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Did Amir Change Your Mind About Anything?

It’s easy to make snide remarks like “yes- I do the opposite of what he says.”  And in some respects I agree, but if you do that, this is just going to be taken down. So I’m asking a serious question. Has ASR actually changed your opinion on anything?  For me, I would say 2 things. I am a conservatory-trained musician and I do trust my ears. But ASR has reminded me to double check my opinions on a piece of gear to make sure I’m not imagining improvements. Not to get into double blind testing, but just to keep in mind that the brain can be fooled and make doubly sure that I’m hearing what I think I’m hearing. The second is power conditioning. I went from an expensive box back to my wiremold and I really don’t think I can hear a difference. I think that now that I understand the engineering behind AC use in an audio component, I am not convinced that power conditioning affects the component output. I think. 
So please resist the urge to pile on. I think this could be a worthwhile discussion if that’s possible anymore. I hope it is. 

chayro
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anome
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Being disingenuous to feign incredulity, no intellectual dishonesty to found in this thread. Or, is it really a case of I did not understand what was actually meant, to the outside observer it is the same result.

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mapman
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Understanding is a wonderful thing but unfortunately little of that is happening here. At least with the heavy posters. Most probably just read this thread and roll their eyes because they actually get it and therefore could care less what other people think. 

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mitch2
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I am confused about this thread.  Two things that jump out at me are first, that Amir seems to be trying to keep the discussion mostly on-point and related to the science behind his opinions, and second, that a vocal few here would rather jump to name-calling and disparaging remarks than debate the science.  I have never seen a reviewer so called out for every single word they write and every opinion they hold as has happened on this thread. 

The equipment Amir has issues with seems to mostly fall into two categories: either the measurements do not corroborate the manufacturer’s specifications or claims, or the equipment is priced higher than comparable equipment that measures at least as well as the reviewed piece.  That doesn't mean it will sound better to everyone since IMO, measurements alone cannot account for the impression an individual will have about how something sounds.  I can’t understand why there is so much concern and animosity over Amir’s personal opinions about reviewed equipment, since we all have our own opinions.  If you generally don't agree with Amir's opinions, so what, simply don't read ASR.  If his measurements were inaccurate or erroneous, wouldn’t the manufacturers be calling him out?  I just don’t understand what he is doing that creates the level of concern displayed in this thread.  

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