WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES TRY TO TELL OTHERS WHAT THEY CAN OR CAN’T HEAR IN A SYSTEM?


I ask the question. Because I have had several discussions on Audiogon where certain posters will try to tell another person what they can or can’t hear in a system. Most of the time never hearing or having experiences either the piece of equipment, cables etc. It is usually against those that spend money on more expensive equipment and cabling. Why is this so prevalent.  

calvinj

If it makes a difference to your ear you are the judge. I just sent some infigo cables to a customer and he is extremely happy.  That’s what matters your ear no one else’s ear. 

@phusis   Thx for the reply. Synergy has always been the key with building a fine sounding HEA system. The focus should be on synergistic systems at all performance levels not just mocking expensive components that are mismatched. I assume you understand all components have a performance ceiling, even with everything fined tuned...room acoustics/power conditioning/vibration control and proper set up. Newer modern equipment will almost always outperform even refurbished highly regarded vintage or pro/studio gear. Nostalgia and cost might be the only reason to take this path not that most think were above this gear it just does not garner any performance advantage. Lastly validation from other Audiophiles should not be a concern/need within this hobby we all have different standards.

@dayglow that’s one of the advantages I have. Synergy. Infigo dac streamer cabling. 

@calvinj    Great thread!  My final statement is the more time/effort/knowledge and money put towards this hobby the better the results. It's that simple!

@dayglow we research the hell out of things before we buy them.  My system came about because I got a home demo where it blew my other amp out the water. Started with that and kept building.