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System synergies: Chaotic or predictable?

When speaking of system "synergies", do you consider these to be chaotic? or are they a predictable sum of the character of the components?  I'm surprised at people who think they can predict the sound of a system from their perceptions of the components (derived, in turn, from other system combinations), and even more surprised and suspicious of the 'tone control' approach to purchasing cables and amplifiers suggested by another forum member (who does happen to be a dealer). 

I think these two views are contradictory. If we think that components have 'magical' synergies beyond our ability to measure, then it seems unlikely that we also can predict how combinations of components will sound.

ahofer
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mapman
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Somewhat predictable.  Not chaotic.
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audiotroy
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Yes Kost just like John Atkinson Jason Serinius Doug Schneider and all the Absolute Sound, Stereohile, and Soundstage writers guess you think you know more about system  design then all of us right?
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audiotroy
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Kost you dont know a damm thing.

Most reviewers dont use measurements to codify a review they use their ears.

Its like taste. Go to the best steakhouse in town and order their 2 month old aged sirloin. Now go to your local Diner and order theír best steak. 

Willing to bet they taste the same right?

Can you measure sublime flavors?

Dont think so but you know it when you taste it. 

Can you identify which tastes better by measuremets? What over tone is more pleasing to your Ear? Can you quantify more pleasing?

A bit more abstract then just resistance and impedance or amounts of feedback.

If you have just great ingredients does that means you can prepare a great dish?

Or is it necessany to produce a truly, great dish, to have  a combination of conditions,  great chief, great tools, great steak and the right proportions.

A great steak doesnt happen by itself nor does a great hifi.
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