C'mon 'Stein, what makes you so righteous???
Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics
I'm increasingly fascinated by the number of threads that have been created lately by OP's who have joined over only the last 2 months with less than 30 posts that all seem related to the importance of wires and tweaks. While I'm not dismissing the notion that everything matters in hifi (including digital cable), it seems that these topics vastly overwhelm thread topics that clearly would have more influence to hifi audio sound such as discussions of the sonic characteristics of various amplifier topologies, the importance of simplifying the signal path, and identifying fantastic speaker/amplifier synergies, etc...
If some unsuspecting newbie were to stumble onto this forum they would likely come away thinking that a fuse or a piece of wire are the most important elements towards obtaining wonderful hifi sound. This is unfortunate. For example, my discovery of listening to a SET circuit years ago paired with speakers possessing a high and flat impedance greatly outshines any joy derived from identifying the finest digital cable produced by man. I'm simply questioning the hifi priorities that this forum seems to be obsessed with lately.
Is it just me?
If some unsuspecting newbie were to stumble onto this forum they would likely come away thinking that a fuse or a piece of wire are the most important elements towards obtaining wonderful hifi sound. This is unfortunate. For example, my discovery of listening to a SET circuit years ago paired with speakers possessing a high and flat impedance greatly outshines any joy derived from identifying the finest digital cable produced by man. I'm simply questioning the hifi priorities that this forum seems to be obsessed with lately.
Is it just me?
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Mahgister is (was?) our #1 user of tweaks....and I admire his approach to his enjoyment of them. I don't have to duplicate same to enjoy mine, nor 'you' anyone else's... That is the beauty of it all, when the frissons stop...or better...begin. https://www.sciencealert.com/why-some-people-get-skin-orgasms-chills-from-listening-to-music-science (...this has popped up before, but bears repetition....) ...and, for the better part of it....nice thread, 3EZ.... ;) |
Tweak Mini Review; VPI Magic Brick. The science of why they sometimes work… Essentially on a conventional transformer they add core material. Undersized transformers on quasi budget equipment benefit the most. Sorry Torridals don’t work that way. There is also the potential mass loading effect reducing vibration effects. i normally use them in conjunction w Stillpoints. Rollerblocks, HRS Nimbus couplers…pick your favorite… Sonic effects are are a bit like tube rolling, depends on the component but better clarity from midbass up thru midrange can be expected. Can be found used $20 to ? DIY also possible, the sheet core from a DOA transformer potted in epoxy would be excellent. |
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