What's the weak link in my system?
Many here are not as students but as colleagues. I trust that you do not treat your colleagues as students, at least not with any success. We have one thing in common: not proned to the upgrade virus, at least not for me in what I call the "Foundation System" (downstream of source). Your sources and cables preclude confidence in your recommendations. Low resolution from the former leads to false perception regarding the latter. Placing a big flat piece of glass between your speakers is a sure-fire way to kill imaging and soundstage, but perhaps your (now) unique and excellent speakers minimize that in your main system. As long as you are happy, that’s what counts. Dave |
Geoff, sorry about the spelling mistake - English is not my native language. Dave, you made a philosophical mistake that is taught in undergraduate class. That is all I said. Beyond that, I knew you would play the heads I win, tails you loose game. Still, that does not mean you are right. I know I will never convince you because science and the scientific method are irrelevant in your phantasy world, but here is a proper test of the Chromecast Audio: http://archimago.blogspot.nl/2016/02/measurements-google-chromecast-audio_27.html As it so happens, I also listen to real live (acoustical) music, and I must say that on the main system the recorded version (if recorded well) comes pretty close, apart from the inevitably more limited dynamic range compared to a live symphony orchestra or choir. But then, we don't live in concert halls or churches. Not sure what you mean by the piece of glass, but go and listen to a live classical concert, and you will discover that there is not that much soundstage and imaging going on either when you close your eyes. |
It is good that you listen to a lot of live music and especially that you enjoy your system. My point is only that you have little to no evident experience with any of the recent digital gear, nor cabling, so it is not helpful to post your opinions on those things. Looks like you could contribute quite a lot of good advice on the music threads... As for turntables, I doubt that you will be effective at changing anyone's mind on that one way or the other, so why not give it a rest. The big flat piece of glass is the plasma TV you listed as part of your system. Dave |
