Agree or disagree with the following statement.


Trying to get some input on an issue that a few of us are debating.

Statement:

If you have never listened to any particular component, you can't have an opinion on how it sounds.

Answer:

I don't agree with that. Measurements provide a fairly good indication of how something will sound. That's the beauty of science -- it's not necessary to have first hand experience to make reasonable judgments. You likely disagree and that could be a difference in our background and education."

So, the issue at hand is, can tell how a component sounds without listening to it, and just go on specs? Or, do you have to listen to it, as well, because the specs don't tell the whole story?
zd542
Zd542- GEE, no kidding? That's why I asked what I did! "simply by knowing how accurate his clock is?".......
"02-24-15: Rodman99999
Zd542- GEE, no kidding? That's why I asked what I did! "simply by knowing how accurate his clock is?"......."

It sounded like you referring to the statement in the OP. Also factor in my subconscious, as I'm kicking myself in the a$$ for starting in with the damn clock again. Yes, I know I only have myself to blame for it. So from this point on, I take a vow to never speak of the item in question ever again.
"02-24-15: Rodman99999
HEY; We're all Bozos on this bus!"

Easy for you to say. I'm on the blue bus.