also I’ll use my time as I choose. Do not need your approval or guidance.