AUDIO SCIENCE REVIEW and $50 to spend.........

I find it remarkable that some posters are incapable of taking @prof  seriously. His views are well-founded, typically well articulated, and as balanced as anyone's could be, especially on contentious topics. He also has relevant professional experience. 

Feel free to argue the substance of his posts, but ad hominem attacks reveal much more about the poster, than the intended target.

@whipsaw 

Much appreciated.

Unfortunately this is a type of discussion, like abortion, religion, politics, where many have dug their heals in and are easily triggered by an opposing view.  The reaction is to get emotional and defensive and ad hominem sometimes, rather than just address the arguments.

prof,

Can you post your system?

ozzy

ozzy,

Is that the usual "let’s see if you have a resolving enough system" request ?:-)

Speakers:

Thiel 2.7

Joseph Audio Perspective Graphene 2

(Other speakers I’ve used include MBL Radialstrahler, a variety of Audio Physic speakers, Von Schweikert, Waveform, Hales Transcendence, Quads, and many more).

Pre-amps: Conrad Johnson Premier 16LS2 and a Benchmark LA4

Amps: Conrad Johnson Premier 12 monoblocks (as well as various other tube and solid state amps through the years).

Sources:

DIGITAL: Bluesound NODE streaming to a Benchmark DAC2L

VINYL: Transrotor Fat Bob S turntable, acoustic solid arm, Benz Micro Ebony L cartridge

JL Audio HP10 phono stage.

...why do you ask?

Thanks. It helps me understand why you are so negative on the benefits of equipment upgrades. And why you are so close minded about listening vs measurement tests.

Please no long-winded reply. Can you keep it pithy?

ozzy