Golden Monkey
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Originally Posted by Golden Monkey /img/forum/go_quote.gif No replies necessary, just a vote... |
Originally Posted by nick_charles /img/forum/go_quote.gif You need a poll to take votes... |
Originally Posted by Audio Redneck /img/forum/go_quote.gif My problem was that I could have picked about three of those. Based on what I learned in college about chemistry, physics, and engineering: I believe phones break in mechanically. I believe components break in due to minor chemical changes that take place in capacitors and resistors. I believe solder joints are affected depending on the compound (I'm not saying I know the difference between compounds, just that current affects different metal combination differently and causes them to bond or breakdown.) To what level any of this is audible varies. YMMV AR |
Originally Posted by Know Talent /img/forum/go_quote.gif I find it more realististic that component warm-up (especially with tubes) can have subtle but noticeable effects in certain circuits. |
Originally Posted by Know Talent /img/forum/go_quote.gif a poor solder joint will definately cause problems but ascribing a perceptible sonic difference due to alloy mix vs. mechanical integrity is pushing it IMO. |
Originally Posted by Know Talent /img/forum/go_quote.gif Tubes degrade over time...caps, resistors, etc... also "age" and lose their original electrical characteristics, quicker if they're subjected to excess heat...but at what point can an individual honestly notice a sonic difference??? |
Originally Posted by Know Talent /img/forum/go_quote.gif I find it more realististic that component warm-up (especially with tubes) can have subtle but noticeable effects in certain circuits. |