I think perhaps that Rok2id is the opposite end of the spectrum from the 'believers in all tweaks'. There are those who might be so convinced that they will spend big $$$ on snake oil, deceiving themselves that they hear what isn't there. On the other end, those so convinced that there can be no difference and therefore it is sure that they will hear no difference.
He charged me with "listening under the influence" (of my eyes and mind). But in this case I was not "hearing" what I wanted, not what I anticipated, not my expectations. I was hoping and anticipating certain improvements that did not occur. On the contrary, I heard differences that I did not like. This conclusion was made after an extended amount of time, not just from a/b comparisons. I finally took the cables out of my system in spite of the fact that I wanted and expected them to sound better. I frankly could not live with the negative effects that, (in my set-up) were not present before the switch. The opposite of my expectations.
I suggest that hearing the results you expect can go both ways.
ps...I took no negativity from your comments, and intend none.
He charged me with "listening under the influence" (of my eyes and mind). But in this case I was not "hearing" what I wanted, not what I anticipated, not my expectations. I was hoping and anticipating certain improvements that did not occur. On the contrary, I heard differences that I did not like. This conclusion was made after an extended amount of time, not just from a/b comparisons. I finally took the cables out of my system in spite of the fact that I wanted and expected them to sound better. I frankly could not live with the negative effects that, (in my set-up) were not present before the switch. The opposite of my expectations.
I suggest that hearing the results you expect can go both ways.
ps...I took no negativity from your comments, and intend none.
