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| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? @hilde45 I'm naive about this debate, but if someone is willing to help me, IF ABX testing is useful at all, in what circumstances is ABX most useful and when is it least useful?Blind audio testing – PS Audio | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? @edgewound Harman Int'l uses blind testing quite frequently... Yes they do. So does Paul McGowan. (see above link) But it is a meant for mfg's purpose, Harmon also trains their testers HOW to listen. And HERE is where most people fail. They eith... | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? @cleeds The notion that blind testing for audio is an absolute test is absurd, and on so many levels. There is abundant literature (although not enough) on the frailty and limitations of blind testing in all matters of research. (That doesn’t me... | |
| Cables, just as important as a hi end component? Trust your own ears and experience...in the end, you are the only person that need convincing. That’s far too sensible for some, Do no harm to a signal! Does this mean..... | Audiogon Discussion Forum | |
| Do no harm to a signal! Does this mean..... Isnt this the reason for paying up for cables cause,its so hard to limit signal damage? No That’s why it makes no sense! False premise.So why post false premises? What does it add? You posted a good question about how much to spend on cables and t... | |
| Why is the USPS Kearny distribution so incompetent? Govt regulations Govt systems can afford to be incompetent because its YOUR $$$ they are spending, Not theirs. But its a good paying gig if you can get on. Govt and efficiency DO NOT belong in the same sentence, which is why limited govt is best. | |
| Best 2channel amps for my speakers. Conrad Johnson, Don Sachs -Kootenay 120Bob Latino - ST 125 Mono BlocksI now have the Sachs Kootenay and it is very good. Dual regulated Power supplies, top grade parts throughout. But usually a 6-8 week wait list. When they come up on used market ... | |
| Upgrading entry level system Good info from @ozzy62 & @hilde45 & @loomisjohnson I think we all agree that you need an integrated amp to bring your system to a point that you can build a good system. IMO, your system as is, is not easily built upon because of streaming... | |
| Upgrading entry level system The only real gripe I have is the Denon has a fatal flaw when it comes to streaming and has to be reset or unplugged every couple weeks. Why not go for Node 2i streamer? Then when you upgrade the receiver you won’t be spending $$$ for streaming bu... | |
| Favorite obsolete formats..... Whenever I think of 8 track I remember the rolls of tape used to splice them back together. But it was the first tape format to be in cars and I love driving with music playing.As far as tin can and string, that may be an upgrade in communication ... | |
| How far over the limit can I go I can tell you that catastrophic tube failure can be quite expensive. It cost me $650 and the builder was generous with me because it was not that old. But I bought it used and thus no warranty. I also learned the pitfalls of buying an amp that h... | |
| Dedicated line question Yes. If its on the same circuit as another item then it is not a dedicated line, is it? It's a shared line. | |
| Do you have ways to ease use of vinyl? With contemporary equipment streaming can be as satisfying as vinyl at most levels. A bit more investment is needed than for the analog side. But the rewards are huge... library goes from the thousand or so to nearly infinite for the monthly cost ... | |
| Dedicated AC line - Contractor wants to use BX instead of romex +1@ cissado.Licensed electricians are bound to the local codes. As far as cutting corners, the code takes care of that too. So that is just plainly wrong. I was in the business for 40+ yrs so I KNOW what I speak of. | |
| RCA Interconnect. Dunning Kruger at its best. Calling on science to be the absolute final authority is scientism. It’s dumb to use objective measurements to measure anything as subjective as music and it’s perception by the individual. |