Do you demag or destat your CDs/DVDS?

I use Blue Jeans Cables because from my research on what aspects of cable design impact spin quality the most. My conclusion was that the gage of the cable reducing the resistance so I have 10 awg cables. Did I hear a difference? Not definitively, but they are well made affordable cables that make swapping my speakers from my receiver to my tube amplifier a quick process.

When it comes to bias, simply listening for a change is enough to hear a change. If it is a tweak then any change is likely to be interpreted as positive because that is the suggested outcome. This is true for a lot more than just audio...

The thought occurs to me that demagnetizers like the Walker Talisman can also be used for demaging cables, especially interconnects. Can anyone think of why cables might need demaging? They also appreciate ionizing.

Uh, I'm pretty sure the primary reason you don't see too many negative reviews is that the magazine, wisely, doesn't wish to put someone out of business with a negative review, especially if it's a small company.

Jim,
I read all articles, but couldn't find scientific proof and properly presented magnitudes. The values and graphs are NOT real and I pointed that out prior. It's faked and it's visible even by high school pupil.

Lots of theory why..... scientific proof?

...because I don't like to be fooled by no one including even Allmighty! Lots of theory is never an argument till some of it or all is proven not just by reviewer or bunch of positive review articles or earlier mentioned Him.

Even if something is already scientifically proven still requires a research towards desired results vs. investments:

I found some proof about wire properties affecting sonics, but also found no point to spend thousands of $ per wires. By default to me they're all overovermarkettedoveroverratedoverovervalued and don't make sense therefore. One can achieve same results or better by properly researching electric properties of pro-audio wires to synergise with your system. They're priced and valued far closer to reality per performance. Why pro-audio wires, because there are more truth in description vs. home hi-fi wires. No point hiding anything or boosting parameters.

I had HHScott amp with vintage telefunken tubes and liked that one a lot, but had to sell it due to the very curious toddlers in my dwelling. I also like vintage transistors and capacitors. When I get chance to research circuit improvements and find vintage goodies I go mod my units, but most of the time I'm very busy with my vinyl/cd shop.

For powerline safety and performance I also shop at pro-audio. It's manufactured by major brands that have great support for pruduct such as Furman.

As for powercords, stock one usually has best value for performance no matter how good is aftermarket one.

I like good recepticles and good connectors and use hospital grade Marnico.

Regardless weather reviewers are biased or not, I believe that most of them hear what others sayin' or listen to what manufacturers are saying, then believe, then write something what they believe.

"07-10-14: Mceljo
Specifically, I remember one particular person that left the industry and provided their thought afterwords. I thought I saw it on audiogon, at least the link. If I get time I will try to dig it up.

Generally, I have never read a truly negative review in an audio magazine which leads one to assume that they will praise anything that is put in front of them. Admittedly, I so t read a lot of reviews so maybe my sampling isn't representative."

The reason I ask is that I feel a lot of people put this topic in more of the conspiracy category than anything else. (I'm not singling you out here. It's my general observation.). Most reviews are positive, but I feel its very easy to explain why this is so. First and foremost, products have evolved over the years. For example, critics used to say SS gear didn't have many qualities that tubes had, and tube gear fell short of SS in areas. As a result, designers have been trying to deal with the weaknesses in whatever products they make. The same improvements have been made with digital and conventional speakers. And for the most part, they've been successful. Its only natural that the reviews have become more positive over time. There's a lot less to complain about.

Another major factor is that reviewers usually look to review gear that they think they will like. Its very common to hear something at a show and ask for a review sample. This practice isn't a secret, either. I've seen many times, in print, where reviewers will tell the reader they asked to review a product. And even if the review is positive overall, negative qualities are still listed. I can't remember reading any review that said the product was perfect.

"7-10-14: Mceljo
Zd542 - The article is titled Ethics and the Audiophile Press and was written by Roger Skoff. You can Google it."

Thanks for the reference. I'll have a look at it when I have some time later. If I'm not mistaken, Roger Skoff is from xlo cables. Are you sure he's not trying to get back at the audio press for a bad review? lol. Just kidding.