Pet audiophile peeves - name yours

1. Power supplies that are not the same size or finish as the preamp. Who decided this was a good idea?

2. Ridiculous and obvious snake oil salesman

kublakhan10-07-2007 11:29pm

chadnliz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,736 posts 05-05-2008 at 12:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The only thing more pathetic then the seller in question is the poor guys who believe and pay him.
alexsee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 55 posts 05-05-2008 at 12:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 1) CDs (or songs on CDs) recorded in inverted phase. 2) non-standard "pin-2: hot" XLR inputs &/or outputs on components. 3) different worldwide a/c polarity. 4) manufacturers who charge an arm & leg to change component voltage. 5) components that are mostly air/hollow inside.
cd318 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,636 posts 12-08-2021 at 08:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete CD players with such a ridiculously high output that I daren’t turn my amp volume pot much past 12 o’clock. I’ve finally ordered a set of antenuators to see if that helps - or hinders.
sfseay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 496 posts 12-23-2021 at 12:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete People that use the term “jaw dropping” when referring to the sound of a new fuse!
berner99 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 216 posts 12-23-2021 at 06:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete “Snake oil” AKA my theory trumps whatever you’ve heard.