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The Absurdity of it All

50-60-70 year old ears stating with certainty that what they hear is proof positive of the efficacy of analog, uber-cables, tweaks...name your favorite latest and greatest audio "advancement." How many rock concerts under the bridge? Did we ever wear ear protection with our chain saws? Believe what you will, but hearing degrades with age and use and abuse. To pontificate authority while relying on damaged goods is akin to the 65 year old golfer believing his new $300 putter is going to improve his game. And his game MAY get better, but it is the belief that matters. Everything matters, but the brain matters the most.
jpwarren58
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wturkey
768 posts
 
“Bingo. Truth really doesn't matter to a marketer that gets paid to convince people to buy stuff that gives no objective benefit. Thanks for being honest.“

Ouch. 
wolf_garcia
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A note...classical musicians in orchestras and all violinists especially have serious hearing issues...ever sit near a horn section? 
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oregonpapa
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^^^ When sitting close to a string section in a symphony orchestra, it is surprising how loud violins are.

edgewound
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When each doubling of output equals 3dB, 20 or so strings in an orchestra equals real acoustic power.
the-audiophile-barista
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If your argument was ‘old people claim to still hear the highest frequencies’ you may have a point. But if you claim that a 70 year old audiophile with 40 or 50 years of experience in this hobby can’t make a judgement on cables anymore I have to disagree. A 65 year old golfer will know exactly if his new putter is any good because of his experience in using putters for over 40 or 50 years.
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