Everything Matters With Digital

dgarretson, hey! How are you! Nice to hear from you! A wise position to take. My curiosity has led to some amazing things, one of the most notable being the Schroeder Method of IC Placement. I never would have built the systems I have if I were still a Chintiziphile. They do not build great rigs, regardless of the budget because their pride prevents them from using methods that are needed for superior systems. So be it.  

Are dougeyjones and djones51 the same person? 

Digital, the ugly woman who wishes to be beautiful...all the make-up in the world ain't gonna change that...

@audioguy85 ... Get a horse!

I would argue that with the relative affordability and advancements in computer-based measurement technology, manufacturing equipment that measures particularly well is not a black art anymore. Take Topping as an example, and no I'm not implying that it sounds bad. But there's nothing to write home about either. I bought one out of curiosity and found zero emotional connection. It's now being enjoyed by a friend who absolutely considers it a steal at that price... I gave it to him at a 30% discount. Still in the market for a DAC.

I still regret not buying a tube amp sooner because I always heard that they measured poorly, only to realize that they were talking about measurements taken in a lab. While in the real world, and to my ears, and my brain, that distortion brings so much joy and satisfaction that I cannot imagine not having tubes in my music.

*G*  *popping popcorn*

I like forums where the assembled get right down to keyboard fisticuffs without the initial pleasantries getting in the way....*munch*

Please, carry on.....;)