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post #16 of 19
7/17/09 at 2:05pm
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Originally Posted by JaZZ View Post
I can somewhat confirm this speculation. I have digitized (24 bit/44.1 kHz) the same track from an LP by means of WaveLab and the E-MU 1212M – once with full Silver-Dragon cabling, once with full Zu-Gede cabling (in front and behind the Creek OBH-15 Pre with OBH-2 PS).

After digitization I couldn't distinguish the two recordings, whereas in my headphone system the two cable types make a distinct difference (to my ears).
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Yes, I suspect that any distortion introduced by the recording masks (or even overwhelms) differences in cable behavior.
-Mike
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post #17 of 19
7/17/09 at 2:48pm
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Originally Posted by JaZZ View Post
I can somewhat confirm this speculation. I have digitized (24 bit/44.1 kHz) the same track from an LP by means of WaveLab and the E-MU 1212M – once with full Silver-Dragon cabling, once with full Zu-Gede cabling (in front and behind the Creek OBH-15 Pre with OBH-2 PS).

After digitization I couldn't distinguish the two recordings, whereas in my headphone system the two cable types make a distinct difference (to my ears).
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Jazz

If it's alright with you, I'm going to repost this data in my "I want to believe thread"

I'm collecting data there.

Thanks

USG
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post #18 of 19
7/17/09 at 4:02pm
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Jazz

If it's alright with you, I'm going to repost this data in my "I want to believe thread"
No problem – I feel flattered.
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post #19 of 19
7/17/09 at 4:22pm
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Yes, I suspect that any distortion introduced by the recording masks (or even overwhelms) differences in cable behavior.
-Mike
Yes, and I would postulate the same for the characteristics of cables used in recordings. That's why the argument that if cables really make a difference then the non-audiophile cables used for the recording have already irreparably contaminated the sound could be unfounded.
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